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A Complete Dropship Integration Layer

A built‑in dropship capability designed for modern retail operations. Automate catalogue publishing, ingest orders instantly, synchronise inventory across warehouses, and update shipping information without relying on manual workflows or external middleware. tradeit™ provides the technical foundation for scalable supplier–retailer collaboration.

Key Features

  • Catalogue syndication: Enriched product data feeds for suppliers publishing into multiple retail channels.
  • Real‑time order ingestion: Retailer orders created instantly through a dedicated Dropship Order API.
  • Inventory synchronisation: Accurate stock visibility at variant and warehouse level.
  • Shipping and tracking updates: Automated fulfilment updates for retailers and customers.
  • Retailer‑specific rules: Mapping, transformation, and compliance workflows built into the platform.
Integration

How tradeit™ Supports Dropship Workflows

  • Catalogue Feeds

    Publish enriched, accurate product data to retail partners.

    • Automated feeds
    • Support for multiple retailer formats
    • Category mapping and attribute transformation
    • Price lists, promotions, and contract pricing
    • Media and asset delivery

    Your catalogue stays synchronised across all channels.

  • Real‑Time Order Ingestion (Dropship Order API)

    Ingest retailer orders instantly through a dedicated API.

    • API‑based order submission
    • Order validation
    • Customer‑specific pricing and rules
    • Automatic order creation
    • Partial shipments and backorders

    Zero manual intervention, full traceability.

  • Inventory Feeds

    Provide accurate stock visibility across all fulfilment locations.

    • Real‑time or scheduled updates
    • Multi‑warehouse support
    • Safety stock and buffer rules
    • Variant‑level inventory

    Reduce overselling and protect fulfilment SLAs.

  • Shipping and Tracking Updates

    Automate fulfilment communications to retailers and customers.

    • Shipping confirmations
    • Carrier and service‑level mapping
    • Tracking numbers and URLs
    • Multi‑parcel shipments
    • Automated status updates

    Improved transparency, fewer customer service queries.

  • Retailer‑Specific Rules and Compliance

    Meet each retailer’s exact technical and data requirements.

    • Data mapping and transformation
    • Format‑specific workflows
    • Error handling and retry logic
    • Compliance monitoring
    • Custom rules and business logic

    tradeit™ adapts to each retailer’s standards.

  • Returns & After‑Sales Workflows

    Support complete post‑purchase processes for dropship operations.

    • Returns notification and approval workflows
    • Stock adjustment and reconciliation
    • Status updates for retailers and customers
    • Integration with warehouse or supplier systems

    Reduce friction and maintain accurate operational records.


Integration Options

Flexible integration support for retail environments.

  • API connectivity for orders, catalogue, stock, shipping, and returns
  • Feed‑based integrations for high‑volume product data and inventory updates
  • File‑based exchange (where required by retailers)
  • Data transformation for retailer‑specific schemas
  • Error handling, retries, and monitoring

This ensures suppliers and retailers can integrate using the methods that best fit their technology stack.

 

Integrations options

Built for Suppliers and Retailers

  • Suppliers
    • Manage product data centrally
    • Automate order workflows
    • Maintain retailer compliance
    • Scale without adding manual processes
  • Retailers
    • Onboard suppliers faster
    • Standardise catalogue and inventory inputs
    • Improve order accuracy
    • Build a robust, scalable dropship programme

Why tradeit™ Is Different

  • Built‑In Dropship Capability

    Other platforms rely on middleware or plugins to support dropship workflows. tradeit™ does not. Dropship integration is part of the core platform, meaning catalogue data, orders, stock, and shipping all run through one system designed for high‑volume B2B and retail operations.

    • Built‑in dropship integration
    • One system for catalogue, orders, stock, and shipping
    • Configurable retailer‑specific rules
    • No dependency on fragile third‑party connectors
    • Designed for demanding supplier and retail environments

    A unified platform for ecommerce, B2B ordering, procurement, and retailer connectivity.

  • A Complete Retail Integration Ecosystem

    tradeit™ supports every stage of the supplier–retailer relationship:

    • Catalogue syndication
    • Dropship order ingestion
    • Inventory synchronisation
    • Shipping and tracking updates
    • Returns workflows
    • Retailer‑specific rules
    • Reporting and performance insights

    Everything you need to operate as a fully integrated retail partner.

“Red’s experience with B2B ecommerce and integrations made the process straightforward”
CEO, Tropicana Wholesale
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Tropicana Whoelsale

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