Syncing of inventory data with e-commerce platforms

Purpose

 1.1. Automate real-time synchronization of inventory counts and product data between internal ERP/inventory systems and various e-commerce platforms.
 1.2. Prevent overselling and stockouts by keeping online stock levels updated as orders are placed or inventory is received.
 1.3. Quickly reflect discontinued or back-ordered items across all sales channels.
 1.4. Ensure pricing accuracy and compliance across multiple marketplaces and B2B portals.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. New order received on any linked e-commerce platform.
 2.2. Manual adjustment of stock or new stock arrival in inventory management platform.
 2.3. Scheduled batch sync processes (e.g., every 15 min, hourly).
 2.4. Product status change (activation, deactivation, pricing updates).

Platform Variants

 3.1. Shopify
  • API/Function: InventoryLevel API `inventory_levels/set` for stock adjustment; Product API for item changes.
 3.2. WooCommerce
  • REST API: `/wp-json/wc/v3/products/{id}` for stock and product sync.
 3.3. Magento
  • API Endpoint: `PUT /V1/products/{sku}/stockItems/{itemId}` for inventory updates.
 3.4. Amazon Seller Central
  • MWS/FBA API: `_POST_INVENTORY_AVAILABILITY_DATA_` feed submission.
 3.5. eBay
  • Sell Inventory API: `updateInventoryItem` for stock and attribute changes.
 3.6. BigCommerce
  • API URL: `/stores/{store_hash}/v3/catalog/products/{id}` for inventory.
 3.7. Alibaba
  • API Function: `updateInventory` for product listing stock push.
 3.8. Walmart Marketplace
  • API Resource: `PUT /v3/inventory` for stock levels update.
 3.9. SAP Business One
  • DI API: `ItemsService` update stock for ERP sync.
 3.10. NetSuite
  • REST API: `inventoryAdjustment` endpoint for adjusting available units.
 3.11. QuickBooks Commerce
  • Endpoint: `/stock-adjustments` for adjustments, `/products` for sync.
 3.12. Odoo
  • XML-RPC API: `stock.quant` model for direct inventory setting.
 3.13. Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Data Entities: `InventSum` for inventory quantities.
 3.14. Zoho Inventory
  • API: `items/update` endpoint for stock and price change.
 3.15. Linnworks
  • API: `Inventory.UpdateInventoryItemStockLevel` function.
 3.16. Unleashed
  • API: `StockOnHand/PUT` to adjust inventory directly.
 3.17. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
  • API: `/products/{product_id}/variants/{variant_id}` stock field sync.
 3.18. ChannelAdvisor
  • REST API: `PATCH /v1/Products({id})/Quantity` for native quantity updates.
 3.19. Squarespace Commerce
  • Commerce Inventory API: `PUT /inventory/{sku}` endpoint.
 3.20. PrestaShop
  • Webservice API: `stock_availables` resource.
 3.21. Salesforce Commerce Cloud
  • OCAPI: `/inventory_lists/{list_id}/product_inventory_records/{product_id}` stock data.
 3.22. Wix Stores
  • Inventory API: `POST /inventory/update` to update item counts.

Benefits

 4.1. Eliminates double-selling and minimizes manual stock count errors in all channels.
 4.2. Saves staff time with automated, persistent updates whenever product or stock changes occur.
 4.3. Protects against negative customer experiences related to product availability inaccuracies.
 4.4. Ensures regulatory and partner compliance (such as MAP pricing).
 4.5. Supports rapid scaling to new sales channels without additional manual workload.
 4.6. Provides centralized, auditable inventory management for accounting and demand planning.