How do I search and filter products in Stock Management?
Last verified: 2026-09-18
Search and filtering are the merchant eyes on stock: the search field takes you to a specific product by name, SKU, or barcode, while filters expose segments needing action such as low, depleted, reserved, backordered, and drifted items. Master combining both to turn stock review from exhausting browsing into a minutes-long task. See where stock management is, adjusting stock quantity, and low stock alerts.
Search and filter steps
- Type the name, SKU, or barcode in the search field at the top of the page for direct product access.
- Apply the low filter to show products at or below the alert threshold that need reordering.
- Apply the depleted filter to show zero-quantity products and review their show-or-hide policy.
- Use active-reservation, backorder, and drift filters to catch exceptional cases.
- Sort results by date, quantity, or price to surface what matters first for the review goal.
- Page through results and never settle for the first page when reviewing the full stock.
Recommended practices
- Start your day with low and depleted filters to catch what needs action before customers ask.
- Set the alert threshold in settings first, because the low filter follows it directly.
- Combine search with filters to narrow results in stores with many SKUs.
- Review the drift filter regularly: it exposes digital-versus-physical gaps early.
- Keep a fixed daily and weekly review rhythm so the benefit compounds over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I search by inside stock management?
Search by name, SKU, or barcode from the search field at the top of the page. Matching results appear directly, with filters and sorting available to narrow them further.
Why does a product miss the low filter despite its small quantity?
Because the low filter follows the alert threshold set in settings. A product appears only when its quantity sits at or below that threshold, so review the threshold and set it to the level fitting your store.
What is the drift filter good for?
The drift filter exposes digital-versus-physical balance gaps early before they grow. Reviewing it regularly helps you schedule surprise counts for suspicious products.