The Differences Between Backlog vs. Backorder

TL;DR: Backlog represents your entire unfulfilled order history, including all unsatisfied customer orders. Backorders are customers’ orders of out-of-stock item. There can be backorders in your backlog, but stores can choose not to allow backorders on their website. An accurate backlog will help with inventory management. Backorder is a viable sales tactic to rescue lost […]