Business Configuration
The Business Configuration step tailors StockWise to your specific business needs.
Configuration Options
Business Type
Select the type that best describes your operation:
- Retailer
- Wholesaler
- Manufacturer
- Drop shipper
- Other
This helps StockWise suggest appropriate default settings.
Business Size
Indicate your business scale:
- Small (1-100 SKUs)
- Medium (100-1,000 SKUs)
- Large (1,000+ SKUs)
Primary Category
Select your main product category:
- Apparel & Fashion
- Electronics
- Home & Garden
- Health & Beauty
- Food & Beverage
- Sports & Outdoors
- Other
Inventory Settings
Order Sync Days
How many days of order history to import:
- Default: 30 days
- Recommended: 30-90 days
- Maximum: 365 days
More history improves forecast accuracy but increases initial sync time.
Safety Stock Days
Default buffer inventory:
- Conservative: 7-10 days
- Moderate: 5-7 days
- Aggressive: 3-5 days
Start conservative if unsure—you can reduce later.
Overstock Days
Maximum inventory target:
- Fast-moving: 30-45 days
- Standard: 45-60 days
- Slow-moving: 60-90 days
Lead Time
Default supplier lead time:
- Local suppliers: 3-7 days
- Regional: 7-14 days
- International: 14-30 days
Use your most common supplier's delivery time.
Recommendations by Business Type
Retailer
Safety Stock: 5-7 days
Overstock: 45-60 days
Lead Time: 7-14 days
Drop Shipper
Safety Stock: 2-3 days
Overstock: 90+ days (minimal storage cost)
Lead Time: 2-5 days
Wholesaler
Safety Stock: 10-14 days
Overstock: 60-90 days
Lead Time: 14-21 days
Can I Change These Later?
Yes! All settings can be modified after onboarding:
- Global settings: App Settings page
- Per-product settings: Variant Detail pages
We recommend starting with reasonable defaults and adjusting based on experience.
Tips for Configuration
- Be realistic: Use actual supplier lead times
- Start conservative: Higher safety stock is safer initially
- Consider seasonality: Adjust settings before peak periods
- Document decisions: Note why you chose specific values
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