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Order & inventory workflow systems

Custom order and inventory systems that handle real-world cases — partial shipments, multi-warehouse, returns, exceptions — without forcing the team back to spreadsheets.

The problem

Off-the-shelf order and inventory tools simplify away the cases that matter — partial shipments, multi-warehouse allocation, custom approval rules, returns, and exception handling. The team ends up patching things together in spreadsheets, shared inboxes, and side-channels.

The approach

We design custom order-to-fulfilment systems around your actual workflow: multi-warehouse inventory, conditional routing, exception handling, supplier and carrier integrations, and reporting wired in from the start.

What we deliver

Multi-warehouse inventory model
Order routing and allocation rules
Fulfilment, returns, and exception flows
Supplier and carrier API integrations
Real-time stock visibility for ops and customers
Accounting / ERP integration
Reports for finance, ops, and execs

Who this is for

  • Multi-channel ecommerce operations
  • Distribution, wholesale, and B2B sellers
  • Light manufacturers managing components and finished goods
  • Companies running multiple warehouses or 3PLs

Example engagements

  1. Order-to-cash platform for a multi-channel wholesaler
  2. Multi-warehouse allocation system with stock reservation
  3. Returns workflow with credits, restocking, and inspections
  4. Supplier API hub feeding a production planner

How we deliver order & inventory systems

Discovery, blueprint, milestone build, and rollout for end-to-end order and inventory workflows.

01

Workflow mapping

Document the end-to-end order, inventory, and fulfilment flow with the team.

2 weeks
02

System blueprint

Design the data model, routing rules, integrations, and reporting.

1 weeks
03

Build & integrate

Weekly demos, milestone releases, integration with accounting/shipping/ERP.

8 weeks
04

Launch & stabilise

Cutover, training, and ongoing improvements.

1 weeks

Timeline & budget

Typical timeline

10–16 weeks

Most order/inventory builds run 10–16 weeks. Multi-warehouse migrations and ERP replacements take longer.

Typical budget

$25k–$150k

Typical engagements run $25,000 to $150,000 depending on warehouses, channels, and integrations.

Frequently asked questions

Can we integrate with NetSuite / QuickBooks / ShipStation?

Yes — accounting, ERP, and shipping integrations are standard, with monitoring and reconciliation built in.

Will it scale beyond our current volume?

We design around your projected next-stage volume so the system doesn't need rebuilding in 12 months.

Can we handle partial shipments and backorders?

Yes — those are exactly the cases generic tools simplify away. Custom systems handle them as first-class flows.

What does an order-inventory engagement cost?

Most engagements run $25,000 to $150,000. Larger multi-warehouse builds with ERP replacements land higher.

Let's talk

Ready to start a project?

Tell us what you're trying to build and the outcome you need. We'll suggest a scope, timeline, and milestone-priced plan.

We will respond within 1 business day.

We will respond within 1 business day.