Inventory sync lag
The root cause of overselling.
How it shows up
Website shows stock that was just sold on another channel.
Why it happens
Batch processing instead of real-time webhooks.
When it appears
Multi-channel retailers.
Business Impact
Overselling, cancellations.
Related Operator Insights
Prevention Checklist
- Inventory is synced across all channels in real-time
Prevents overselling.
- Site speed is monitored daily
Slow sites lose conversions.