While Supplies Last Option on a Packing Rule

Julie  Houlton
Julie Houlton
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While Supplies Last is an option when creating a packing rule that prompts the addition of a packaging item to an order. If While Supplies Last is enabled, the item will only be suggested if it's in stock.

Warning.png Warnings about using this option: 

We do NOT recommend using this option with packaging items specific to a warehouse because they are not tracked as carefully as merchandise.  

A few scenarios that could occur with this option selected: 

  • Send orders into insufficient inventory even when it’s just the packaging that is out of stock.
  • Could show incorrect inventory numbers for the packaging – it’s out of stock when it really is IN STOCK. Then, the rule would not apply to any orders.

We recommend leaving the option unchecked for any packaging items

Here's how you can enable this option on a packing rule: 

1.   In the top-right corner, click the Customer drop-down and select Rules.

2.   Click the Packing Rules tab.

3.   Click Create Packing Rule to create a new rule, or click Edit on an existing rule. Enter all the necessary filters. 

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4.   Click the Only suggest this item while there's sufficient inventory? option to enable it. 

5.   Click Save Rule.

The note (While supplies last) displays on the rule’s card on the Rules page: 

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For more details about how rules work, see the Rules article.

 

Related questions:

What does the option "Only suggest this item while there's sufficient inventory" mean?

What does "While Supplies Last" mean on a rule?

 

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