StockPilot: Multi‑Node Inventory Orchestrator for Shopify
8/10
Demand Score
Oversells, split shipments, and misrouted orders erode margins and CSAT; orchestration reduces stockouts and shipping costs immediately.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$499-3k
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
12 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
A middleware OMS for Shopify that handles complex variants, virtual bundles/kits, multi-warehouse allocation, and simultaneous B2C/B2B fulfillment. Routes orders to optimal nodes based on SLA, shippin
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Extensiv (Skubana)
- Brightpearl
- Cin7 / DEAR
- Inventory Planner
- ShipHero
- Cogsy
Must-Have Features for MVP
Smart order routing by geo, carrier SLA, handling cost
Inventory allocation rules per channel (B2C vs B2B)
Virtual bundles/kits and component-level availability
Backorder/preorder with promise dates and partial fulfillments
Dynamic safety stock and ATP by warehouse
ASN receiving and QC workflows with 3PL connectors
Lightweight demand signals to flag impending stockouts
What-if simulator for allocation policies
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Shopify API rate limits across large catalogs
- Accurate bundle/kit stock propagation and returns handling
- Multi-location sync with 3PLs/WMS latency
- Reliable ETA calculations for backorders/preorders
Risk Level: High
🎯 Keys to Success
- Cut oversells by >80% in first quarter
- Reduce average shipping cost via node optimization
- Improve on-time fulfillment rate to >95%
- Accurate availability on site lowers WISMO tickets
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