Inventory & Order Processing AutomationPurpose
1.2 Automatically updates stock data whenever orders are placed, returns processed, or shipments received, automating visibility across purchase and distribution endpoints.
1.3 Supports data-driven procurement, automating reordering, and enhances customer satisfaction by automatedly displaying accurate inventory levels on B2B/wholesale portals and internal systems.
Trigger Conditions
2.2 Goods receipt processed by warehouse staff or via automated barcode/RFID scan.
2.3 Manual inventory adjustment (damages, audits) is automatedly recorded.
2.4 Supplier purchase order status marked “received”.
2.5 Third-party logistics API posts updated stock-in-hand data.
Platform Variants
3.1 Shopify
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Update API automatedly adjusts stock on product/order event; configure webhook at /admin/api/2023-07/inventory_levels/adjust.json.
3.2 Magento (Adobe Commerce)
• Feature/Setting: REST API automates PATCH to /V1/products/{sku}/stockItems/{itemId}; Inventory Source Update on order completion.
3.3 WooCommerce
• Feature/Setting: Automated Webhook triggers on 'order.created' and ‘product.stock’ with WC REST API PUT /wp-json/wc/v3/products/{id}.
3.4 NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: Use SuiteTalk SOAP/REST to automate Inventory Adjustment API in real-time; configure Saved Search alert for automated triggers.
3.5 SAP Business One
• Feature/Setting: Service Layer API POST to /InventoryGenEntry automates stock receipt or outbound.
3.6 QuickBooks Commerce
• Feature/Setting: Configure automated webhook on /stock_adjustment endpoint.
3.7 Square POS
• Feature/Setting: Inventory webhook POST to /v2/inventory/batch-change automates deduction on sale.
3.8 TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Feature/Setting: Automated API PATCH at /stock_adjustments, driven by order/return event.
3.9 Odoo
• Feature/Setting: Automated Server Actions trigger on ‘stock.quant’ model for on-hand change.
3.10 Zoho Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Adjustment API; configure Sales Order webhook for real-time automation.
3.11 Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Management API, using Logic Apps for real-time automation of stock movement.
3.12 Cin7
• Feature/Setting: Connects via API to automate PUT /v1/InventoryUpdate with SKU references.
3.13 Unleashed
• Feature/Setting: InventoryAdjustment API; webhook subscription for automated event-driven updates.
3.14 Vend
• Feature/Setting: Real-time Inventory API, automate stock sync on product_sold and product_received events.
3.15 DEAR Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Automatedly use StockAdjustment endpoint on SO/PO triggers.
3.16 WooPOS
• Feature/Setting: POS-to-backend API update; stock event automation from register to central DB.
3.17 Brightpearl
• Feature/Setting: Automate POST to /warehouse/stock_corrections endpoint on order or receipt event.
3.18 Linnworks
• Feature/Setting: Real-time Inventory API auto-updates all connected channels at SKU level.
3.19 ShipHero
• Feature/Setting: Webhook to /inventory_update endpoint automates data push.
3.20 Amazon Seller Central (MWS API)
• Feature/Setting: POST to /Feeds/InventoryFeed automates synchronization.
3.21 Oracle NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: Real-time webhook and Inventory Adjustment automation via SuiteCloud Platform.
3.22 Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• Feature/Setting: Automated Data Pipeline or Inventory Webhook for real-time sync.
3.23 Xero
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API automation for stock level adjustment.
3.24 Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Automated update via Fishbowl API on inventory transactions.
Benefits
4.2 Enables automated reorder triggers and optimal procurement efficiency.
4.3 Centralizes stock visibility, automating multi-warehouse and multi-channel operations.
4.4 Reduces manual data entry, automates accuracy, and improves audit trails.
4.5 Supports automated demand forecasting via always-available real-time data.