Inventory Link Audit
July 20, 2026
Summary
Inventory Link Audit flags supplier inventory links at risk of cost, brand, or identifier mismatches across multi-supplier catalogs, and emails a results file you review and re-upload to remove bad links in bulk.
Overview
Inventory Link Audit finds supplier inventory links at high risk of a data mismatch (cost, brand, or identifier discrepancies) across multi-supplier catalogs. It emails a results file you review and upload back to remove incorrect links in bulk.
How it works
- Detect mismatches: flags links with cost, brand, or UPC/MPN discrepancies.
- Scope by scenario: choose which mismatch scenarios to run and exclude enrichment-only sources.
- Review results: each flagged item shows the link, its fields, and an audit reason.
- Remediate in bulk: upload the file back to remove incorrect links at scale.
What it evaluates
| Check | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cost discrepancies | Linked sources whose cost differs beyond expectation. |
| Brand inconsistencies | Links where brand values disagree. |
| Identifier mismatches | UPC and MPN that do not line up across the link. |
| When to use | Why |
|---|---|
| Supplier onboarding | Validate links as you connect new suppliers. |
| Pricing or availability investigations | Trace discrepancies to bad links. |
| Routine health checks | Keep the catalog reliable over time. |
| Automation prep | Build confidence before advanced order routing. |
Important notes
Note: Exclude sources used only for catalog enrichment or reference so they do not create false positives.
Note: In the results file, change the Unlink indicator from "true" to "false" (or delete the row) to keep a valid link. Only rows left as "true" are removed on re-upload.
Note: The audit result file is delivered to your inbox after the audit completes; review it before uploading back.
Note: Re-uploading the file removes incorrect supplier inventory links in bulk, so confirm the file before uploading.
FAQs
How do I get the audit results?
A results file is emailed to your inbox once the audit completes.
How do I keep a link the audit flagged?
Change its Unlink value from "true" to "false", or delete the row, before you re-upload the file.
How do I avoid false positives?
Exclude sources used only for enrichment or reference when you scope the audit.
When should I run it?
During supplier onboarding, when investigating pricing or availability discrepancies, for routine health checks, and before enabling advanced automation.