For dropshippers lacking funds to stock private inventory in the CJ warehouse, a 30% deposit option is available to speed up order processing. To qualify, orders must be for at least 10 units per variant and total over $100, with a minimum deposit of $30. The process involves selecting "Preorder Inventory," choosing "30% Deposit" and the correct warehouse (consult your agent first). Once placed, monitor the status under Deposit Inventory. Deposits are calculated as 30% of the product cost or 30% of the product plus first-mile shipping cost for overseas warehouses. These can only be used once the inventory order is completed and there's availability. Payment for products and shipping is required when submitting dropshipping orders, and disputes aren't allowed on deposit inventory orders. The deposit is refunded after all related dropshipping orders are dispatched. Always check SKU inventory, warehouse location, and product availability before placing orders to avoid delays.

Private inventory is ideal for reducing processing time and avoiding stock shortages, allowing you to reserve stock exclusively for your use. To purchase, find your product, click 'Preorder Inventory,' select a warehouse, submit and pay for the order, then check the inventory status. Note that there may be inbound and shipping costs, which will be added to your bill. Choosing CJ's warehouses in China or the US allows direct payment, while other overseas warehouses require a 12-24 hour review. Always verify SKU inventory, warehouse location, and product availability before placing orders to prevent delays or stockouts. For any questions, contact us.

After stocking private inventory or service products, you can deduct the order amount when purchasing. The process involves adding orders to Orders Picking, setting inventory deduction, and paying for the orders. Service products are deducted automatically. After payment, check orders in Orders Fulfillment. For any confusion, contact us. Before placing or syncing CJ orders, verify SKU inventory, warehouse location, and product availability to avoid stockouts or delays.

Inventory Planner watches your warehouse inventory and recent sales to answer one question: which warehouse, which SKU, and how much to restock right now. This guide walks through "how the suggested quantity is calculated" with one example, then shows how to configure the rules, read the table, and use each action.

How to sync CJ inventory to Shopify

After you've paid for a preorder inventory order but before the goods are stocked into your private inventory, if you no longer need it, the purchase runs out of stock, or you disagree with the amount, you can open a dispute to get a refund. This guide shows where to open it, which order statuses can / can't, how much is refundable, and what happens to the order and inventory after the refund.

In order to ship your orders successfully by CJdropshipping, it is necessary to set fews things up in your TikTok shop and sync inventory. This tutorial aims to show you detail steps:

We can fulfill your orders from Shopify after you make a product connection between your store and CJ. In this way, even though you use another third-party platform as your product inventory manager at first, CJ can still fulfill orders and synchronize the tracking numbers.

To help you better manage your inventory value, CJ now supports maintaining product cost for 3PL Fulfillment Products. Now, you can manually enter the real purchase cost, and the system will automatically calculate your inventory value based on this cost. This makes it easier for financial tracking and inventory reconciliation.

To sync tracking numbers to Shopify, select Shopify or CJdropshipping as your product inventory manager; otherwise, orders cannot be fulfilled by CJ. You can monitor imported orders and unsynced tracking numbers via the CJ Chrome extension. Even if initially a third-party platform was chosen, switching to CJdropshipping ensures stability and reliability. To set CJ as the inventory manager: list and find the product, select variants, go to Inventory > Inventory Managed by, choose "CJdropshipping," and save. For issues, check the order's valid tracking number, store authorization, and carrier update acceptance, using Sync Now after confirming details. If problems persist, consult support.