=== Wise Stock – Restock Intelligence & Sales Forecast for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: kashberg
Tags: inventory forecasting, woocommerce inventory, stock forecasting, automated restock, sales forecasting
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.1.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Requires Plugins: woocommerce
WC requires at least: 7.1
WC tested up to: 10.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Improve your stock management with advanced sales forecasting and automated restocking intelligence to prevent stockouts before they happen.

== Description ==

**Wise Stock** transforms your stock management with advanced sales forecasting and automated restocking intelligence using advanced weighted velocity algorithms and predictive analytics. It helps you maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts before they happen.

= The Problem Wise Stock Solves =

* Running out of popular products and losing sales
* Overstocking slow-moving items and tying up cash
* Manual inventory tracking taking hours each week
* Missing optimal reorder timing
* Supplier communication delays
* Unpredictable demand patterns

= Key Features =

* **Smart Sales Forecasting** - Weighted velocity algorithms analyze sales trends to predict future demand
* **Automated Restock Recommendations** - Get optimal reorder suggestions based on historical data and lead times
* **Supplier Alert System** - Automatic email notifications to suppliers when stock reaches reorder points
* **Forecasting Dashboard** - Visual insights into inventory performance, trends, and demand patterns
* **Stockout Prevention** - Early warning system alerts you before products run out
* **Multi-Product Support** - Manage inventory for unlimited products and product variations
* **Customizable Parameters** - Adjust forecasting sensitivity, lead times, and alert thresholds
* **Historical Data Analysis** - Leverage past sales data to improve prediction accuracy
* **WooCommerce Integration** - Seamless integration with your existing WooCommerce store
* **Real-Time Tracking** - Monitor stock levels and forecasts in real-time

= Why Install Wise Stock? =

**Prevent Stockouts** - Never lose sales due to out-of-stock products  
**Data-Driven Decisions** - Make informed purchasing decisions based on actual sales trends  
**Save Time** - Automate manual inventory monitoring and reordering processes  
**Reduce Costs** - Optimize inventory levels to minimize carrying costs and waste  
**Boost Revenue** - Keep popular products in stock to maximize sales opportunities  
**Supplier Automation** - Automated alerts keep your supply chain running smoothly  
**Minimize Risk** - Reduce overstock and understock situations

= Perfect For =

* WooCommerce stores with fluctuating demand
* Growing online businesses scaling operations
* Stores with seasonal product variations
* Businesses with multiple suppliers
* Inventory managers seeking automation
* Retailers wanting to optimize cash flow
* Stores with high SKU counts

= How Wise Stock Works =

1. **Install & Activate** - Simple one-click installation from WordPress admin
2. **Configure Settings** - Set up forecasting parameters, lead times, and supplier contacts
3. **Automatic Analysis** - Wise Stock analyzes your historical WooCommerce sales data
4. **View Forecasts** - Access forecasts, recommendations, and trends on your dashboard
5. **Receive Alerts** - Get notifications when it's time to reorder products
6. **Take Action** - Make informed restocking decisions or enable auto-supplier alerts

The system improves its predictions as more sales data becomes available, helping you maintain optimal inventory levels.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/wisestock/` directory or install via the WordPress plugin installer.
2. Activate the plugin through the "Plugins" menu in WordPress.
3. Ensure WooCommerce is active and that cron is enabled for scheduled calculations.
4. Visit `Wise Stock Dashboard` to complete onboarding.
5. Configure supplier contacts and notification preferences under `Wise Stock → Suppliers`.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does Wise Stock require WooCommerce? =

Yes. WooCommerce must remain active because Wise Stock derives inventory, orders, and product data from WooCommerce core tables.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.1 =
* Fixed critial issue with plugin on woocommerce order page  

= 1.1.0 =
* Major improvements in stock prediction algorithm
* Prediction are now time bound
* Improved dashboard stats
* Added confidence decay settings
* Added auto window adjustment settings
* Added volatility threshold settings
* Added default and maiximum prediction Window settings
* Added minimum confidence threshold settings

= 1.0.1 =
* Standerdized prefixes

= 1.0.0 =
* Smart sales forecasting engine with weighted velocity algorithms
* Smart dashboard with reporting
* Automated restock recommendations
* Stockout alerts and notifications
* Supplier management system

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.1 =
Introduced fix for critial issue with plugin on woocommerce order page.

= 1.1.0 =
Introduced major improvements in stock prediction.

= 1.0.1 =
Initial stable release of plugin on WordPress plugin's directory.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release ready to review.

== Translations ==

The plugin is translation-ready and ships with the `wisestock` text domain. Contribute translations through standard WordPress translation tools.
