{"title":"Drop Ship Automation","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet Going Drop Shipping Automation Process.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"product-feed-file","title":"Product Feed File Full List of Our Products including Complete Title, Description, Image URLs and Product Shipping Weights","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProduct Feed File Specification for Dropship Partners\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document details the product feed file format required for our dropshipping service. The feed file contains essential product information needed to list and sell our products through your storefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeed File Fields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 254.719px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 15.5235%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 73.6069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 10.1476%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFormat\/Example\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.5235%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUnique product identifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.1476%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eABC123-XYZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.5235%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eName\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduct title as it should appear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.1476%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e14\" Hunting Knife with Sheath......\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.5235%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eMSRP Price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6069%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.1476%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e89.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.5235%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eDropship Price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6069%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eYour wholesale cost for dropshipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.1476%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e55.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.5235%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6069%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eItem weight for shipping calculations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.1476%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e32 (oz) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.5235%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6069%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eName of Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.1476%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eHunting Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.5235%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6069%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eDetailed product description (HTML or plain text)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.1476%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eHtml Product Description. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping Charges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping costs are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e in the dropship price. 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The inventory file provides real-time product stock details to help dropship partners manage customer expectations and avoid selling out-of-stock items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInventory File Fields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\/Example\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnique product identifier (matches Product Feed File)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABC123-XYZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct title as it appears in feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless Bluetooth Headphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable quantity for immediate shipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn Stock \/ Out of Stock \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReorder Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum stock level before restocking needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLast Updated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTimestamp of stock count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026-04-10 08:30:00 UTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpected Restock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated date for out-of-stock items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026-04-15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage location (if multiple warehouses)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWH-MAIN-A12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStock Status Values\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quantity \u0026gt; 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Eliminates manual file uploads\/downloads and automates the entire dropshipping workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur system connects directly to your Shopify store via secure API endpoints to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush Inventory Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e: Real-time stock levels sent to your store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull Orders\u003c\/strong\u003e: Automatically receive new orders from your store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdate Order Status\u003c\/strong\u003e: Push tracking information and fulfillment updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynchronize Product Information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep product details current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits Over File-Based Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-time Synchronization\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stock levels update instantly, not daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Manual Intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e: No file downloads, imports, or exports needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated Order Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Orders flow directly to our fulfillment system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Tracking Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e: Customers get real-time shipping notifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced Errors\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eliminates human error in file handling and data entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24\/7 Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e: System runs continuously, not limited to file generation times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Implementation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod\u003c\/strong\u003e: OAuth 2.0 or 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