Vendor and Purchasing Automation
Automate purchasing, vendor feeds, and drop ship operations with intelligent reorder logic and pre-built supplier connections.
Overview
Solid Commerce automates your entire purchasing workflow — from demand forecasting and replenishment workflows to purchase order creation and vendor feed ingestion. The system monitors sales velocity, lead times, and margin targets to recommend when and how much to reorder.
Connect to vendors via EDI, API, FTP, or web services. Pre-built connections to major suppliers like WPS, Turn14, Part Unlimited, DCI, Helmet House, and Keystone get you operational faster. EDI connectivity supports 856 (ASN), 850 (Purchase Order), 810 (Invoice), 832 (Price/Sales Catalog), and more.
For drop shippers, automated margin protection adjusts your listing prices when vendor costs change. Orders route directly to the appropriate vendor based on rules you define — including availability, cost, and proximity to the buyer.
Key Features
Velocity-Based Replenishment Alerts
Monitor sales velocity and inventory levels to generate reorder alerts before stockouts occur. Factor in lead times, seasonal trends, and demand forecasts.
Automated Purchase Order Drafts
Generate purchase orders automatically based on reorder points, minimum quantities, and vendor terms. Review and approve in bulk.
EDI Connectivity
Connect to vendors, retailers, and 3PLs via EDI. Support for 856 ASN, 850 Purchase Order, 810 Invoice, 832 Price/Sales Catalog, and more.
API, FTP, and Web Service Integration
Ingest vendor feeds and transmit orders via REST API, SFTP, or web services. One API set connects your ERP to 30+ marketplaces.
Pre-Built Supplier Connections
Ready-to-use integrations with WPS, Turn14, Part Unlimited, DCI, Helmet House, Keystone, and other major distributors.
Drop Ship Automation
Route orders directly to vendors for fulfillment. Automate tracking number retrieval and marketplace updates.
Margin Protection
When vendor costs change, listing prices adjust automatically to protect your margins. Set minimum profit thresholds per SKU or category.
ERP Integration
Connect to NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft ATG, and other ERPs. Import orders and sync inventory bidirectionally.
Vendor Feed Normalization
Ingest product feeds from multiple vendors in different formats. The system normalizes data into your catalog structure automatically.
Inventory Forecasting
Machine learning analyzes past sales, seasonal trends, and marketplace dynamics to predict future demand and recommend optimal stock levels.
How It Works
Connect Vendors
Set up vendor connections via EDI, API, FTP, or pre-built integrations. Import vendor catalogs and cost data.
Configure Reorder Logic
Define reorder points, minimum quantities, lead times, and margin targets for each vendor and product.
Monitor and Act
The system tracks inventory velocity and generates replenishment recommendations and draft purchase orders when reorder points are reached.
Auto-Route Drop Ship Orders
Orders matching drop ship rules are sent directly to the vendor. Tracking numbers flow back to the marketplace automatically.
Protect Margins
Vendor cost changes trigger automatic listing price adjustments across all channels to maintain your target margins.
What's Included
- Velocity-based replenishment workflows and forecasting
- Automated purchase order drafts
- EDI connectivity (856, 850, 810, 832, and more)
- API, FTP, and web service integrations
- Pre-built supplier connections
- Drop ship automation with tracking sync
- Margin protection and auto-price adjustment
- ERP integration (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)
- Vendor feed ingestion and normalization
Not Part of This Module
- —Warehouse pick/pack/ship operations (see Order & Fulfillment)
- —Listing creation from vendor catalogs (see Catalog Operations)
- —Customer communication about order status (see Customer Support)
Who It's For
Frequently Asked Questions
Solid Commerce supports 856 (ASN), 850 (Purchase Order), 810 (Invoice), 832 (Price/Sales Catalog), and additional formats. Our team handles EDI mapping and partner onboarding.
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