Order Processing & FulfillmentPurpose
1.2. Automator allocates available stock instantly and updates inventory data across relevant platforms.
1.3. Automating reduces human error and expedites order fulfillment by confirming availability before proceeding.
1.4. Supports scalable, streamlined operations by enabling automatic backorder alerts and procurement initiation if stock is insufficient.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Optionally, triggers on a scheduled time (e.g., every 10 minutes) to batch-process incoming orders.
2.3. Automates also if manual input or upload modifies orders via POS or CRM.
Platform Variants
3.1. SAP
• API: POST /inventory/stock-check
• Automating triggers on incoming sales order to verify and lock available inventory.
3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature: SuiteScript automation; REST Inventory Adjustment API
• Automator checks item quantity and updates allocation in real time.
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Function: InventoryOnHand API
• Automates real-time availability check and reserve logic in fulfillment workflows.
3.4. Salesforce
• API: Inventory Management Custom Objects
• Automates inventory check using triggers on Opportunity/Order objects.
3.5. Zoho Inventory
• Function: Order Placement Webhook + /api/v1/availableinventory
• Automating allocation via ZOHO CRM order events.
3.6. Shopify
• Webhook: orders/create + InventoryLevel API
• Runs automatedly upon order receipt to manage and reserve stock.
3.7. QuickBooks Commerce
• Setting: Automated Inventory Adjustment; API /inventory
• Checks quantity and allocations during automated order processing.
3.8. Odoo
• Function: Automated Actions + /api/inventory
• Uses triggers to automate allocation and reorder if necessary.
3.9. Magento Commerce
• Event Observer: sales_order_place_after + Inventory API
• Automates real-time check and allocation workflow.
3.10. Cin7
• API: SalesOrderCreated webhook + /stockavailability endpoint
• Automates availability checks and updates stock locations.
3.11. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• API: /orders + /stockallocations
• Automation ensures allocation in parallel to order status change.
3.12. Unleashed
• Webhook: SalesOrderCreated + /StockOnHand endpoint
• Automated allocation across warehouses and stock bins.
3.13. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature: Order Entry Integration + Inventory Module API
• Real-time automated allocation on order trigger.
3.14. Skubana
• API: /orders/created + /inventory/available
• Automator confirms and adjusts stock on order submission.
3.15. DEAR Systems
• Function: SaleCreated webhook + /inventory/available
• Automates checking, allocating or flagging for backorder.
3.16. SAP Business One
• Service Layer: /InventoryGenEntry
• Automated allocation during sales order processing.
3.17. Brightpearl
• API: Order Placed Event + /product/GET/inventory
• Automatedly reserves stock and updates order status.
3.18. Infor CloudSuite Industrial
• REST: /api/inventory/check
• Automates availability check and triggers procurement if required.
3.19. Epicor ERP
• Function: Order Entry Automation + OnHandQty API
• Automatedly checks available stock and reserves during order entry.
3.20. WooCommerce
• Webhook: OrderCreated + wc/v3/products/inventory
• Automation updates and allocates via custom inventory check.
3.21. Vend POS
• Webhook: sale.created + /api/2.0/inventory
• Automates stock level check in retail + wholesale scenarios.
3.22. SAGE X3
• API: /api/V1/inventory
• Automating allocation on order trigger.
Benefits
4.2. Automating allocation upon order receipt expedites shipping and fulfillment cycles.
4.3. Improves customer satisfaction by guaranteeing real-time product availability.
4.4. Automation reduces manual errors, labor costs, and streamlines scaling operations.
4.5. Automated backorder or procurement trigger enhances supply chain resilience and transparency.