You sell multivitamins in various pack combinations, starting from 1 Pack (Single Pack). For example:
Single Pack (1 Pack)
Double Pack (Pack of 2)
Triple Pack (Pack of 3)
Notes: This guide will show you how to set up bundle groups when you sell your multivitamins starting from 1 bottle. If you sell your product starting from pack of 2 (or more), this guide is not applicable. Please follow the other guide for instructions on how to set up in that scenario.
In Shopify, you must specify quantities for each pack combo variant, but this doesn’t accurately reflect your actual inventory. For example, if you have 1,000 bottles of multivitamins available, it can be divided into:
Quantity of Single Pack: 1,000 (1,000 bottles in total)
Quantity of Double Pack: 500 (1,000 bottles in total)
Quantity of Triple Pack: 333 (1,000 bottles in total)
Setting quantities individually for each Multivitamin product variant can result in a total inventory that’s much higher than what you actually have (e.g., 3,000 bottles in total instead of 1,000 bottles).
Furthermore, since all product variants draw from the same inventory, choosing 1 variant should deduct from the available quantity of others. However, Shopify treats each variant quantity separately.
These challenges highlight the need for a solution that accurately manages inventory across all Multivitamin product variants.
To address this issue, consider implementing the following solution:
A. Consider “Single Pack” Product Variant as Base Product
This product variant serves to set the total inventory available.
Its inventory will determine the quantities available for selling for other product variants (Double Pack, Triple Pack). For example, the inventory of the Single Pack variant is 1,000 so the quantity of Double Pack variant available for selling is 500.
It will reflect the actual remaining inventory. When a product variant is purchased (e.g., the Double Packoption), the inventory of the Single Pack variant will be adjusted accordingly (deducted by 2).
Updating the inventory of the Double Pack triggers adjustments in the Single Pack (base product), which in turn automatically updates the inventory of the Triple Pack (or any other remaining pack option).
B. Create Bundle Groups in Easify Inventory Sync app
Establish connections between the Single Pack (Base product) and other product variants (Double Pack, Triple Pack) using Bundle Groups. This ensures that changes in inventory are synchronized accurately across all variants.
How to Set Up the Bundle Groups
You’ll need to create separate bundle groups for each product variant, excluding Single Pack since it’s the Base product.
For example, if your Multivitamin product has 3 variants, you’ll need to create 2 bundle groups.
After creating the first bundle group (e.g., Multivitamin – Double Pack), you can duplicate that group to create groups for the Triple Pack.
Each group will contain the Single Pack product variant and another pack variant.
If you have multiple Multivitamin products requiring similar Bundle Group setups, consider using the app’s Import function to create all bundle groups for all products in a CSV file and import them into the app.
Below is the setup guide for creating the bundle group for the Double Pack variant:
1. Navigate to the app’s menu and select Bundle Groups.
2. Click on the Add new group button to create a new bundle group.
3. Set a Title for the bundle group, which should include the pack variant name to distinguish among bundle groups. For example: “Multivitamin – Double Pack”.
4. Add 2 product variants to the group: Single Pack & Double Pack
5. Define the Master and Component products:
Master product: Multivitamin – Double Pack
Component product: Multivitamin – Single Pack
6. Specify the Quantity per bundle for the Component product:
Since when the Double Pack product variant is bought, the quantity of the Single Pack variant will be deducted by 2. So, the Quantity per bundle of the Single Pack product will be 2.
Once your bundle groups are set up, inventory synchronizations will begin.
When a Multivitamin product variant is purchased, e.g.: Double Pack variant, (reducing its quantity by 1), the quantities of the Component/ Base product – Single Pack will automatically adjust based on the predefined Quantity per bundle (2).
Notes:
Automatic Master Quantity Adjustment:
To automatically adjust the available quantities of Multivitamin product variants (Double Pack, Triple Pack) based on the quantity of the Single Pack variant, follow these steps:
Enable the “Update Master based on changes in Component inventory” feature on the Settings page.
The adjustment will occur immediately after you create the bundle group or enable this setting.
Manual Quantity Update Process:
If you update the Component product quantity (here, Single Pack) on Shopify’s Product editing page, the Master product inventory (here, Double Pack, Triple Pack) will not update automatically, even if the “Update Master based on changes in Component inventory” setting is enabled.
Therefore, if you update the inventory of the Single Pack (in other words, update the total actual inventory of your Multivitamin product) on Shopify’s Product editing page, you should manually adjust the quantity of other product variants (Double Pack, Triple Packs) at the same time.
Another solution to consider is navigating to the Bundle Groups listing page, selecting the groups for Multivitamin, and clicking the “Update Master quantity” button. Then, all the Master products in those groups (Double Pack, Triple Pack) will have their quantities adjusted based on the Component product inventory (Single Pack) that you’ve edited on Shopify’s Product editing page. For more details, refer to our guide here.
If you run into any challenges while setting up your Bundle Groups, feel free to reach out to us for assistance through our convenient in-app live chat, by submitting your request via our contact form, or by sending an email to support@tigren.com. We’re here to help!
