When customers can edit their orders after checkout, there’s one thing that matters most for your operations team: stock accuracy.
That’s why our Linnworks integration has been built to keep your inventory completely live, even when customers are changing their orders in real time.
Every edit made through Order Editing instantly syncs back into Linnworks. So if a customer swaps a size, adds an extra product, or removes an item before fulfilment, Linnworks updates your stock levels automatically. No delays. No duplicate orders. No manual adjustments.
It means you can trust that what’s shown on Shopify and what’s available in Linnworks is always aligned.
How it works
There are two ways this live sync can be set up depending on your fulfilment flow:
1. On Hold Method (Recommended for stock-managed brands)
This setup allows Linnworks to reserve stock as soon as an order is placed. While the order is on hold, Order Editing can still read and apply customer edits. Once changes are made, Linnworks recalculates the stock in real time, releasing or reserving inventory accordingly.
Perfect for merchants with high turnover products, pre-orders, or large warehouse operations where inventory accuracy is everything.
2. Delayed Capture Method
If you prefer not to hold stock immediately, delayed capture lets Shopify handle the payment hold period before Linnworks downloads the order. During this time, customers can make edits through Order Editing, and once the payment is captured, the finalised order is synced to Linnworks with the correct quantities.
Both setups prevent overselling, reduce fulfilment errors, and ensure your warehouse team are always picking from an accurate live stock position.
Why it matters
Live stock visibility is what separates good operations from great ones. When your stock is up to date across all channels, you protect your brand from backorders, stockouts, and unnecessary support tickets.
Linnworks and Order Editing together give you:
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Real-time inventory sync between Shopify and your warehouse
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Automatic stock adjustment after every order edit
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Reduced fulfilment errors and customer service queries
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More control over fast-moving inventory and campaign periods
In short
Customers get flexibility. Your warehouse keeps precision. Your operations stay effortless.
That’s the power of live stock updates with Linnworks x Order Editing.