Supplier and Order Management AutomationsPurpose
1.2. Seamlessly update pricing, descriptions, images, barcodes, allergens, and stock details from multiple supplier feeds to online and in-store systems.
1.3. Eliminate manual errors, reduce catalog maintenance time, and ensure product data is always current, compliant, and optimized for search and promotions.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Supplier changes published to vendor API (REST or SOAP push/pull).
2.3. Scheduled periodic sync for inventory or price changes (e.g., hourly, daily).
2.4. Manual request/approval from procurement or category manager for catalog refresh.
2.5. External changes to taxonomy or compliance regulations requiring data update.
Platform variants
3.1. Shopify
• Feature/Setting: Admin API – Products endpoint; set up webhook: product/update; configure with private app token.
3.2. WooCommerce
• Feature/Setting: REST API v3 – /wp-json/wc/v3/products; authenticate via OAuth; map supplier fields to Woo attributes.
3.3. BigCommerce
• Feature/Setting: Catalog Products API – POST/PATCH on /stores/{store_hash}/v3/catalog/products; create API account for automation.
3.4. Square
• Feature/Setting: Catalog API – BatchUpsertCatalogObjects; configure OAuth2 app with Product scope.
3.5. Quickbooks Commerce
• Feature/Setting: Products API – PATCH /v3/products; enable auto-sync; connect supplier system to eliminate duplication.
3.6. SAP Commerce Cloud
• Feature/Setting: DataHub Inbound Integration; configure mapping from CSV/XML to data model; automate import triggers.
3.7. Zoho Inventory
• Feature/Setting: API – Items module; webhook on supplier update; use API key for secure updates.
3.8. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/Setting: Product Information Management – Data Entities API; configure recurring Data Import job.
3.9. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: SuiteTalk SOAP/REST Web Services – Update InventoryItem/List/Description; set up user roles and permission for automation.
3.10. Lightspeed Retail
• Feature/Setting: Products API endpoint /products.json; enable webhooks; use API credentials for batch updates.
3.11. Vend (now Lightspeed X)
• Feature/Setting: Product API: POST/PUT /api/2.0/products; create integration user; map field names.
3.12. Magento (Adobe Commerce)
• Feature/Setting: REST API – /V1/products; set up Bearer Auth; automate with cron-triggered scripts.
3.13. Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• Feature/Setting: OCAPI Data API – /products; enable client credentials flow; automate post-processing logic via scripts.
3.14. PrestaShop
• Feature/Setting: Webservice API – /api/products; configure auto-import module; limit to selected vendors.
3.15. Wix Stores
• Feature/Setting: Wix Stores API – POST/PUT store-products.v1.products; connect external supplier and schedule syncs.
3.16. OpenCart
• Feature/Setting: REST Admin API – /api/product; use JWT tokens; enable module for auto mapping from feeds.
3.17. Epicor Eagle
• Feature/Setting: Product Data Integrator – SFTP product file drop with auto-import rules.
3.18. Infor CloudSuite Distribution
• Feature/Setting: DataLake REST API; automate batch import jobs from supplier sources.
3.19. Freshdesk
• Feature/Setting: Marketplace App Integration; pull supplier product tickets/records; push structured catalog entries.
3.20. Google Merchant Center
• Feature/Setting: Content API for Shopping – Insert/Update products feed; automate OAuth2 setup and field mapping.
Benefits
4.2. Brings rapid, multi-channel product updates to shelves and online storefronts.
4.3. Streamlines compliance with labeling, allergens, and country of origin requirements.
4.4. Facilitates promotions, discounts, and introductions of new product lines dynamically.
4.5. Ensures suppliers’ latest offerings reach customers instantly, enhancing competitiveness.