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.

Auditing inventory links for catalog accuracy

What it does

The Inventory Link Audit tool helps you maintain a clean Master Catalog by identifying "mismatched" inventory. This occurs when products from different sources (suppliers, 3PLs, or internal warehouses) are incorrectly merged under a single Master SKU due to misaligned builder settings or overlapping identifiers like UPCs or MPNs.

Running an audit

Navigate to the Product Catalog.
Select the products you wish to audit (or select all).
Click the Actions dropdown and select Inventory Link Audit.
Configure your audit criteria to identify mismatches. Common thresholds include:
- Cost: Flags items where costs differ by a specific percentage or dollar amount.
- Brand: Flags items where the brand names do not match.
- UPC/MPN: Flags items where these identifiers are inconsistent across linked sources.
Exclude any sources that should not be part of the audit (e.g., product data-only sources without cost info).
Click Export and Review.

Reviewing and unlinking results

Once the export is processed, you will receive a report via email or the in-app notifications center. The report groups variants by their Master SKU so you can compare source data side-by-side.

Column	Action
Unlink (Column A)	Set to `true` to remove the link, or `false` to keep it.
Product Link	Use this URL to view the product details and images in Flxpoint for manual verification.
Flag Reason	Review why Flxpoint flagged the item (e.g., "Cost Mismatch" or "UPC Mismatch").

After updating the spreadsheet, return to the Product Catalog, click Actions, and select Import and Unlink to apply your changes.

Why it matters

Ensuring your inventory links are accurate is critical for downstream operations. Incorrectly merged items can lead to:

Pricing Errors: Syncing a low cost from a different item can cause you to lose margin on your Sales Channel.
Order Routing Errors: DOM may route an order to a source that does not actually carry the intended product.
Overselling: Inventory levels may be inflated by combining stock from unrelated items.

Tip: Run this audit during onboarding after your first major product build, and periodically (monthly or weekly) to catch data errors from new supplier feeds.

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