Shopify & Make.com Inventory Sync
Engineered automated webhook listener & multi-warehouse inventory reconciler for Shopify, Make.com, and Google Sheets
01 // The Problem Context
Multi-channel e-commerce retailer suffered frequent stock-outs and inventory discrepancies due to delayed manual spreadsheet updates between Shopify and 3PL warehouses.
02 // Solutions Architecture
Designed a multi-scenario Make.com workflow triggering on Shopify order creation and refund webhooks. Built automated stock reconcilers updating Google Sheets inventory ledgers in real-time.
Workflow Execution Pathway
Customer completes checkout on Shopify storefront
Shopify Order Webhook fires to Make.com endpoint
Make scenario parses multi-line item SKUs and quantities
Google Sheets & 3PL warehouse inventory ledgers updated
Reorder alert triggered if stock drops below safety threshold
Key Technical Decision
“Utilized Make.com data mappers and iterator modules to handle bulk SKU order updates atomically without hitting Shopify API rate limits.”
Audited Performance
Eliminated manual data entry errors and prevented over 120 potential stock-out incidents in the first 60 days.
03 // Refactor Assessment
“Integrate direct REST API connection to 3PL ERP system replacing legacy spreadsheet sync.”
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