Inventory synchronization across locations

Purpose

1.1. To automate the real-time synchronization of inventory levels across multiple store locations, e-commerce sites, and warehouses in the pet store industry.
1.2. Enables accurate stock visibility, prevents overselling, and automates inventory adjustments at each sales or transfer point.
1.3. Supports omnichannel retail by automatedly combining brick-and-mortar and online inventory in a unified manner.
1.4. Optimizes inventory management and automates reordering processes, reducing manual data entry and risk of human error.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Automated inventory update when an item is sold in-store or online.
2.2. Inventory receives a shipment or stock transfer.
2.3. Manual adjustment or correction logged in any platform.
2.4. Scheduled automated synchronization at defined intervals (e.g., every 5 minutes).
2.5. Low stock alert threshold triggered.
2.6. New product added to any linked inventory system.

Platform Variants

3.1. Shopify
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Level API — Configure automated webhooks on "inventory_level/update".
3.2. WooCommerce
• Feature/Setting: REST API "PUT /wp-json/wc/v3/products/{id}" to automate updates of stock quantities.
3.3. Vend (Lightspeed Retail)
• Feature/Setting: Webhooks for "inventory.update" event, automates broadcast of stock changes.
3.4. Square
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API "BatchChangeInventory" for automated inventory adjustments.
3.5. Clover
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API endpoint "/v3/merchants/{mId}/items" for automating inventory sync.
3.6. Netsuite
• Feature/Setting: SuiteScript automation for "InventoryTransfer" and "InventoryAdjustment" records.
3.7. QuickBooks Commerce
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API "PUT /inventory" for automated multi-location level updates.
3.8. Xero
• Feature/Setting: InventoryItem endpoint in API for automated data sync on stock adjustments.
3.9. Zoho Inventory
• Feature/Setting: "Items" API and automated workflow rules for stock movement.
3.10. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/Setting: Data Integrator/Power Automate flow for "on change" of inventory records.
3.11. Oracle Netsuite
• Feature/Setting: Web services (SuiteTalk) for automated "Inventory Update".
3.12. SAP Business One
• Feature/Setting: Service Layer automation for "Inventory Transfer" operations.
3.13. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature/Setting: REST API inventory module for automated multi-location adjustments.
3.14. Cin7
• Feature/Setting: Product and Inventory API — automate POST to update stock across branches.
3.15. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Feature/Setting: Inventory endpoints for automatic reconciliation after sales.
3.16. DEAR Systems
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API for "POST Inventory/Movement" automation.
3.17. Unleashed Software
• Feature/Setting: API call PUT "Stock On Hand" endpoint to synchronize levels.
3.18. Skubana
• Feature/Setting: Webhooks for automated sync upon order shipment or receipt.
3.19. Brightpearl
• Feature/Setting: Automation workflow for "Inventory Updated" event.
3.20. Odoo
• Feature/Setting: Inventory module — automated scheduled action to push/pull stock levels across databases.
3.21. Magento
• Feature/Setting: Web API "POST /V1/inventory/source-items" for automated inventory changes.

Benefits

4.1. Automates inventory updates and ensures stock accuracy across all locations instantaneously.
4.2. Reduces manual entry, saving staff time and automating repetitive tasks.
4.3. Prevents stockouts and overselling with automated synchronization and visibility.
4.4. Facilitates automated replenishment by triggering purchase orders at re-order points.
4.5. Enables centralized, automated control over inventory for scaling and multi-site operations.
4.6. Enhances customer experience by automatedly reflecting real-time availability everywhere.
4.7. Provides robust audit trails via automation, improving compliance and reporting.