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Custom Feed Integration Setup

Configure custom data feeds for suppliers using CSV, XML, or API endpoints to import product catalogs and inventory data.

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Custom Feed Integration

For suppliers without native API integrations, Invexhub supports custom data feeds through CSV files, XML feeds, FTP uploads, or custom API endpoints.

Supported Feed Types

  • CSV Files: Manual upload or automated FTP/SFTP retrieval
  • XML Feeds: RSS-style feeds with custom schemas
  • REST APIs: Custom API endpoints with authentication
  • FTP/SFTP: Automated file downloads from supplier servers
  • Email Attachments: Parse product files from email

CSV Feed Configuration

Required Fields

  • SKU: Unique product identifier
  • Title: Product name/title
  • Price: Current selling price
  • Cost: Wholesale/supplier cost
  • Quantity: Available inventory

Optional Fields

  • Description, Category, Brand, UPC/EAN
  • Weight, Dimensions, Images
  • Specifications, Features
  • Supplier part number, Manufacturer
  • Shipping class, Lead time

Feed Mapping

Configure field mapping between supplier data and your store:

  1. Upload sample feed file
  2. Map supplier columns to Invexhub fields
  3. Set data transformations and validation rules
  4. Configure pricing and inventory logic
  5. Test mapping with sample products

Automated Processing

  • Scheduled Downloads: Automatic file retrieval from FTP/SFTP
  • Data Validation: Check for required fields and format errors
  • Duplicate Detection: Merge or skip duplicate products
  • Change Tracking: Identify price and inventory updates
  • Error Reporting: Detailed logs of processing issues

Best Practices

  • Data Quality: Ensure clean, consistent supplier data
  • Regular Updates: Schedule frequent feed processing
  • Backup Processing: Maintain previous feed versions
  • Performance Optimization: Process large feeds in batches
  • Monitor Changes: Track significant price or availability changes

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