Managing product variants efficiently is key to optimizing inventory, preventing stockouts, and ensuring customers can purchase the specific variations they want. The High-Selling Variants at Risk section in the Stock Inventory feature provides insights into which product variants (e.g., different colors, sizes, or materials) are at risk of selling out.
1. Understanding the Product Variant Analysis
This section helps you track how individual product variants are performing by orders, revenue, or daily sales while in stock. Since some variants may be more popular than others, understanding demand at the variant level allows for better forecasting and restocking decisions.
How It Works
Lebesgue analyzes sales trends for each variant and estimates when they are likely to go out of stock based on current inventory levels and past sales.
The system uses color-coded alerts to indicate the urgency of restocking.
Sorting and filtering options allow you to focus on the most critical product variants.
2. Color Codes and What They Mean
The visual alerts help you prioritize which variants need immediate attention:
Red Shades → Urgent Restocking Needed
These variants are selling fast and are expected to run out soon.
Immediate restocking is recommended to avoid missed sales.
Blue Shades → Stable Inventory
These variants have sufficient stock based on historical sales trends.
No urgent action is needed, but ongoing monitoring is advised.
Tip: If a popular variant is close to running out, consider adjusting marketing efforts to promote alternative options or preparing for restocking sooner.
3. Sorting and Filtering for Better Analysis
Lebesgue offers flexible options to analyze variant performance more effectively:
Sort by:
Orders
Revenue
Orders per Day in Stock
Filter by:
Product Type
Availability Status (e.g., In Stock, Low Stock, Out of Stock)
Search Bar (Find a specific product variant quickly)
4. Use Cases & Practical Applications
Use Case #1: Preventing Stockouts for High-Demand Variants
Example: If a best-selling handbag in Brown Suede is expected to sell out in 10 days while the same model in Black has 80+ days of stock, focus restocking efforts on the Brown Suede variant.
Adjust advertising spend accordingly—push ads for well-stocked variants and pause those at risk of running out.
Use Case #2: Identifying Slow-Selling Variants
Example: If a Medium-sized jacket has significantly lower sales than the Large and Small sizes, consider adjusting its pricing or promoting it with targeted ads.
Use Case #3: Planning Promotions Based on Inventory
If a specific variant is overstocked, run a discount or bundle deal to increase demand before it becomes outdated or seasonal.
5. Key Takeaways
Tracking inventory at the variant level helps avoid stockouts and ensures customers find the options they want.
Using color-coded risk levels allows for quick prioritization of restocking efforts.
Sorting and filtering options help focus on critical variants without manually reviewing large inventories.
Analyzing variant-level data helps optimize promotions, ad spend, and inventory planning.
Tip: Regularly review this section to spot early trends and adjust inventory strategies before issues arise.
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