Question 1

How does syncing work?

Accepted Answer

ForgeIMS connects directly to your Shopify store via the official Shopify API. Inventory levels, products, variants, and vendor data sync in real time-no manual exports or imports required. You can also enable automatic sync on a schedule from every 15 minutes to daily.

Question 2

How is ForgeIMS different than Cin7?

Accepted Answer

Cin7 is a full inventory suite, but it's bolted onto Shopify - you still need Matrixify for bulk data sync, Report Pundit for custom reporting, and a separate tool (or spreadsheets) for purchase orders. It also starts around $349/mo and charges roughly $800 per additional user. ForgeIMS includes all of that in one app that lives inside Shopify - forecasting, purchasing, vendors, warehouses, reporting, and SKU/barcode generation - for $299.99/mo with unlimited users included. One app, one support contact, one monthly fee.

Question 3

How is ForgeIMS different than Prediko?

Accepted Answer

Prediko handles demand forecasting and reorder suggestions, but the rest of the operation still needs add-ons - Matrixify for bulk data sync, Report Pundit for reporting, and a separate purchase order workflow. Its entry price (~$49/mo) climbs quickly once you stack those on. ForgeIMS covers forecasting, reordering, POs, vendors, warehouses, reporting, and SKU/barcode in a single app for $299.99/mo with unlimited users - no add-ons required.

Question 4

Can ForgeIMS replace what we lost with Stocky?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shopify sunset Stocky and left merchants without stock visibility or replenishment. ForgeIMS is the direct, still-maintained replacement - real-time stock levels, multi-location visibility, low-stock alerts, and automated reorder suggestions, all inside Shopify. It also goes beyond what Stocky offered with demand forecasting, full purchase order workflow, vendor management, custom reporting, and SKU/barcode generation - $299.99/mo, unlimited users, no separate apps needed.

Question 5

Does this support multiple locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ForgeIMS supports every Shopify location, including warehouses, 3PLs, and retail stores. You can view inventory by location, filter by warehouse, and track stock levels across your entire network from one dashboard.

Question 6

Can I import vendors?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. ForgeIMS imports your existing vendors from Shopify in a single click. You can also add new suppliers manually with full contact details, currencies, lead times, and notes.

Question 7

Can I manage purchase orders?

Accepted Answer

Yes-purchase orders are a core workflow. Create POs, track them from draft to received, assign vendors, set expected arrival dates, record partial receipts, and automatically update inventory levels when stock arrives.

Question 8

Does forecasting update automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ForgeIMS continuously analyzes your sales velocity and historical trends to update demand forecasts and reorder suggestions. As new sales data flows in from Shopify, your forecasts adjust automatically.

Question 9

Can I generate SKUs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our SKU generator creates standardized, structured SKUs using your custom rules-prefixes, category codes, separators, and sequential numbering. Bulk-generate SKUs for your entire catalog in seconds.

Question 10

Can I print barcodes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ForgeIMS generates CODE128, EAN13, and UPC barcodes and supports multiple label sizes. Print barcode labels directly from the app for any product or variant.

Question 11

Can I export reports?

Accepted Answer

Every report in ForgeIMS can be exported to CSV-inventory valuation, margins, stock by vendor, stock by warehouse, product type breakdowns, and more. Your data is always portable.

Question 12

How quickly can I get started?

Accepted Answer

Most merchants are up and running in under 15 minutes. Connect your Shopify store, import your products and vendors, set your reorder points, and you're ready to go. Our team handles onboarding and setup for you.

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