Switching bol LVB stock
Selling through bol fulfillment and your own warehouse? See how realtime stock sync switches between channels so you never oversell on bol again.
Published on May 22, 2024
Selling through LVB and from your own warehouse? Realtime inventory sync keeps your stock aligned across every channel. You connect bol and your other channels, set the stock source per product, and let ShopLinkr update all levels instantly on every sale. That way you switch flexibly without ever overselling.
Selling through bol fulfillment (LVB) but also shipping from your own warehouse? Then you need to switch your bol LVB stock between channels without selling the same item twice. Bol is a large Dutch sales channel, and LVB handles storage and shipping for you. The moment you also sell from your own stock or a webshop, your inventory levels drift apart fast. A central inventory tool keeps everything aligned in real time.
Why you need to sync stock across channels
If you sell the same product on bol, in your webshop, and maybe on another marketplace, every sale draws from the same physical stock. Without a connection you tally things up by hand, and that is exactly where it goes wrong: you sell something that is already gone, or you keep stock locked up for no reason. Realtime inventory sync updates every channel the instant an order comes in, so you never oversell and never lose revenue by marking products out of stock when they aren't.
Switching stock between LVB and your own shipping
If you fulfill some products through LVB and others from your own warehouse, you want control per situation. Here is how you set that up in ShopLinkr:
- Connect your channels. Link bol and, if you have them, your webshop or other marketplaces, so every order lands in one place.
- Set your stock source. Decide per product whether the stock comes from your own warehouse or runs through LVB.
- Use fictional or unlimited stock where it fits. For products you can always restock, set a fictional or unlimited stock level so the channel doesn't flip to sold out unnecessarily.
- Let the sync do the work. On every sale, ShopLinkr updates stock across all channels right away.
That way you move flexibly between source and channel without doing the math on every single product.
From stock to a smooth order process
Keeping stock aligned is step one. The shipping behind it should be just as tight. ShopLinkr processes your orders centrally, generates shipping labels in one click for carriers like PostNL, DPD, and MyParcel, and sends track and trace back to your channel automatically. With smart pick lists and barcode scanning, you pick and pack faster with fewer mistakes. The whole chain, from stock to shipping, runs in one system.
Frequently asked questions
What does LVB mean?
LVB stands for Logistiek via bol, bol's own fulfillment service. You ship your products to bol and they handle storage and delivery. If you also sell elsewhere, you still need to sync your stock across those channels.
Does syncing really stop me from overselling?
Yes. Because every channel updates in real time after an order, you see the same current count everywhere. So you never sell something that is already gone.
Does this work alongside my webshop?
Absolutely. Next to bol, you can connect platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and Kaufland, plus other marketplaces. Take a look at the available integrations.
Want to keep your stock aligned across bol and your other channels automatically? Try ShopLinkr free for 14 days and see how simple central inventory management can be.
Written by
Job Jenniskens, Founder
Started ShopLinkr from his own webshop. Still builds on the platform every day and knows every corner of the code.
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