You sell multivitamins in various pack combinations, starting from Double Pack (pack of 2) or more. For example:
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 pack of 2 (or more). If you sell your product starting from 1 pack (Single Pack), 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 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., 1,999 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. Create a Base Product
The Base product, here “Multivitamins (Tracking Inventory)”, serves to set the initial total inventory available.
The inventory of this Base product will determine the quantities available for selling for each visible Multivitamins product variant. For example, the inventory of the Base product is 1,000 so the quantity of Double Pack variable available for selling is 500.
It will reflect the actual remaining inventory. When a product variant is purchased (e.g., the Double Pack), the inventory of the Base product will be adjusted accordingly (deducted by 2).
Updating the inventory of the Double Pack triggers adjustments in the Base product, which in turn automatically updates the inventory of the Triple Pack.
Notes:
Since the Base product is created for the purpose of tracking actual inventory only and will not be sold on the storefront, you can create it as Draft product.
You must create your Base product before creating the Bundle groups.
If you have multiple Multivitamins products requiring similar Bundle Group setups, consider using the app’s Import function to create all bundle groups in a CSV file and import them into the app.
B. Create Bundle Groups in Easify Inventory Sync app
Establish connections between the draft Base product and the visible Multivitamins product variants using Bundle Groups. This ensures that changes in inventory are synchronized accurately across all variants for selling.
How to Set Up the Bundle Groups
You’ll need to create separate bundle groups for each product variant.
For example, if your Multivitamins product has 2 variants, you’ll need to create 2 bundle groups.
After creating the first bundle group, e.g., Multivitamins – Double Pack, you can duplicate that group to create groups for the Triple Pack.
Each group will contain the Base product and a Product variant.
If you have many products, consider using the app’s Import function to create all bundle groups 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: “Multivitamins – Double Pack”.
4. Add 2 products to the group:
Product variant: Select the Double Pack product variant to add to the group.
6. Specify the Quantity per bundle for the Component product:
Incense Sticks (Tracking inventory): Since when theDouble Pack product variant is bought (its quantity is deducted by 1), the quantity of the Base product – Multivitamins (Tracking inventory) will be deducted by 2 (sticks). So, the Quantity per bundle of the Multivitamins (Tracking inventory) product will be 2.
Once your bundle groups are set up, inventory synchronizations will begin.
When a Multivitamins product variant is purchased, e.g.: Double Pack variant, (reducing its quantity by 1), the quantities of the Component product (Base product for inventory tracking) will automatically adjust based on the predefined Quantity per bundle (2).
Notes:
Automatic Master Quantity Adjustment:
To automatically adjust the available quantities of Multivitamins product variants based on the actual quantity of the Base product, 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 on Shopify’s Product editing pages, consider the following:
The Master product inventory will not update automatically, even if the “Update Master based on changes in Component inventory” feature is enabled.
To update the Master quantity after changing Component inventory on Shopify’s Product editing pages: Navigate to the Bundle Groups listing page, select the group containing those products, and click on the “Update Master quantity” button.
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!
