Inventory synchronization across multiple locations

Purpose (Detailed)

1.1 Ensure real-time, bi-directional synchronization of arcade machine inventory across all warehouse and outlet locations.
1.2 Minimize discrepancies in stock levels, preventing over- or under-stocking by reflecting all movement instantly.
1.3 Centralize stock status data for accurate reporting, procurement automation, and customer fulfillment.
1.4 Integrate third-party logistics and supplier networks for holistic inventory visibility.
1.5 Enable instant pricing or reservation updates based on dynamic inventory across sites.
1.6 Support multilingual, multinational operations and compliance with local invoicing requirements.

Trigger Conditions

2.1 Item sold, returned, transferred, or restocked at any location.
2.2 Inventory count update due to periodic audits or manual adjustments.
2.3 Integration event from supplier/distributor feed (e.g., new consignment marked inbound).
2.4 API callback from eCommerce or Point-of-Sale indicating basket completion.
2.5 Threshold reached (min/max inventory levels).
2.6 Scheduled batch sync (e.g., every 10 minutes or hourly).
2.7 System heartbeat missed, prompting full reconciliation.

Platform Variants

3.1 NetSuite ERP
• Feature/Setting: REST Web Services API – /inventoryBalance, /inventoryAdjustment, for real-time stock sync.
• Sample: Configure Webhook on item record change to POST delta updates.
3.2 Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/Setting: Common Data Service – Inventory entity triggers Power Automate flows on updates.
• Sample: Trigger on ‘InventoryAdjustment’ entity change.
3.3 SAP Business One
• Feature/Setting: DI API – StockTransfer, StockUpdate event listeners.
• Sample: Create add-on to push StockTransfer events to middleware endpoint.
3.4 Odoo
• Feature/Setting: XML-RPC / REST API – stock.quant, stock.location, automated on write.
• Sample: Script Odoo automation to propagate quantity_on_hand changes.
3.5 Zoho Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Webhook/Inventory Adjustment API – updateItemStock REST endpoint.
• Sample: Trigger webhook on item update, POST to integration service.
3.6 QuickBooks Commerce
• Feature/Setting: Item Service API – PATCH inventory update on transaction.
• Sample: Set up webhook on Sales/Purchase order event.
3.7 Shopify
• Feature/Setting: InventoryLevel API – inventory_levels/connect, inventory_levels/set.
• Sample: POST inventory sync per location via REST API when an order is fulfilled.
3.8 Square
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API – BatchChangeInventory endpoint on stock movement.
• Sample: Push event-triggered changes from any register.
3.9 Lightspeed Retail
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API – ItemQuantities endpoint, update per shop.
• Sample: Handle PUT request on item quantity update.
3.10 WooCommerce
• Feature/Setting: REST API – /wp-json/wc/v3/products/ID, stock_quantity property update.
• Sample: Hook into ‘woocommerce_update_product’ action for update trigger.
3.11 Vend (now Lightspeed)
• Feature/Setting: Webhooks & Inventory API – inventory.count.updated event.
• Sample: Subscribe and POST to custom sync endpoint.
3.12 Unleashed
• Feature/Setting: StockOnHand endpoint; MQTT webhook for real-time sync.
• Sample: Configure push to sync on stock change.
3.13 Cin7
• Feature/Setting: InventoryUpdate API, triggered on movement record.
• Sample: Integration trigger on Purchase or Sales order completion.
3.14 Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature/Setting: REST API – UpdateInventory, GetInventory.
• Sample: Tie to barcode scan/input device events.
3.15 SkuVault
• Feature/Setting: Webhook/API – InventoryUpdate event.
• Sample: Push notification to remote location’s API.
3.16 TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Adjustments API.
• Sample: Use webhook events for completed shipment/receipt.
3.17 Priority ERP
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Movements API.
• Sample: POST to sync on any GOODSRECEIPT or DISPATCH action.
3.18 Salesforce
• Feature/Setting: Platform Events + REST API – Inventory Change Event.
• Sample: Subscribe workflow to Inventory Object update.
3.19 Infor CloudSuite
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Transactions API.
• Sample: PUSH or pull stockonhand endpoint per change event.
3.20 Oracle Fusion Cloud
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Management REST API – Inventory Balance Update.
• Sample: Fire on item transaction event.
3.21 DEAR Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API, StockOnHand endpoint.
• Sample: Sync triggered using webhook on stock adjustment/transfer.

Benefits

4.1 Full visibility across all stock locations reduces shortages and overstock.
4.2 Instant updates support “just-in-time” operations and better cash flow.
4.3 Avoids manual errors from spreadsheet-based tracking.
4.4 Seamless integration with procurement, sales, and logistics feeds for streamlined operations.
4.5 Scalability: expand to new locations with standardized inventory linkage.
4.6 Faster response to supplier or market shifts, preserving competitive edge.
4.7 Real-time data supports high-frequency analytics and forecasting.
4.8 Improves customer satisfaction with accurate lead times and order status.
4.9 Reduces compliance risk by maintaining audit-ready records.
4.10 Simplifies multi-channel and multi-country inventory management.