Benefits of the Channable x Shippingbo connector
Publish more reliable stock levels
Channable retrieves the available quantity from Shippingbo. You reduce stock discrepancies between your logistics operations and sales channels.
Reduce manual corrections
Your teams avoid regularly rebuilding stock files or correcting quantities one SKU at a time.
Stay in control of the update frequency
The data is continuously available via a dedicated URL. Channable can retrieve it according to the frequency defined in your configuration.
Make it easier to add new channels
Maintain a clearly identified stock source without creating a new export process every time your distribution evolves.
What is synchronised between Channable and Shippingbo
Synchronization is automatic. Some behaviors depend on order status and enabled options
| Data | Direction | Trigger and/or frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Product SKU | Shippingbo Channable | Available via a dedicated URL |
| Available quantity | Shippingbo Channable | Data continuously available |
| Stock file | Shippingbo Channable | Retrieval triggered by Channable |
Connection steps: Connect Channable to Shippingbo in just a few steps
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1.Define the file columns
Use the default SKU and Quantity headers, or choose the names required by your Channable configuration.
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2.Add the Channable service
In Shippingbo, open: Settings → Notifications and labels → External services → Add. Then select Channable.
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3.Configure stock data
Enter the column headers, then save the external service.
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4.Connect the URL to Channable
Retrieve the URL shown under Stock update, then use it in Channable to schedule data retrieval.
The limitations of Channable without Shippingbo
Without Shippingbo
- Publish consistent stock: Quantities may depend on files or sources that are difficult to maintain.
- Reduce manual handling: Teams recreate files or correct references with errors.
- Update stock more easily: Updates rely on a manual or unclear process.
- Identify the correct stock source: Several tools may display different quantities.
- Add new channels: Each new channel may require a new file or new configuration.
- Adapt the required format: Teams sometimes need to reprocess columns before import.
With Shippingbo
- Fewer stock discrepancies
- A real time saving every day
- Smoother updates
- Fewer operational control errors
- Growth that is easier to absorb
- Less reprocessing
Reliable, available and secure technology
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99.99% uptime
and proven cloud infrastructure
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Geo-replication
and real-time synchronization
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Continuous updates
without downtime
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GDPR compliance
and regular audits
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Proven cloud infrastructure
and regular audits
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Channable to Shippingbo?
Add Channable to Shippingbo external services, configure the file columns, then use the generated URL in Channable.
What data is sent to Channable?
The documented feed contains the SKU and available quantity. Column names can be customised according to your configuration.
Is stock synchronisation real-time?
Shippingbo makes the data continuously available. Channable then retrieves it according to the frequency defined in its configuration.
Is a Channable API key or token required?
No. The documented process does not require any Channable credentials. Shippingbo generates a dedicated URL for stock retrieval.
Can the connector be used with several warehouses?
Shippingbo can manage several warehouses, but the consolidation rule for stock sent to Channable must be confirmed before activation.
Does the connector send orders and tracking information?
The information provided only confirms stock transmission. Orders, shipping statuses and tracking numbers remain to be confirmed.