Illustrative project scope. The final configuration is agreed for your store.
What this service covers
01
Product imports
Map supplier fields, categories and identifiers before importing or updating the catalogue.
02
Stock & pricing
Define update schedules, stock rules and margin logic around available supplier data.
03
Orders & tracking
Assess order forwarding and tracking updates where the supplier supports them.
01
Understand the feed before importing the catalogue
We inspect a supplier sample or API documentation and map identifiers, categories, options and images. Import rules should protect your own content and define what happens when supplier fields are missing.
CSV, XML or API capabilities and data quality.
Stable identifiers, variants and ownership of descriptions.
A limited test import before a wider catalogue rollout.
02
Agree stock, price and supplier rules
Automation follows the information a supplier provides. We define update frequency, stock interpretation, currency handling, margins and rounding before automatic changes are enabled.
Treatment of unavailable, removed or incomplete products.
Rules for several suppliers offering the same item.
Logs and checks for unexpected stock or price changes.
03
Make order processing and recovery manageable
Order forwarding and tracking updates depend on supplier support. We specify the supported steps and how staff can identify failures instead of assuming every order will flow without intervention.
Order acknowledgements, split fulfilment and tracking where supported.
Schedules, API limits, retries and duplicate protection.
Responsibilities for supplier changes and ongoing maintenance.
A clear route from enquiry to delivery
01
Review
Understand the installation, goals and dependencies.
02
Agree
Define the work, cost, responsibilities and acceptance checks.
03
Implement
Carry out the agreed changes and test the relevant journeys.
04
Hand over
Explain the result, deployment and any follow-up recommendations.
That depends on the supplier’s API or feed. We agree a realistic schedule and supported workflows before development.
Can you import supplier products from XML or CSV?+
Yes. We review a sample feed, product identifiers, field mapping, images and categories. Update rules should also cover missing products and incomplete data, so a supplier change does not unexpectedly overwrite the store catalogue.
Can you apply my own margins to supplier prices?+
We can discuss rules for margins, rounding and updates based on the available supplier data. The specification should define how price changes, currencies and missing values are handled before automatic updates are enabled.
How are the cost and scope agreed?+
We review your current store and requirements before quoting. Investigation, implementation, licences and ongoing support are distinguished so you can see what the proposal includes.
How is the work tested before release?+
We agree representative pages, data and customer journeys for the scope. A test environment is used where appropriate, with publication timing and backup responsibilities discussed beforehand.
OCS / OpenCart dropshipping automation
Let’s define the right work for your store.
Tell us what you want to improve. We will help turn the requirements into a clear next step.
