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Setting up a Dropshipping Workflow (POS to Online Store)

In this tutorial, we'll walk through the process of setting up a seamless dropshipping workflow. We will import products from a physical Point of Sale (POS) system like CycleSoftware or Wilmar and export them to an online store like Shopify or WooCommerce.

Overview​

A dropshipping workflow in StoreLinkr consists of two main parts:

  1. Product Import: Fetching items, descriptions, and basic stock from your POS.
  2. Product Export: Pushing those items to your webshop.

Step 1: Using the Workflow Wizard​

The easiest way to start is with the Workflow Wizard found on your StoreLinkr Dashboard.

  1. Integration Type: Select Products.
  2. Import Source: Choose your POS system (e.g., CycleSoftware). You will need your API credentials for this step.
  3. Export Target: Choose your online store (e.g., WooCommerce).
  4. Test Connections: Click the "Test Connections" button to ensure StoreLinkr can communicate with both systems.
  5. Create Integration: Once successful, save the workflow.

Step 2: Filtering Your Catalog​

You probably don't want to export every single nut and bolt from your POS to your online store.

  1. Navigate to Catalog > Categories > Import Filters.
  2. Scan your source categories.
  3. Uncheck any categories that aren't relevant for your webshop (e.g., "Internal Parts" or "Service Labor").
  4. StoreLinkr will now only import products from the "Allowed" categories.

Step 3: Enriching Data in the PIM​

POS data is often quite technical. Use the PIM Editor to make it consumer-friendly.

  1. Go to Catalog > Products.
  2. Open a product and update the Short and Long Descriptions.
  3. Upload high-quality images to replace the basic POS thumbnails.
  4. Configure Product Selections to only export items that have a high margin or at least 3 images.

Step 4: Automating Fulfillment​

Once a sale happens in your online store:

  1. StoreLinkr imports the order.
  2. Based on your Order Settings, the order is routed back to your POS or a specific supplier.
  3. When the status changes in the POS, StoreLinkr syncs the tracking info back to the customer.

Congratulations! You've just automated your retail-to-online pipeline.