FAQs covered in this article:
Stock builds trust and engagement with clients
Most buyers need to test the textile before placing a production order to make a sample or prototype.
This usually requires from 5 to 50 meters. If there’s no inventory available, they can’t do that, and you risk losing real business because of it.
This is what buyers see when you have no stock: No ordering options available.
With inventory, buyers can take action right away:
Order samples to test your fabric quality
Add products to the cart for immediate purchase
Save items to sourcing plans for future orders
In short, it makes your product actionable. And once a product is actionable, buyers are far more likely to engage with it and move from interest to purchase.
It’s one of the most practical ways to turn interest into sales and build long-term buyer relationships.
This is what buyers see when you add stock: Direct ordering options.
Inventory shows you’re active and ready to do business
When a product has stock available, it shows buyers that:
You’re active on the platform
Your products are current and available to source from
You’re ready to respond to orders and requests
Over time, having available inventory/stock builds familiarity. If a buyer has already tested your fabric and had a good experience, they’re much more likely to come back and place a larger order or request a production quote later.
Next steps: Maximize your sales potential
To make the most out of your product listings and engagement with clients, make sure all of your products have available inventory.
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