How to set up an IntegratedFlow Sales Channel [Step-by-step guide]

To connect IntegratedFlow, you will have to, first, create a Sales Channel connection, and then, set up the connection parameters.

Once the connection has been established between the system and techOMS, you will be able to push and update Sales Orders, get stock updates and synchronize inventory.

The process consists in two phases:

1) Create the channel

2) Configure additional parameters

NOTE: Make sure that you are operating at the right Vendor/Warehouse beforehand.

CREATE CHANNEL

To create a Sales Channel you will have to follow the instructions in How to Create a Sales Channel [Step-by-step guide]

Once you have added it, proceed to the following section.

CONFIGURE ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS 

To configure additional parameters:

1) Click on the created channel's name in the list

2) Add/Change/Set parameters according to each section as required (click to enhance):

SECTIONS

A) QUICK ACTIONS, allows to perform additional/quick actions:

• Sync: Allows to manually Receive Inventory Levels, Shipments and Receipts, as well as Import and Export Products to the channel
  
• Save: Saves and commits changes
  
• Delete: Deletes the channel connection

B) VIEW SELECTION, allows to change the different view modes:

• Main settings (default): Allows to review and set the basic connection settings
  • General: Indicates the Application type and the display name for the connection, which can be edited if required for more convenient identification if there are many
  • Sync actions: displays information about the synchronization actions and last activity, as well as allowing manual logging 
• Advanced: Allows to define Units of Measurement, Fulfillment Location Mappings, as well as order download rules and Order and Inventory options and more options as detailed in How to manage Sales Channels Advanced settings [Step-by-Step guide]
• Carrier Mappings: Allows to review and set Carrier name mappings between the Sales Channel connection and techOMS as detailed here: How to map Carriers in a Sales Channel [Step-by-step guide]
• SKU Mappings: Allows to review and set SKU mappings between the WMS connection and techOMS as detailed here: How to map SKUs in a Sales Channel [Step-by-step guide]
• Integrations: Allows to configure the WMS and techSHIP connection parameters.

NOTE: If you wish to set up automations for the channel, follow the steps here: How to configure Recurring Jobs for Sales/Fulfillment channel Automation [Step-by-step guide]