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Big Ambitions Restocking Guide
Troubleshoot a Big Ambitions store that is not receiving stock through the current warehouse and logistics flow.
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Quick Answer
When a Big Ambitions store is not restocking, check the chain in order: source stock, warehouse inventory, route destination, planned amount, driver and vehicle coverage, then the store itself. The developer has confirmed that zero quantities prevent a factory-to-warehouse transfer, and that warehouses are the distribution hub for stores.
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Restocking diagnosis order
Do not change everything at once. Check source inventory, warehouse inventory, route quantity, destination, and delivery coverage in that order.
Why a route can fail
The developer’s current troubleshooting example found that all delivery quantities were set to zero. With no configured amount, no goods moved. A second frequent mistake is expecting a factory to be the distribution layer after the warehouse/factory split.
FAQ
Should stores receive factory output directly?
For the current model described by the developer, use factories to manufacture and warehouses to distribute to stores.
Sources
Checked against developer Steam Community replies on 2026-08-28. Use the logistics guide for a clean route setup.
Requirements
- A store that needs stock
- A configured source and warehouse route
Steps
- 1
Check source inventory
Confirm the source actually has the goods that the route should move.
- 2
Check warehouse inventory
Confirm stock reached the warehouse before expecting store delivery.
- 3
Check route quantity and destination
Verify the current planned quantity is not zero and that the intended store is selected.
- 4
Check delivery coverage
Confirm the live route has the required vehicle and driver support.
Common Mistakes
- Only checking the store instead of the full supply chain.
- Leaving a transfer quantity at zero.
- Using a factory when the store route should originate from a warehouse.
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