Shopify + Multi-Channel Marketplaces Integration
Overselling costs you Amazon suspensions. Inventory allocation conflicts create fulfillment nightmares. Listing sync breaks after catalog updates. We build integrations that keep multi-channel operations clean.
Integration goals
Unified inventory and order management across Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and other marketplaces.
- Real-time inventory sync across all channels (Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok)
- Automated order routing to correct fulfillment location
- Unified catalog management with channel-specific customization
- Prevent overselling with intelligent inventory allocation
- Centralized order management in Shopify
What breaks in practice
We've seen these patterns destroy integrations. Here's what to watch for:
Overselling triggers marketplace suspensions
You sell the last unit on Shopify. Amazon also sells it. You cancel Amazon order. Account health drops. Suspension risk.
Inventory allocation conflicts
Reserve 100 units for Amazon FBA. Shopify shows 100 available. Both channels sell 60. You're short 20 units. Scramble to restock.
Listing sync breaks after catalog update
You update product description in Shopify. Amazon listing doesn't sync. SKU mismatch causes orders to fail routing.
Order routing sends to wrong warehouse
Amazon order should route to FBA. Integration sends to 3PL. Customer gets duplicate shipment. Wasted fulfillment cost.
Channel-specific pricing not enforced
Amazon requires pricing parity. Integration syncs wrong price. Buy Box eligibility drops. Sales plummet.
How we build it
Hub-and-spoke architecture with Shopify as central hub. Real-time inventory allocation prevents overselling. Order routing logic handles channel-specific fulfillment.
Technical details
- Shopify Admin API as central inventory source
- Amazon SP-API for listings, inventory, and orders
- Walmart Marketplace API for multi-channel fulfillment
- TikTok Shop API for social commerce integration
- Inventory allocation engine with safety stock buffers
- Order routing logic based on SKU and fulfillment method
Sync strategy
Real-time inventory updates to all channels. Order import every 5 minutes. Listing sync on product updates. Nightly reconciliation across all channels.
Conflict resolution
Shopify is source of truth for inventory and catalog. Marketplaces have priority for order details. Conflicts trigger manual review.
Phased approach
We break complex integrations into manageable phases with clear milestones.
Discovery & Channel Mapping
1 week- Audit current listings across all marketplaces
- Map SKUs and inventory locations
- Document channel-specific pricing and fulfillment rules
- Define inventory allocation strategy
- Set up API access for all marketplaces
Inventory Sync & Allocation
2 weeks- Build inventory allocation engine
- Implement real-time sync to all channels
- Add safety stock buffers to prevent overselling
- Set up channel-specific inventory rules (FBA, MCF, 3PL)
- Add overselling prevention with real-time checks
Order Routing & Listing Sync
1 week- Build order import from all marketplaces
- Implement smart order routing logic
- Sync product listings with channel-specific customization
- Handle listing errors and compliance flags
- Add reconciliation for order status across channels
Testing & Launch
1 week- Test overselling prevention scenarios
- UAT with ops team for order routing
- Deploy monitoring for inventory sync lag
- Set up alerts for listing errors
- Go live with 7-day intensive monitoring
Requirements checklist
To build this integration, we'll need access to the following:
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