Automated just-in-time inventory syncing for custom manufacturing suppliers.
Small manufacturing businesses struggle with scalable inventory tracking for custom orders, causing frequent stockouts and wasteful overproduction.
StockSync connects your inventory to supplier APIs or emails, auto-ordering parts for incoming custom orders to minimize stock holding. Set rules like 'order if below buffer for this order type'. Tracks deliveries and updates stock in real-time to prevent overproduction.
Small manufacturing businesses managing custom orders
One-click supplier auto-reorders based on custom order pipelines, not generic thresholds.
supportive
Add suppliers via API/email templates.
Define buffers per order type/part.
See upcoming customs and projected needs.
Update stock on arrival confirmations.
Overview of pending orders vs stock.
Webhook from CRM/ERP for new customs.
Log reorder costs for profitability.
Combine orders to suppliers.
Reorder log and savings calc.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| api_key | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| part_type | text | No |
| buffer_qty | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| delivered_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/suppliersAdd supplier
/api/rulesSet reorder rules
/api/orders/incomingSync new custom order
/api/dashboardJIT overview
/api/reorderTrigger auto-reorder
/api/deliveriesConfirm arrival
/api/historyReorder logs
10 orders/mo
Priority cron jobs
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 3% | $48 | $576 |
| Month 6 | 700 | 5% | $700 | $8,400 |
StockSync auto-orders from suppliers exactly when your custom jobs need parts.
Target supplier directories like ThomasNet, email small mfg using same suppliers offering joint onboarding. Post in Supply Chain Reddit, free setup call for first 3. Leverage personal network in manufacturing.
Inventory basics
No auto-reorder for customs
JIT focus on order-triggered buys
Integrations
Enterprise pricing
Affordable supplier automation
Switching costs from synced supplier relationships and rules.
Supply chain disruptions making JIT essential for small players.
Supplier API variability
Email fallback + popular suppliers first
High Stripe fees early
Volume discounts
Success: 80% want auto-orders
Success: First auto-order success
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