Backorder vs. Out of Stock: What’s the Difference?

February 28, 2023 5:59 am Leave a Comment

In the world of retail and e-commerce, these terms are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two distinct inventory situations. Backorders occur when a customer places an order for a product that is currently out of stock but that has a determined restocking date, while an out-of-stock item simply means that a product […]