The Pain Point (Why do I need this?)
Inventory is the #1 cash killer for Amazon sellers.
- Run out of stock? You lose your BSR ranking instantly, and it costs thousands in PPC to regain it.
- Order too much? You pay Amazon massive long-term storage fees, and your cash is tied up in boxes sitting in a warehouse.
- The Excel Nightmare: Trying to calculate lead times, sales velocity, and seasonality in a spreadsheet is prone to human error. One wrong formula can cost you $50k.
The Solution (What does it do?)
SoStocked is the first inventory software built based on marketing realities, not just logistics. It doesn't just look at past sales; it allows you to input your future marketing plans (e.g., "I'm running a Lightning Deal next month") to forecast demand accurately. It visualizes your entire supply chain—from the factory floor to the ship, to the 3PL, to Amazon FBA.
Key Features (For Sellers)
- The Inventory Timeline: A visual calendar that tells you exactly when to place your next order. It accounts for production time (30 days), shipping (40 days), and customs (5 days).
- Marketing-Led Forecasting: Most tools blindly average your last 30 days. SoStocked lets you add "spikes" for Prime Day or Q4, so you don't stock out during your biggest sales events.
- Order Tracker (Kanban): Track every Purchase Order (PO) status. Know instantly if a shipment is "In Production", "On Water", or "Receiving".
- Min/Max Restocking: Set safety buffers. "Never let stock drop below 30 days of supply."
Our Verdict / Test Results
- Accuracy: 9.5/10 (Once calibrated, it predicted our Q4 needs within 5% margin of error).
- Onboarding: 10/10 (They assign you a dedicated specialist to migrate your data. This is rare in SaaS).
- UI/UX: 8/10 (Function over form. It looks like a super-powered spreadsheet, which is exactly what Ops managers want).
Bottom Line: If you are doing over $500k/year, you cannot run your business on Excel. SoStocked is the insurance policy against the two deadly sins of FBA: Stockouts and Overstocking.
Winning Stack (Best used with...)
- Helium 10: Use Helium 10 to track your keyword ranking. If you see rankings drop, check SoStocked to ensure you aren't throttling sales due to low inventory.
- ChatGPT: Download your SoStocked reports and upload them to ChatGPT Data Analyst to ask questions like "Which SKU has the lowest turnover rate?"
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