Outlet
Overview
📥 Direction: Retail Express → Zudello
🔄 Sync Type: Incremental sync
🏢 Target Entity: Zudello Location
Outlet (location) data flows from Retail Express to Zudello to provide store and location information for inventory and sales tracking. In Zudello, an Outlet is referred to as a Location.
Location Benefits
✅ Store Management - Complete outlet/store information
✅ Location Entity - Maps to Zudello location structure
✅ Simple Mapping - Direct field mapping without complex transformations
✅ Status Tracking - Enabled/disabled outlet management
Key Behaviours
- Status Sync: The outlet's status is determined by the
enabledfield in Retail Express.enabledoutlets are set toACTIVE, otherwise they areINACTIVE. - Simple Mapping: The integration uses a straightforward mapping of fields from Retail Express to Zudello's Location entity.
Field Mappings
| Zudello Field | Retail Express Field | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Code | id | The outlet ID from Retail Express. |
| Name | name | The name of the outlet. |
| Status | enabled | ACTIVE if enabled, INACTIVE otherwise. |
Use Cases
Retail Chain Management
- Multi-Store Operations: Track performance across multiple outlets.
- Inventory Distribution: Manage inventory levels by location.
Location-Based Operations
- Purchase Orders: Track orders by delivery location.
- Inventory Tracking: Location-specific inventory management.
- Sales Analysis: Store-specific performance metrics.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Outlet not syncing | The outlet has not been recently modified in Retail Express. | Check the outlet's modification date in Retail Express. |
| Missing outlet names | The name field is empty in Retail Express. | Verify outlet names in Retail Express configuration. |
| Status incorrect | The enabled flag is not set correctly. | Review the outlet's status in Retail Express. |