Barcode scanning and SKU management updates

Purpose

1.1. Streamline inventory workflows by automating barcode scanning with real-time SKU updates across inventory systems, reducing manual entry and errors.
1.2. Ensure accurate stock counts, trigger restocks, update product details, and sync data chain-wide.
1.3. Integrate across POS systems, ERPs, e-commerce, and fulfillment tools for consolidated inventory health.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Barcode scan at the POS, warehouse, receiving dock, or via mobile device.
2.2. Manual SKU edit or inventory level change in back office or app.
2.3. Scheduled audit or inbound receiving event.
2.4. Discrepancy detected between expected and actual inventory.

Platform Variants

1. Shopify

• API: Inventory Level API (inventory/update endpoint) — Configure to receive webhooks on barcode scan to update SKU’s stock level.
  

2. Square

• Function: Inventory Management — Configure webhook integration to update items via CatalogObject API upon barcode scan.
  

3. Toast POS

• Feature: Inventory Sync API — Set up triggers for automatic SKU updates after barcode scanning at checkout.
  

4. Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Function: Inventory module — Configure Barcode scanner input to update the Product Information Management entity.
  

5. Lightspeed Retail

• API: Product API (PUT /products/{id}.json) — On barcode read, automate changes to SKU’s inventory status.
  

6. Vend (now Lightspeed X)

• API: Inventory Endpoint — Connect barcode scanner trigger to PATCH stock levels for SKUs.
  

7. Oracle NetSuite

• Function: Inventory Management — Apply RESTlet script to record barcode-initiated SKU adjustments.
  

8. SAP Business One

• Service: Scan Management Add-On — Trigger automatic Good Receipt updates using scanned barcode data.
  

9. QuickBooks Commerce

• API: Products API — On barcode scan, automate call to update relevant SKU’s inventory.
  

10. Zoho Inventory

• Feature: Barcode Scan Integration — Link barcode device to Products module for immediate inventory changes.
  

11. ShipStation

• API: Inventory API — Auto-update Product record through webhook triggered by barcode event.
  

12. Fishbowl Inventory

• Module: Barcode Scanner Plugin — Set rule to update SKU quantity in database post-scan.
  

13. SkuVault

• API: Update Item Quantity — Configure to assign adjustments to specified warehouse/lot.
  

14. Oracle Fusion Cloud

• API: Inventory REST API — Enable PATCH on Item Inventory with barcode scanner triggers.
  

15. Monday.com

• Feature: Barcode Column Automation — Use "When barcode column changes, update..." recipe to sync custom SKU fields.
  

16. Airtable

• Feature: Barcode Field Automation — Trigger record update via barcode scan using scripting block or automation.
  

17. Smartsheet

• API: Update Row — Script automatic change to SKU row on barcode entry in sheet.
  

18. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)

• API: Stock Adjustment — Endpoint for PUT of SKU by barcode event.
  

19. Cin7

• API: Inventory Adjustment — Set up webhook to call API after each scan adjusts SKU count.
  

20. Google Sheets

• Feature: App Script — On barcode entry, script SKU column lookup and auto stock update.
  

21. MuleSoft

• Connector: Barcode/RFID Scanning — Automate transfer and mapping to inventory update flows.
  

22. Amazon Seller Central

• API: Inventory Feed (POST_FULFILLMENT_INVENTORY) — Send barcode data as update feeds to listings.
  

Benefits

4.1. Eliminates manual data entry and reduces mistake-prone count adjustments.
4.2. Provides real-time visibility into inventory, enabling fast reordering and shrinkage prevention.
4.3. Maintains consistent and accurate SKU data across channels, POS, and back office.
4.4. Increases staff efficiency at receiving and checkout; enforces audit trails and compliance.
4.5. Scalable for multi-location or omni-channel American grocery retailers.