Real-time synchronization of inventory across multiple stores

Purpose

1.1. Ensure real-time inventory accuracy across all state-run alcohol retail outlets.
1.2. Avoid stockouts, enable centralized oversight, and synchronize product counts instantly after every sale, transfer, or delivery.
1.3. Empower compliance, procurement, and operational teams with up-to-the-minute data for regulatory and business decisions.
1.4. Prevent duplication of orders, minimize manual reconciliations, and comply with government auditing mandates.
1.5. Streamline coordinated promotions and unified customer experience across outlets.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Point-of-sale transaction completion.
2.2. Goods receipt or stock transfer processed at any branch.
2.3. Periodic scheduled polling (e.g., every minute/hour) from any outlet.
2.4. Data modification or manual override in inventory master system.
2.5. Central or branch-level adjustment via ERP or warehouse portal.

Platform Variants

3.1. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/Setting: Configure Data Integrator, use “UpdateRecord” in Inventory API for ERP sync on events.
3.2. SAP S/4HANA
• Feature/Setting: Set up iDoc/ALE distribution for MATMAS; trigger real-time “StockOverview” BAPI.
3.3. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: Utilize SuiteScript afterSubmit trigger on Inventory Record, push via RESTlet.
3.4. Shopify
• Feature/Setting: Webhook on Inventory Level Update; configure "/admin/webhooks.json" endpoint.
3.5. Square
• Feature/Setting: Activate Inventory.updated webhook, forward to cloud sync API handler.
3.6. Lightspeed Retail
• Feature/Setting: Enable Inventory Webhook, map events to “InventoryLevels” API upon trigger.
3.7. Vend by Lightspeed
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Update Webhook pushes SKU and count changes to sync endpoint.
3.8. Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• Feature/Setting: Create OCAPI event hook for product inventory adjustment.
3.9. Zoho Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Configure Auto Sync with InventoryAdjustment API via Schedule Trigger.
3.10. WooCommerce
• Feature/Setting: Enable Inventory Webhook (“product.stock.updated”); connect with external sync API.
3.11. Magento
• Feature/Setting: Use Inventory API with “PUT /V1/stockItems/{sku}”; trigger on stock change events.
3.12. Epicor ERP
• Feature/Setting: BO.StockQtyAdjSvc on Transaction Complete, outbound REST API configuration.
3.13. QuickBooks Commerce
• Feature/Setting: Use Webhook on Inventory Adjustments, connect via API to sync function.
3.14. Toast POS
• Feature/Setting: POST Inventory webhook, configure SKU-mapping to central inventory.
3.15. Clover
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API “PUT /v3/merchants/{mId}/items/{itemId}”; on Inventory updated event.
3.16. Odoo
• Feature/Setting: Automation rule on stock.quant; HTTP RPC to distribute counts.
3.17. SAP Business One
• Feature/Setting: DI API on Inventory Transfer and Goods Receipt; set real-time trigger in SBO Mailer.
3.18. Infor CloudSuite
• Feature/Setting: “UpdateStockLevels” API; event bridge on inventory records.
3.19. Freshworks Freshinventory
• Feature/Setting: Outgoing webhook set for inventory change; push to sync endpoint REST API.
3.20. Netsuite OneWorld
• Feature/Setting: SuiteFlow event on Inventory Adjustment; call RESTlet API for distribution.

Benefits

4.1. Enables 100% alignment of on-shelf and digital counts, across all stores and head office.
4.2. Facilitates instant compliance and audit reports for government regulatory requirements.
4.3. Minimizes manual intervention–eliminates risks from lag or human error.
4.4. Supports real-time business intelligence on demand and supply patterns.
4.5. Drives coordinated multi-store promotions with confidence in available stock levels.
4.6. Scales seamlessly as more stores or platforms are added to the network.
4.7. Ensures system-wide rapid incident response for shortages or overstock situations.
4.8. Reduces surplus capital tied in inventory with just-in-time, data-driven restocking.