Synchronization of supplier catalogs for up-to-date availability

Purpose

 1.1. Ensure aircraft maintenance team accesses supplier catalogs with real-time part numbers, prices, and stock levels.
 1.2. Reduce risk of obsolete or unauthorised components in repair or overhaul workflows.
 1.3. Streamline inventory checks and purchase requisitions based on true available supplier stock.
 1.4. Create a single source of truth for MRO engineers, procurement, and management with instant supplier data.
 1.5. Enable automated alerts and workflow adaptation if parts become discontinued or suppliers update product lines.
 1.6. Improve quote accuracy and lead time forecasting using the latest supplier-side inventory data.
 1.7. Facilitate seamless multi-supplier integration for diversified sourcing and competitive pricing.
 1.8. Reduce manual catalog download/import work by IT or procurement staff.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. Scheduler (e.g., every 2 hours, 6 hours, or daily, especially before work shifts start).
 2.2. Manual sync request from procurement or inventory manager.
 2.3. On detection of low inventory or failed order fulfillment.
 2.4. Supplier-side catalog updates flagged via webhook or change feed.
 2.5. Upon addition of new suppliers or catalog endpoints.
 2.6. Triggered inventory audit or stock-take event.

Platform Variants

 3.1. SAP ERP
  • Function/Setting: Configure IDoc or OData Service for inbound catalog data integration.
 3.2. Oracle E-Business Suite
  • Feature: Use Procurement Cloud Integration API for catalog ingestion.
 3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Setting: Data Connector for importing via Supplier Catalog Integration (REST API).
 3.4. IFS Cloud
  • API: IFS Supplier Catalog Service endpoint (batch import & update).
 3.5. IBM Maximo
  • Feature: Integration Framework for external catalog feed (HTTP/JSON).
 3.6. Epicor ERP
  • Function: Supplier Connect API with catalog import job scheduling.
 3.7. Infor LN
  • Setting: Supplier Portal Synchronization via XML-based API.
 3.8. Coupa
  • API: Supplier Catalog Import API with SFTP or HTTPS endpoint.
 3.9. Ariba (SAP)
  • Feature: Catalog Import Integration Task (cXML or PunchOut).
 3.10. ServiceNow
  • API: Import Set API for catalog data (automated transform maps).
 3.11. Jira Service Management
  • Integration: Asset/Inventory Management via REST API endpoint.
 3.12. Odoo
  • Module: Supplier Info and Product Catalog API (cron for periodic fetch).
 3.13. NetSuite
  • SuiteTalk API: Vendor Catalog Sync with REST/SOAP.
 3.14. Zoho Inventory
  • API: Vendor Catalog Endpoint with scheduled data pulls.
 3.15. AirSupply
  • API: Catalog Synchronization Job with scheduled refresh.
 3.16. ePlane
  • Feature: Instant Catalog API for partner integration (JSON-based).
 3.17. PartsBase
  • API: RealTime Data Service for catalog streaming.
 3.18. Quantum Control
  • Integration: Catalog Import Utility via HTTP/SOAP API.
 3.19. Aeroxchange
  • Feature: Parts Catalog Data Feed API with auto-refresh.
 3.20. Amazon Business
  • API: Catalog Integration endpoint via AWS Marketplace Data Exchange.

Benefits

 4.1. Reduces manual entry and catalog mismatches for parts sourcing.
 4.2. Minimizes procurement delays via live stock and price visibility.
 4.3. Automates compliance with approved components and supplier lists.
 4.4. Enables adaptive procurement strategy based on multi-supplier availability.
 4.5. Increases efficiency in audit trails and regulatory reporting.
 4.6. Lowers error rates in purchase orders and work order parts picking.
 4.7. Frees staff from repetitive data collation to focus on value-add MRO tasks.
 4.8. Supports sustainability targets by reducing duplicate or obsolete part orders.