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# Switch from Stocky to Assisty

# Switching from Stocky to Assisty — Your Complete Guide

Shopify's Stocky app is shutting down on **August 31, 2026**. If you're a Stocky user looking for a seamless replacement, Assisty has you covered — with everything Stocky offered and much more.

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## Why Assisty?

Assisty is the most complete Stocky replacement on the Shopify App Store. We cover all the core workflows you rely on — purchase orders, supplier management, inventory transfers, demand forecasting — plus powerful features Stocky never had.

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## Feature Comparison: Stocky vs Assisty

### Purchase Order Management

| Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
| ---- |
| Create POs manually | Yes | Yes |
| Create POs from reorder suggestions | Yes | Yes |
| Automated PO generation (scheduled) | No | **Yes — daily/weekly scheduling with approval workflows** |
| Duplicate/clone PO | Yes | Yes |
| CSV import items into PO | Yes | Yes |
| Email PO to supplier (PDF/CSV) | Yes | Yes |
| Print PO as PDF | Yes | Yes |
| Partial receiving | Yes | Yes |
| Over-receiving | Yes | Yes |
| CSV bulk receiving | No | **Yes** |
| Receive without updating Shopify | No | **Yes — control when inventory syncs** |
| "Receive All" one-click | Yes | Yes |
| Return items to supplier | No | **Yes — with reasons and Shopify sync toggle** |
| Revert Confirmed back to Draft | No | **Yes** |
| 29+ configurable columns | Limited | **Yes — MasterData, Custom, and Metafield columns** |
| File attachments on PO | Yes | Yes |
| Activity & transaction history | Yes | Yes |
| Departure date tracking | Yes | Yes |

### PO Financial Features

| Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
| ---- |
| Unit price per line item | Yes | Yes |
| Tax rate & tax type per line | Yes | **Yes** |
| Shipping cost on PO | Yes | **Yes** |
| Adjustments & discounts | Yes | **Yes** |
| Landed cost calculation | Yes (1 method) | **Yes — 2 methods (ratio + proportional)** |
| Profit margin display | Yes | **Yes — with color-coded margin indicators** |
| Payment terms & due date | Yes | **Yes** |
| Invoice number & date | Yes | **Yes** |
| Average cost on receive | Yes | **Yes — weighted average with Shopify sync** |

### Supplier Management

| Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
| ---- |
| Supplier profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Supplier lead time | Yes | Yes |
| Supplier MOQ & min/max values | Limited | **Yes — full min/max at supplier and product level** |
| Product-supplier assignment | Yes | Yes |
| Preferred supplier toggle | No | **Yes** |
| Supplier performance tracking | No | **Yes — on-time delivery and accuracy metrics** |
| Import suppliers from CSV | Yes | Yes |
| Import suppliers from Shopify vendors | No | **Yes** |
| Hierarchical settings (Global > Supplier > Product > Variant) | No | **Yes** |

### Demand Forecasting & Replenishment

| Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
| ---- |
| Sales velocity suggestions | Basic | **Yes — AI/ML forecasting with multiple models** |
| "Last X days" demand calculation | Yes | Yes |
| "Same period last year" comparison | Yes | Yes |
| Reorder point calculation | Basic | **Yes — sales/day x lead time, fully configurable** |
| Case/pack quantity rounding | Yes | Yes |
| Automated PO generation | No | **Yes — scheduled daily/weekly with smart filters** |
| 300+ analytics reports | ~10 reports | **Yes** |

### Inventory Transfers

| Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
| ---- |
| Create transfers between locations | Yes | Yes |
| AI-driven transfer suggestions | No | **Yes — 3 strategies with priority scoring** |
| Transfer routes configuration | No | **Yes — source to destination with lead times** |
| Full transfer lifecycle | Basic | **Yes — Pending > Shipped > Partial Received > Completed** |
| Partial receiving on transfers | No | **Yes** |
| Multi-location inventory report | Yes | Yes |

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## How to Migrate from Stocky

Assisty offers a built-in migration tool that pulls your data directly from Stocky — no CSV exports, no manual re-entry.

### Migration Flow


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### What gets migrated:
* **All your suppliers** — names, contact details, addresses
* **All your purchase orders** — every status (draft, confirmed, partial, received, archived)
* **Tax types** — your custom tax configurations
* **Line items** — automatically matched to your Shopify products

### How it works:
1. **Install Assisty** from the Shopify App Store
2. **Go to the Migration Tool** in Assisty settings
3. **Enter your Stocky API key** — Assisty connects and shows a summary of your data
4. **Preview & resolve conflicts** — review suppliers, choose how to handle duplicates
5. **Import** — watch the progress bar as your data comes over
6. **Done** — your suppliers, POs, and tax types are now in Assisty

The entire process takes about 15 minutes.

> **Important:** Stocky's API is available until August 31, 2026. We recommend migrating early so you have time to get comfortable with Assisty before the shutdown.

### How to find your Stocky API key:
1. Open Stocky in your Shopify admin
2. Go to **Settings**
3. Your API key is listed under **API Access**
4. Copy the key and paste it into Assisty's migration wizard

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## What You Get That Stocky Never Had

Assisty isn't just a Stocky replacement — it's a significant upgrade:

* **AI-Powered Demand Forecasting** — Multiple forecasting models (SMA, Computing Model, Smart AI) predict what you'll need before you run out
* **Automated Purchase Orders** — Set it and forget it. Assisty generates POs on a schedule with approval workflows
* **300+ Analytics Reports** — Deep insights into sales, inventory, suppliers, and profitability
* **Smart Transfer Suggestions** — AI recommends which stock to move between locations and why
* **Advanced Return Workflow** — Return items to suppliers with 5 reason types and optional Shopify inventory sync
* **Supplier Performance Tracking** — Monitor on-time delivery rates and order accuracy per supplier
* **Hierarchical Replenishment Settings** — Set rules at Global, Supplier, Product, or Variant level
* **29+ Configurable PO Columns** — Customize your view with MasterData, Custom, and Metafield columns
* **Two Landed Cost Methods** — Ratio method (Stocky-compatible) plus proportional allocation for more accurate costing

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Will I lose any data when switching from Stocky?**
A: No. Assisty's migration tool imports your suppliers, purchase orders, tax types, and line items. Your Shopify product and inventory data stays untouched.

**Q: Do I need to export CSVs from Stocky?**
A: No. Assisty connects directly to Stocky's API, so there's no need to export or upload files. Just enter your API key and the tool handles the rest.

**Q: How does Assisty match my products?**
A: We use Shopify's `inventory_item_id` for precise matching — more reliable than SKU matching since many Stocky products don't have SKUs.

**Q: What happens to my open/draft POs?**
A: All PO statuses are migrated — draft, confirmed, partially received, received, and archived. They'll appear in Assisty with the same status.

**Q: Can I try Assisty before committing?**
A: Yes. Assisty offers a free trial so you can migrate your data and explore the app before choosing a plan.

**Q: What if I need help migrating?**
A: Our support team is here to help. Reach out via the in-app chat and we'll walk you through the process.

**Q: Will Assisty work with my barcode scanner?**
A: Yes. Assisty supports barcode scanning for receiving and stock counts — USB scanners, Bluetooth scanners, and camera-based scanning.

**Q: I use Stocky's barcode label printing. Does Assisty have that?**
A: Yes. Assisty supports barcode label printing directly from PO receives — compatible with Dymo, Zebra, and browser-based printing.

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## Ready to Switch?

1. [Install Assisty from the Shopify App Store](https://apps.shopify.com/assisty)
2. Open the Migration Tool and connect your Stocky account
3. Import your data in minutes

Questions? Chat with us — we're happy to help you make the switch.