Inventory linked means that a customs declaration or shipment record is electronically connected to the physical inventory record held by a port, terminal, airport, warehouse, or inventory control system. In customs logistics, this link helps authorities verify that the declared goods match the cargo actually held at the location before release. In ecommerce, inventory linked can also describe stock levels that are synchronised across sales channels, warehouses, marketplaces, and fulfilment systems to prevent overselling.
- Enables automatic reorder triggers when stock falls below a minimum level
- Reduces manual order processing and communication errors
- Required by many large retailers for vendor-managed inventory programs
- Common in 3PL arrangements where the warehouse system links to the client’s ERP
Related terms: WMS, SKU, Warehousing Services, B2B Fulfillment.
