Real-time inventory level updates across all sales channels

Purpose

1.1. Synchronize stock counts in real time between physical inventory and all online/offline sales channels for alternator suppliers.
1.2. Prevent overselling, instantly reflect received shipments, and support just-in-time procurement across wholesale and distribution networks.
1.3. Enable accurate product availability visibility, reorder points, and fast order fulfillment in the automotive electrical sector.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New sales order from any channel.
2.2. Inventory adjustments (e.g., restock, product return, manual correction).
2.3. Purchase orders received.
2.4. Stock transfer between warehouses or branches.
2.5. Stock audit completion events.

Platform Variants

3.1. Shopify
• API: InventoryLevel/Adjust endpoint—listen for orders or restocks, update counts across locations.

3.2. WooCommerce
• Webhook: Order created/updated—trigger inventory sync via wc/v3/products/{id} PATCH endpoint.

3.3. BigCommerce
• Function: Inventory Quantity Updated webhook—fetch latest stock, sync with connected channels.

3.4. Magento Commerce
• API: PUT /V1/stockItems/{sku}—run updates on invoice, shipment, or order event.

3.5. Amazon Seller Central
• Inventory Feed API (POST _POST_INVENTORY_AVAILABILITY_DATA_)—submit updated quantities after sales/orders.

3.6. eBay
• Inventory API: bulkUpdatePriceQuantity—send item-specific quantity upon sale/adjustment.

3.7. NetSuite
• RESTlet: Inventory Adjustment endpoint—trigger stock change when sales/purchase order is processed.

3.8. QuickBooks Commerce
• API: PATCH /products/{id}/update—adjust stock upon sales/inventory events.

3.9. Cin7
• API: Stock Adjustments—automate updates after warehouse/branch movement.

3.10. Zoho Inventory
• API: Update Item Details—trigger from sales, purchase, manual, or scan event.

3.11. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• OData Endpoint: Item Card PATCH—inventory field update on transaction event.

3.12. SAP Business One
• Service Layer: Goods Issue/Goods Receipt endpoint—event-driven update script.

3.13. Oracle NetSuite
• SuiteScript: Inventory Adjustment event triggered after sales/inventory transaction.

3.14. Square
• Catalog API: batch-upsert-catalog-object—on sale/refund, push new inventory count.

3.15. Lightspeed Retail
• API: Item Update endpoint—trigger upon sale or adjustment, sync in real time.

3.16. Unleashed Software
• API: Inventory Adjustments endpoint—fire on order fulfillment, restock, or correction.

3.17. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• API: Stock Adjustment—patch product after order/inbound delivery.

3.18. Skubana
• API: Inventory Update endpoint after every transaction that impacts stock.

3.19. Linnworks
• API: InventoryChange —initiate on order or return event.

3.20. ChannelAdvisor
• Inventory API: Inventory Quantity Update—triggered instantly after event.

3.21. SkuVault
• API: Update Inventory Quantity endpoint—push on sale/receive Event.

3.22. Vend (now Lightspeed HQ)
• API: POST inventory_movements—upon relevant POS or order activity.

3.23. DEAR Systems
• API: Stock Adjustments—run script post-purchase/sale.

3.24. Final Thoughts on Platform Connectivity
• For all, configure webhook or event notification on sales/adjustment to invoke inventory update action.

Benefits

4.1. Prevents discrepancies between available and promised stock.
4.2. Eliminates manual intervention or double entry.
4.3. Enables rapid, reliable order fulfillment.
4.4. Reduces risk of out-of-stock or oversold situations.
4.5. Supports data-driven stock planning and purchasing decisions.