Features
Catalog Intelligence
Catalog Intelligence analyzes your product catalog for structural issues, pricing inconsistencies, and fulfillment patterns. Keep your catalog healthy and operations running smoothly.
Catalog Intelligence
Catalog Intelligence analyzes your product catalog for structural issues, pricing inconsistencies, and fulfillment patterns. Keep your catalog healthy and operations running smoothly.
Overview
A healthy product catalog is essential for customer experience and operational efficiency. Catalog Intelligence detects:
- Pricing Issues: Inconsistencies, discount conflicts, unusual patterns
- Fulfillment Problems: Split orders, delays, location inefficiencies
- Catalog Structure: Missing data, variant issues, organization problems
- Stock Analysis: Top seller stockouts, inventory anomalies
Getting Started
Initial Sync
Catalog Intelligence requires an initial product sync:
- Navigate to Catalog Intelligence in the sidebar
- Click Sync Catalog if not already synced
- Wait for sync to complete (varies by catalog size)
Running Detection
After sync, run detection analysis:
- Click Run Detection
- Wait for analysis to complete
- Review detected issues by category
Dashboard Overview
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CATALOG INTELLIGENCE DASHBOARD │
│ │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │
│ │ Products │ │ Variants │ │ Issues │ │ Median │ │
│ │ 1,247 │ │ 4,892 │ │ 15 │ │ Order │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ $84.50 │ │
│ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │
│ │
│ ISSUE BREAKDOWN │
│ ├─ Pricing Issues: 5 │
│ ├─ Fulfillment Issues: 6 │
│ └─ Catalog Issues: 4 │
│ │
│ KEY METRICS │
│ ├─ Order Split Rate: 12% │
│ ├─ Fulfillment Latency: 1.8 days avg │
│ └─ Top Seller Stockouts: 2 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Issue Categories
Pricing Issues
Problems with product pricing and discounts:
| Issue | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Price Inconsistency | Same product has different prices | Customer confusion |
| Discount Conflict | Multiple discounts apply incorrectly | Revenue loss |
| Compare-at Price Error | Sale price > regular price | Display errors |
| Bundle Pricing Mismatch | Bundle not cheaper than items | Low conversion |
| Zero Price Product | Active product with $0 price | Revenue loss |
| Unusual Price Change | Large price swing detected | Potential error |
Fulfillment Issues
Problems with order fulfillment operations:
| Issue | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| High Split Rate | Orders frequently split to multiple shipments | Higher shipping costs |
| Fulfillment Delay | Orders taking longer than usual | Customer dissatisfaction |
| Location Imbalance | Stock concentrated in few locations | Shipping delays |
| Carrier Performance | Specific carrier showing delays | Delivery issues |
| Return Rate Spike | Sudden increase in returns | Product/quality issues |
Catalog Issues
Structural problems with product data:
| Issue | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Missing Description | Product has no description | Poor SEO, low conversion |
| Missing Images | Product lacks images | Low conversion |
| Variant Mismatch | Options don't match variants | Cart errors |
| SKU Duplicates | Same SKU on multiple products | Inventory errors |
| Missing Weight | No weight for shippable item | Shipping calculation errors |
| Empty Collection | Collection has no products | Dead end for customers |
Issue Details
Viewing an Issue
Click any issue to see full details:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ISSUE: Top Seller Stockout Risk │
│ │
│ Severity: HIGH Category: Catalog │
│ Product: Premium Wireless Headphones │
│ SKU: PWH-001-BLK │
│ │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ │
│ DESCRIPTION │
│ This top-selling product is at risk of stockout based on │
│ current sales velocity and inventory levels. │
│ │
│ ANALYSIS │
│ ├─ Current Stock: 12 units │
│ ├─ Daily Sales Rate: 4.2 units/day │
│ ├─ Days Until Stockout: ~3 days │
│ └─ Revenue at Risk: $5,040 (estimated) │
│ │
│ RECOMMENDATION │
│ Reorder immediately or adjust sales velocity by reducing │
│ promotion visibility. │
│ │
│ [View in Shopify] [Create Ticket] [Dismiss] │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Metrics Dashboard
Product Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Products | Active products in catalog |
| Total Variants | All product variants |
| Avg Variants/Product | Catalog complexity indicator |
| Products Without Images | Count needing attention |
| Products Without Description | Count needing attention |
Pricing Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Average Price | Mean product price |
| Median Price | Middle price point |
| Price Range | Min to max price |
| Products on Sale | Count with compare-at price |
| Average Discount % | Mean markdown percentage |
Fulfillment Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Order Split Rate | % of orders split into multiple shipments |
| Avg Fulfillment Time | Hours from order to shipment |
| Fulfillment Locations | Active warehouse/location count |
| On-Time Rate | % meeting delivery estimates |
Analysis Features
Pricing Analysis
Deep dive into pricing patterns:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ PRICING ANALYSIS │
│ │
│ Price Distribution │
│ $0-25 ████████████ 32% │
│ $25-50 ██████████████████ 45% │
│ $50-100 ██████████ 18% │
│ $100+ ██ 5% │
│ │
│ Discount Analysis │
│ ├─ Products on Sale: 234 (18.7%) │
│ ├─ Average Discount: 22% │
│ ├─ Deepest Discount: 60% │
│ └─ Revenue Impact: -$12,450 (vs full price) │
│ │
│ Pricing Anomalies │
│ ├─ 3 products with compare-at < price │
│ ├─ 2 products with $0 price │
│ └─ 1 product with unusually high price │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Fulfillment Analysis
Understand operational efficiency:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ FULFILLMENT ANALYSIS │
│ │
│ Order Flow (Last 30 Days) │
│ ├─ Total Orders: 1,247 │
│ ├─ Single Shipment: 1,098 (88%) │
│ └─ Multi-Shipment: 149 (12%) │
│ │
│ Split Order Causes │
│ ├─ Different Locations: 67% │
│ ├─ Backorder Items: 23% │
│ └─ Shipping Restrictions: 10% │
│ │
│ Location Performance │
│ Warehouse A ████████████████ 65% │ 1.2 day avg │
│ Warehouse B ████████ 28% │ 2.1 day avg │
│ Drop Ship ██ 7% │ 4.5 day avg │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Top Seller Analysis
Identifying Top Sellers
PeerScripts automatically tracks your best-performing products:
| Metric | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Top by Revenue | Highest total revenue |
| Top by Volume | Most units sold |
| Top by Velocity | Fastest selling rate |
| Emerging | Rapid growth trajectory |
Stockout Protection
For each top seller, PeerScripts monitors:
- Current inventory level
- Sales velocity
- Projected stockout date
- Revenue at risk
Alerts trigger when stockout is predicted within 7 days.
Scheduled Detection
Automatic Runs
Configure detection to run automatically:
- Go to Settings > Automation
- Enable Scheduled Catalog Detection
- Choose frequency (daily, weekly)
- Set preferred time
Continuous Monitoring
Some issues are monitored continuously:
- Stockout predictions
- Price changes
- New products without required data
Taking Action
From Issue to Resolution
- Review Issue: Click to see full details
- Create Ticket: Track the fix
- Fix in Shopify: Make necessary changes
- Re-run Detection: Verify fix
Bulk Operations
For multiple similar issues:
- Select issues using checkboxes
- Click Bulk Actions
- Choose action (Create tickets, Export, Dismiss)
- Confirm
Integration
Export Data
Export catalog analysis:
- Issue List: All detected issues
- Metrics Report: Full metrics dashboard
- Product Health: Per-product health scores
API Access
Programmatically access catalog data via the API.
Webhooks
{
"event": "catalog_detection_completed",
"issues_found": 15,
"critical_count": 2,
"stockout_risks": 3
}
Best Practices
Catalog Hygiene
- Complete all product data - descriptions, images, weights
- Maintain consistent pricing - regular audits
- Monitor inventory levels - set reorder points
- Optimize variants - limit complexity where possible
Fulfillment Optimization
- Balance inventory across locations - reduce splits
- Review carrier performance - switch if needed
- Set realistic delivery estimates - manage expectations
- Track return reasons - address root causes
Regular Reviews
| Review Type | Frequency | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Quick check | Daily | Stockout risks, critical issues |
| Full review | Weekly | All issues, metrics trends |
| Deep dive | Monthly | Pricing strategy, fulfillment optimization |
Troubleshooting
Sync Issues
- Check Shopify API access permissions
- Verify internet connection
- For large catalogs, sync may take longer
Detection Errors
- Ensure products have required data
- Check for very unusual data patterns
- Contact support for persistent issues
Missing Products
- Verify products are active/published
- Check product visibility settings
- Ensure full sync completed
Related Features
- Discount Intelligence - Discount code analysis
- Store Health - Order and fulfillment monitoring
- Action Center - Bulk catalog operations