Hi

I am using the simple stock levels for a complete tracking of the inventory, and also i have the stock module configured for stock alerts, but I think that the bug is really in order module, which doesn't update stock when you manage orders from admin screen. I mean, without changing order module, you haven't control about admin manage of stock... or at least, I could not find it!

You are right in that my solution is not compatible without having the inventory module, and is not the most desirable situation, another suggestion are happily accepted!!!