Inventory & Supply Chain ManagementPurpose
1.2. Enable real-time alignment of stock levels for fuels (CNG, LPG, Electric charging), lubricants, and consumables.
1.3. Automatically detect, flag, and initiate alerts for missing, unsold, or oversold inventory.
1.4. Streamline vendor reconciliation and restocking by syncing with suppliers and upstream inventory systems.
1.5. Provide audit trail and compliance reports specific to the alternative fuels sector’s legal regulations.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Scheduled batch trigger (e.g., nightly/weekly) for reconciliation.
2.3. Manual trigger by manager for specific stock check.
2.4. Exception: Negative inventory or large variance detected.
2.5. Supplier delivery received or stock added.
Platform Variants
• Feature: Stock API – Subscribe to webhook for inventory update event.
• Setting: Configure automatic sync on sale/purchase activity.
3.2. Vend
• Feature: GET/POST Inventory API – Retrieve and update stock per POS event.
• Setting: Schedule endpoint poll and delta calculation.
3.3. Square
• Feature: Inventory Adjustment Webhooks – Monitor and rectify discrepancies.
• Setting: Route webhook data to reconciliation script.
3.4. Lightspeed
• Feature: Inventory Count API – Run end-of-day comparison vs. POS.
• Setting: Automated reconciliation at closure.
3.5. Clover
• Feature: Inventory API – Real-time fetch/update on sale/addition.
• Setting: Auto-fetch triggered by item sale alerts.
3.6. Toast POS
• Feature: Inventory Item endpoints – Real-time syncing and reporting.
• Setting: Webhook action for each closure.
3.7. Oracle MICROS
• Feature: Simphony Inventory Integration – Sync with central ERP.
• Setting: Nightly batched sync script.
3.8. Revel Systems
• Feature: Inventory Events API – Detect and react to stock changes.
• Setting: Subscription to stock events stream.
3.9. NCR Silver
• Feature: Inventory Movement Event Feed – Periodic reconciliation.
• Setting: Poll and analyze movement logs.
3.10. Heartland Retail
• Feature: Inventory Adjustment Report API – Fetch and reconcile deltas.
• Setting: Schedule report fetch post-shift.
3.11. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature: Inventory Journals API – Sync external sales and inventory ledgers.
• Setting: Batch job triggering journal entry reconciliation.
3.12. Sage X3
• Feature: Inventory Transactions Integration – ERP-POS sync.
• Setting: Event-driven middleware reconciliation.
3.13. SAP Business One
• Feature: Service Layer Inventory APIs – Update master stock sheets.
• Setting: Triggered by POS invoice event.
3.14. QuickBooks Commerce
• Feature: Inventory Tracking API – Monitor stock against sales.
• Setting: Automated sync with POS invoice completion.
3.15. Zoho Inventory
• Feature: Sync with POS via API – Stock adjustment call per sale.
• Setting: Auto-update on transaction confirmation.
3.16. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature: Sales Order Integration – Pull POS data for update.
• Setting: End-of-day batch import.
3.17. DEAR Systems
• Feature: Inventory Reconciliation Workflow API – Push/pull with POS.
• Setting: Schedule auto-job for variance reports.
3.18. NetSuite
• Feature: Inventory Management Web Services – Multisite reconciliation.
• Setting: Web service triggers on POS clearance.
3.19. Square for Retail
• Feature: Inventory Sync and Adjust API – Continuous validation.
• Setting: Activate per-sale inventory check.
3.20. Fuel Retail Management Systems (Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Tokheim)
• Feature: Wet-stock Reconciliation API – Cross-reference pump and POS volumes.
• Setting: Periodic automated measurement sync.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces manual effort and human error in stock keeping.
4.3. Automatic compliance with sector reporting norms.
4.4. Minimizes shrinkage and financial losses.
4.5. Supports timely restocking and uninterrupted retail operations.
4.6. Provides management with actionable, real-time inventory insights.
4.7. Integrates seamlessly with leading POS and ERP platforms.
4.8. Enables audit-ready records and documentation.
4.9. Supports multi-site fuel station chains for centralized oversight.
4.10. Drives efficiency throughout the supply and inventory lifecycle.