Synchronization of inventory data with ERP

Purpose

1.1. Ensure real-time, bidirectional synchronization of inventory data between procurement systems, warehouses, and ERP for accurate parts tracking, order forecasting, and reduction of stock discrepancies in the aircraft manufacturing supply chain.
1.2. Unify data from multiple sources (suppliers, production, logistics) into the ERP, supporting lean manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and rapid anomaly detection across corporate and global supply sites.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New part receipt by warehouse (barcode scan/event).
2.2. Stock level change during production or order fulfillment.
2.3. Scheduled batch updates (hourly/daily/real time).
2.4. Supplier ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice) received.
2.5. Discrepancy or exception flagged by inventory audit.
2.6. Manual inventory adjustments by procurement or warehouse staff.

Platform Variants

3.1. Oracle NetSuite
   • Function/API: Inventory Adjustment API (POST /inventoryAdjustments) — Map incoming stock level changes.
3.2. SAP S/4HANA
   • Feature: MIGO/MIRO transaction synchronization via OData service — Configure Delta Pull from warehouse systems.
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
   • API: Data Management Framework, InventoryOnHandEntity — Enable Webhook on inventory delta.
3.4. Infor LN
   • Function: Event-driven BOD (Business Object Document) interface — Real-time inventory transaction update.
3.5. Epicor ERP
   • API: REST v2.0 InventorySvc — Listen for StockStatusChanged events.
3.6. IFS Applications
   • API: InventoryPartInStock API — Sync on stock and issue event.
3.7. QAD Adaptive ERP
   • Feature: Inventory Control API — Integrate with Inventory Transactions endpoint for stock moves.
3.8. SYSPRO
   • API: Inventory Movements — REST endpoint for instant part update push.
3.9. Priority Software
   • Functionality: Priority REST API, InventoryTransactions — Automate part addition/removal.
3.10. Sage X3
   • Feature: Stock Movements Web Service — Scheduled pull/push of stock data.
3.11. IBM Maximo
   • Feature: Integration Framework MIF — Configure Inventory Data Publish Channel workflow.
3.12. Odoo
   • API: Stock Quant Model (stock.quant) — Trigger sync via create/write events.
3.13. ServiceNow
   • Feature: IntegrationHub Flow Designer, Inventory Update — Flow on inventory events.
3.14. BambooHR
   • API: Custom Tables/Inventory — Post-employee part check-out triggers update.
3.15. Salesforce
   • Feature: Platform Events for ProductItem — Connect with ERP inventory flow.
3.16. Workday
   • API: Inventory Integration Services — Real-time or batch stock adjustment import.
3.17. Google Sheets
   • App: Sheets API — Webhook triggers on row change reflecting stock movement.
3.18. Smartsheet
   • Feature: Automations on Inventory Tracker sheet — Bridge to ERP via Webhooks.
3.19. QuickBooks Online
   • API: Inventory Adjustment (POST /inventoryadjustment) — Reconcile entries on event.
3.20. Amazon Redshift
   • Feature: Lambda function on data ingest — Sync data warehouse inventory with ERP.
3.21. AWS API Gateway
   • Function: RESTful API for GET/POST inventory data — Intermediary endpoint for ERP updates.
3.22. Azure Logic Apps
   • Functionality: Scheduled or webhook-based automation — Connects disparate systems for inventory sync.
3.23. Google Cloud Pub/Sub
   • Feature: Push notifications for inventory updates — Propagate events to ERP.
3.24. RabbitMQ
   • Feature: Message Queue for Inventory Events — Guarantees delivery to ERP backend.

Benefits

   4.1. Eliminates manual effort and latency in reconciling stock data versus ERP records.
   4.2. Reduces risk of production halts due to misplaced or miscounted inventory.
   4.3. Adheres to compliance requirements with complete audit trails in procurement and supply.
   4.4. Provides accurate, real-time insights for procurement planning and supplier management.
   4.5. Improves customer and regulatory trust through transparent material flow and traceability.