Inventory sources at /integrations/inventory-sources let you keep your stock levels updated by importing data from external systems like ERPs, WMS, or other e-commerce platforms.
If you manage your inventory in an external system (an ERP, a WMS, or an automated spreadsheet), inventory sources let you reflect those levels in Fenicia without duplicating data entry.
Stock changes in the external system sync to Fenicia, keeping your sales channels with accurate information and reducing the risk of overselling.
Tip
Inventory sources complement product sources. While product sources import the catalog (name, price, images), inventory sources keep quantities up to date.
On the inventory sources screen, click "Add source" and select the external system type.
Provide credentials and connection parameters based on the system:
Define how the product identifier in the external system (SKU, internal code) relates to the product in Fenicia.
Launch the initial sync to verify the mapping works correctly and levels update as expected.
Each source shows its sync status in real time:
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Syncing | The source is processing an inventory update |
| Completed | The last sync finished successfully |
| Error | The sync failed; check credentials and system availability |
| Pending | The sync is scheduled but has not yet executed |
Next to each status you will see the timestamp of the last successful sync. This lets you verify how recent the inventory data shown in Fenicia is.
Syncs with errors
When a sync fails, Fenicia automatically retries at increasing intervals (5 min, 15 min, 1 hour). If the error persists after 3 retries, the source is marked as error and you will receive a notification.
At any time you can force an immediate sync:
This is useful when:
Each source includes a monitoring panel with:
Unmapped SKUs
If the external system sends a SKU that does not exist in Fenicia, it is logged as "unmapped" in the report. You can create the missing product or adjust the mapping to resolve these cases.
Configure how often Fenicia queries the external system:
| Frequency | Recommended for |
|---|---|
| Every 5 minutes | High sales volume, overselling risk |
| Every 15 minutes | Medium volume, most stores |
| Every hour | Low volume, stable inventory |
| Manual | Only syncs when you request it |