Integration of scanning solutions for stock receiving and dispatching

Purpose

1.1. Automate the integration of scanning solutions for real-time stock receiving and dispatching in HVAC wholesale supply chains.
1.2. Enable seamless update of inventory levels, validation of incoming/outgoing goods, and reduction of manual entry errors.
1.3. Ensure all stock data flows into ERP, warehouse management, and accounting systems for improved traceability and oversight.
1.4. Enhance speed, accuracy, and reporting capability by connecting barcode/RFID scanning devices to business platforms.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Scan of a product barcode or RFID tag upon receipt at loading bay.
2.2. Scan at dispatch, prior to goods shipping or moving to client staging area.
2.3. Manual data entry into scanning device for items without codes.
2.4. Scheduled inventory reconciliation checkpoint by staff.

Platform Variants

3.1. Zebra Data Services
• API: Barcode Scan API — configure webhook to send scan events to inventory system via REST.

3.2. Honeywell Operational Intelligence
• Feature: Device Event Webhook — set webhook for instant notifications on each scan.

3.3. Scandit
• API: Cloud Barcode SDK — embed SDK in device app, configure callback on scan.

3.4. Datalogic Cloud
• API: Data Capture API — push received scan events to endpoint for middleware processing.

3.5. SAP Business One
• Service Layer API: Inventory Goods Receipt/Issue — POST to update stock levels.

3.6. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain
• Function: InventoryJournal API — configure to receive and post inventory movements.

3.7. Oracle NetSuite
• SuiteTalk API: InventoryAdjustment — send scan data as adjustment XML.

3.8. Fishbowl Inventory
• REST API: Add Part/Item Endpoint — set up to receive product and quantity on scan.

3.9. Cin7
• Endpoint: Stock Receive/Dispatch Webhook — configure to listen for scan payloads.

3.10. QuickBooks Online
• API: Inventory Item Update — Trigger PATCH call for stock count on scan-in.

3.11. Xero
• Inventory API: POST inventory movement for each scan.

3.12. SkuVault
• Webhooks: Stock Change Trigger — populate with scanned SKU and location.

3.13. Infor CloudSuite Industrial
• ION API: InventoryTransaction endpoint — set to ingest scan events.

3.14. Odoo
• XML-RPC API: stock.move — automate action on scanning.

3.15. Epicor Prophet 21
• REST API: InventoryTxn — configure to process scan and update lot/bin.

3.16. Unleashed Software
• API: PUT /StockOnHand — update with scanned item data.

3.17. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• API: Inventory Movement Webhook & POST movement record.

3.18. Shopify (B2B)
• InventoryLevel API: Adjust on scan; use webhook for status notification.

3.19. Google Sheets
• Apps Script: On Form Submit, post scan entry to back-end integrations.

3.20. Airtable
• API: Update Record — configure scan device to POST row to inventory base.

3.21. AWS Lambda
• Function: Process barcode scan payload, run validation, pass to downstream ERP via API.

3.22. Azure Logic Apps
• Trigger: HTTP Request, process and map to inventory management flow.

Benefits

4.1. Real-time stock visibility and error reduction throughout receiving and dispatching.
4.2. Minimizes manual data entry and the risk of lost or misplaced inventory.
4.3. Rapid discrepancy detection, accelerating issue resolution.
4.4. Efficient compliance with audit requirements in HVAC industry.
4.5. Enhances scalability and traceability for complex supply chains.