Sync events in Inventory Sync Groups
Once products are grouped together in a Inventory Group, any changes made to one product can automatically sync to other products in the same group. This ensures your inventory and product data stay consistent across all stores.
How Sync Happens
The app automatically triggers a sync when certain events occur on a product that belongs to a Inventory Group. Here are the main events that can trigger synchronization:
1.Group created or updated
Whenever a group is created or updated, the app automatically syncs inventory according to the configuration in that group. Includes:
a. Group created/edited: When you add or modify a group’s settings or variants.
b. Bulk update: When multiple groups are updated through the bulk editor.
c. Import: When groups are imported via CSV file.
Note: The app recalculates inventory for all variants included in the updated group.
Example:
You create a group that links T-shirt Red and T-shirt Blue. When the group is saved, Tipo Sync automatically sets both products to have the same inventory count (e.g., 100 units each).
2.Order created
When a new order is created, the app deducts the ordered quantity from the corresponding inventory across all locations in the group (based on your sync rules). This ensures all related products in the group remain synchronized in real time.
Example: A customer orders 1 T-shirt Red. The stock of both T-shirt Red and T-shirt Blue decreases by 1 unit since they belong to the same sync group.
3.Order refunded or canceled
If an order is refunded or canceled, and the “Restock items” option is selected, the inventory is automatically restocked in the related group.
Note: Only items with “Restock” checked in Shopify will be synced back to available inventory.
Example: A customer cancels their order for T-shirt Red and you choose to restock the item. The app will automatically add 1 unit back to both T-shirt Red and T-shirt Blue.
4.Order Location Changed
If an order’s fulfillment location is changed, the app recalculates and adjusts inventory quantities in both the old and new locations accordingly.
This keeps stock accurate when orders are reassigned to a different fulfillment center.
Example: An order for T-shirt Red is moved from Warehouse A to Warehouse B. The app will add 1 unit back to Warehouse A and reduce 1 unit from Warehouse B, keeping total inventory balanced.
5.Order edited
When an existing order is edited, the app automatically updates inventory based on the changes made.
Includes:
a. Add New Product: The newly added product is synced and its stock reduced.
b. Update Quantity: The app adjusts inventory to reflect the updated product quantity in the order.
Example: You edit an existing order and add 1 more T-shirt Red. The app reduces 1 unit from both T-shirt Red and T-shirt Blue to reflect the new total.
Summary
Group Created / Updated
Group created, edited, bulk updated, or imported
Recalculates and syncs inventory for all variants in the group
You link T-shirt Red and Blue → both updated to same stock
Order Created
New order placed
Deducts ordered quantity across all linked variants
1 Red sold → 1 Blue also deducted
Order Refunded / Canceled
Refund or cancellation with “Restock items” checked
Restocks product quantity in the group
1 Red refunded → 1 Blue also restocked
Order Location Changed
Order moved to another fulfillment location
Adjusts stock in both old and new locations
Move from Warehouse A → B → stock adjusted
Order Edited
Order modified
Updates inventory when new products are added or quantities changed
Added 1 more Red → 1 Blue also reduced
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