If an accessory is not in store inventory, which option can be used to fulfill the sale?

• A. In Store Purchase Only
• B. Dropship
• C. Backorder
• D. Cancel Sale

Answer: (B)

When an item isn’t in store stock, the sale can still be fulfilled by having the supplier ship the accessory directly to the customer. This method, known as dropship, lets you complete the sale without needing the store to hold the item. The order is placed with the supplier, who handles fulfillment and shipping to the customer, so the customer gets the item even though it wasn’t in-store.

In-store purchase only requires the item to be physically available at that location, which isn’t the case here. A backorder would delay fulfillment until stock arrives, which can be slower and isn’t as seamless for the customer. Cancelling the sale would stop the transaction entirely rather than getting the item to the customer. So dropship best keeps the sale moving and satisfies the customer even when the store doesn’t have the accessory on hand.