Understanding Magento 2 Multi-Source Inventory (MSI)

Multi-Source Inventory (MSI) is one of the most powerful features in Magento 2, allowing merchants to manage inventory across multiple locations, warehouses, and stores from a single admin panel.

What is MSI?

MSI provides a comprehensive solution for merchants who need to manage inventory from multiple sources. Whether you have multiple warehouses, retail stores, or drop-ship locations, MSI helps you keep track of your stock levels accurately.

Key Benefits

• Multi-location inventory management - Track stock across all your locations
• Source priority - Define which locations should fulfill orders first
• Distance-based selection - Fulfill orders from the nearest source
• Store pickup - Enable customers to pick up orders from physical locations

Getting Started

To begin using MSI, you need to:

1. Define your sources (warehouses, stores, etc.)
2. Create stocks and assign sources to them
3. Assign products to sources with quantities
4. Configure source selection algorithms

With proper configuration, MSI can significantly improve your order fulfillment process and reduce shipping costs.