Multi-Channel Commerce Integration Guide

Welcome to the Stateset Multi-Channel Commerce Integration Guide! This comprehensive guide will walk you through integrating major e-commerce channels including TikTok Shop, Amazon, Walmart, and more into your unified commerce platform using Stateset’s powerful APIs and tools.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Prerequisites
  3. Channel Overview
  4. TikTok Shop Integration
  5. Amazon Integration
  6. Walmart Integration
  7. Shopify Integration
  8. eBay Integration
  9. Multi-Channel Order Management
  10. Inventory Synchronization
  11. Pricing Strategies
  12. Analytics and Reporting
  13. Best Practices
  14. Troubleshooting

Introduction

In today’s omnichannel commerce landscape, selling across multiple platforms is essential for maximizing reach and revenue. However, managing inventory, orders, and customer data across TikTok Shop, Amazon, Walmart, and other channels can quickly become overwhelming without the right tools. Stateset provides a unified platform that seamlessly integrates with major e-commerce channels, enabling you to:
  • Centralize order management across all sales channels
  • Synchronize inventory in real-time to prevent overselling
  • Automate product listings with channel-specific optimizations
  • Track performance with unified analytics
  • Streamline fulfillment with intelligent order routing

Benefits of Multi-Channel Integration

Increased Revenue

Reach customers where they shop with presence across multiple platforms

Operational Efficiency

Manage all channels from a single dashboard with automated workflows

Better Customer Experience

Provide consistent service and faster fulfillment across all channels

Data-Driven Insights

Make informed decisions with unified analytics across all platforms

Prerequisites

Before starting your multi-channel integration journey, ensure you have:
1

Stateset Account

Sign up for a Stateset account at stateset.io and obtain your API credentials from the Cloud Console
2

Channel Accounts

Active seller accounts on the platforms you want to integrate:
  • TikTok Shop Seller Center account
  • Amazon Seller Central or Vendor Central account
  • Walmart Marketplace seller account
  • Additional platform accounts as needed
3

Development Environment

  • Node.js 16+ or Python 3.8+
  • Git for version control
  • Your preferred code editor
  • Postman or similar API testing tool
4

Business Requirements

  • Product catalog with SKUs, descriptions, and images
  • Warehouse/fulfillment setup
  • Customer service processes
  • Return/refund policies for each channel

Channel Overview

Supported Channels

Stateset supports integration with major e-commerce platforms, each with unique features and requirements:
ChannelTypeKey FeaturesBest For
TikTok ShopSocial CommerceLive streaming, short videos, influencer partnershipsTrending products, younger demographics
AmazonMarketplaceFBA/FBM, Prime eligibility, vast customer baseAll product types, fast shipping
WalmartMarketplaceCompetitive pricing, WFS program, trusted brandValue-focused products, US market
ShopifyDirect-to-ConsumerFull customization, brand control, apps ecosystemBrand building, customer relationships
eBayMarketplace/AuctionAuctions, global reach, collectiblesUnique items, international sales
EtsyMarketplaceHandmade/vintage focus, creative communityArtisan products, crafts
Facebook/InstagramSocial CommerceSocial shopping, targeted ads, shopsVisual products, brand awareness

Integration Architecture


TikTok Shop Integration

TikTok Shop has rapidly become a major player in social commerce, combining entertainment with shopping through short-form videos and live streams. Integrating TikTok Shop with Stateset allows you to tap into this growing marketplace while maintaining centralized control.

TikTok Shop Setup

1

Create TikTok Shop Seller Account

  1. Visit TikTok Shop Seller Center
  2. Complete the business verification process
  3. Set up your shop profile and policies
  4. Configure shipping and return settings
2

Generate API Credentials

Navigate to the API settings in TikTok Shop Seller Center:
// TikTok Shop API Configuration
const tiktokConfig = {
  appKey: process.env.TIKTOK_APP_KEY,
  appSecret: process.env.TIKTOK_APP_SECRET,
  shopId: process.env.TIKTOK_SHOP_ID,
  accessToken: null // Will be set after OAuth
};
3

OAuth Authentication

Implement TikTok Shop OAuth flow:
import { StatesetClient } from 'stateset-node';
import axios from 'axios';
import crypto from 'crypto';

class TikTokShopConnector {
  constructor(config) {
    this.config = config;
    this.baseURL = 'https://open-api.tiktokglobalshop.com';
    this.stateset = new StatesetClient(process.env.STATESET_API_KEY);
  }
  
  // Generate signature for TikTok API requests
  generateSignature(path, params, body = '') {
    const timestamp = Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000);
    const signString = [
      this.config.appKey,
      path,
      timestamp,
      JSON.stringify(params),
      body
    ].join('');
    
    return crypto
      .createHmac('sha256', this.config.appSecret)
      .update(signString)
      .digest('hex');
  }
  
  // Get OAuth authorization URL
  getAuthorizationURL() {
    const state = crypto.randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
    const params = new URLSearchParams({
      app_key: this.config.appKey,
      state: state,
      redirect_uri: process.env.TIKTOK_REDIRECT_URI
    });
    
    return {
      url: `https://auth.tiktok-shops.com/oauth/authorize?${params}`,
      state: state
    };
  }
  
  // Exchange authorization code for access token
  async getAccessToken(code) {
    const path = '/api/v2/token/get';
    const params = {
      app_key: this.config.appKey,
      app_secret: this.config.appSecret,
      auth_code: code,
      grant_type: 'authorized_code'
    };
    
    const response = await axios.post(
      `${this.baseURL}${path}`,
      params
    );
    
    if (response.data.code === 0) {
      this.config.accessToken = response.data.data.access_token;
      
      // Store token in Stateset
      await this.stateset.channels.updateCredentials({
        channel: 'tiktok_shop',
        credentials: {
          access_token: response.data.data.access_token,
          refresh_token: response.data.data.refresh_token,
          expires_at: new Date(Date.now() + response.data.data.expires_in * 1000)
        }
      });
      
      return response.data.data;
    }
    
    throw new Error(`TikTok OAuth failed: ${response.data.message}`);
  }
}

Product Synchronization

Synchronize your product catalog with TikTok Shop while handling platform-specific requirements:
class TikTokProductSync {
  constructor(connector, stateset) {
    this.connector = connector;
    this.stateset = stateset;
  }
  
  // Map Stateset product to TikTok Shop format
  mapProductToTikTok(product) {
    return {
      title: product.name,
      description: this.formatDescription(product.description),
      category_id: this.mapCategory(product.category),
      brand: product.brand || 'Unbranded',
      images: product.images.map(img => ({ url: img.url })),
      skus: product.variants.map(variant => ({
        seller_sku: variant.sku,
        price: {
          amount: variant.price * 100, // TikTok uses cents
          currency: 'USD'
        },
        inventory: [{
          warehouse_id: process.env.TIKTOK_WAREHOUSE_ID,
          quantity: variant.inventory_quantity
        }],
        sales_attributes: this.mapVariantAttributes(variant)
      })),
      package_dimensions: {
        length: product.dimensions?.length || 10,
        width: product.dimensions?.width || 10,
        height: product.dimensions?.height || 10,
        unit: 'CENTIMETER',
        weight: product.weight || 100,
        weight_unit: 'GRAM'
      },
      is_cod_allowed: false,
      delivery_service_ids: [process.env.TIKTOK_DELIVERY_SERVICE_ID]
    };
  }
  
  // Sync products from Stateset to TikTok Shop
  async syncProducts(options = {}) {
    const { limit = 100, offset = 0 } = options;
    
    try {
      // Fetch products from Stateset
      const products = await this.stateset.products.list({
        limit,
        offset,
        expand: ['variants', 'images']
      });
      
      const results = {
        success: [],
        failed: [],
        skipped: []
      };
      
      for (const product of products.data) {
        try {
          // Check if product should be listed on TikTok
          if (!product.channels?.includes('tiktok_shop')) {
            results.skipped.push({
              sku: product.sku,
              reason: 'Not enabled for TikTok Shop'
            });
            continue;
          }
          
          // Map and validate product data
          const tiktokProduct = this.mapProductToTikTok(product);
          
          // Create or update product on TikTok
          const response = await this.createOrUpdateProduct(tiktokProduct);
          
          // Update Stateset with TikTok product ID
          await this.stateset.products.update(product.id, {
            external_ids: {
              ...product.external_ids,
              tiktok_shop: response.product_id
            }
          });
          
          results.success.push({
            sku: product.sku,
            tiktok_id: response.product_id
          });
          
        } catch (error) {
          results.failed.push({
            sku: product.sku,
            error: error.message
          });
        }
      }
      
      // Log sync results
      await this.stateset.logs.create({
        type: 'channel_sync',
        channel: 'tiktok_shop',
        action: 'product_sync',
        results: results,
        timestamp: new Date()
      });
      
      return results;
      
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Product sync failed:', error);
      throw error;
    }
  }
  
  // Format description for TikTok requirements
  formatDescription(description) {
    // TikTok has specific requirements for product descriptions
    let formatted = description
      .replace(/<[^>]*>/g, '') // Remove HTML tags
      .substring(0, 2000); // Max 2000 characters
    
    // Add required disclaimers if needed
    if (!formatted.includes('shipping')) {
      formatted += '\n\nShipping: Standard shipping available.';
    }
    
    return formatted;
  }
  
  // Map categories between platforms
  mapCategory(statesetCategory) {
    const categoryMap = {
      'electronics': '6001',
      'clothing': '6002',
      'home-garden': '6003',
      'beauty': '6004',
      'sports': '6005',
      // Add more mappings based on TikTok's category tree
    };
    
    return categoryMap[statesetCategory] || '9999'; // Default category
  }
}

Order Management

Handle TikTok Shop orders and sync them with your Stateset order management system:
class TikTokOrderManager {
  constructor(connector, stateset) {
    this.connector = connector;
    this.stateset = stateset;
  }
  
  // Fetch new orders from TikTok Shop
  async fetchNewOrders() {
    const path = '/api/orders/search';
    const params = {
      create_time_from: Math.floor((Date.now() - 3600000) / 1000), // Last hour
      create_time_to: Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000),
      order_status: 'AWAITING_SHIPMENT',
      page_size: 100
    };
    
    const orders = await this.connector.makeRequest('POST', path, params);
    
    for (const tiktokOrder of orders.data.orders) {
      await this.processOrder(tiktokOrder);
    }
  }
  
  // Process individual TikTok order
  async processOrder(tiktokOrder) {
    try {
      // Check if order already exists
      const existingOrder = await this.stateset.orders.list({
        external_id: tiktokOrder.order_id,
        channel: 'tiktok_shop'
      });
      
      if (existingOrder.data.length > 0) {
        return; // Order already processed
      }
      
      // Create order in Stateset
      const statesetOrder = await this.stateset.orders.create({
        external_id: tiktokOrder.order_id,
        channel: 'tiktok_shop',
        customer: {
          email: tiktokOrder.buyer_email || `tiktok_${tiktokOrder.buyer_user_id}@example.com`,
          name: tiktokOrder.recipient_address.name,
          phone: tiktokOrder.recipient_address.phone
        },
        shipping_address: {
          line1: tiktokOrder.recipient_address.address_line1,
          line2: tiktokOrder.recipient_address.address_line2,
          city: tiktokOrder.recipient_address.city,
          state: tiktokOrder.recipient_address.state,
          postal_code: tiktokOrder.recipient_address.zipcode,
          country: tiktokOrder.recipient_address.country_code
        },
        line_items: tiktokOrder.item_list.map(item => ({
          external_id: item.sku_id,
          sku: item.seller_sku,
          name: item.product_name,
          quantity: item.quantity,
          price: item.sku_original_price / 100, // Convert from cents
          discount: item.sku_platform_discount / 100
        })),
        subtotal: tiktokOrder.payment_info.sub_total / 100,
        shipping_cost: tiktokOrder.payment_info.shipping_fee / 100,
        tax: tiktokOrder.payment_info.tax / 100,
        total: tiktokOrder.payment_info.total_amount / 100,
        currency: tiktokOrder.payment_info.currency,
        payment_status: 'paid',
        fulfillment_status: 'unfulfilled',
        tags: ['tiktok_shop', tiktokOrder.order_type],
        metadata: {
          tiktok_order_status: tiktokOrder.order_status,
          tiktok_tracking_number: tiktokOrder.tracking_number,
          tiktok_carrier: tiktokOrder.shipping_provider
        }
      });
      
      // Create webhook for order updates
      await this.stateset.webhooks.subscribe({
        url: process.env.WEBHOOK_URL,
        events: [`order.${statesetOrder.id}.updated`],
        metadata: {
          channel: 'tiktok_shop',
          external_order_id: tiktokOrder.order_id
        }
      });
      
      console.log(`Created order ${statesetOrder.id} from TikTok order ${tiktokOrder.order_id}`);
      
    } catch (error) {
      console.error(`Failed to process TikTok order ${tiktokOrder.order_id}:`, error);
      
      // Log error for manual review
      await this.stateset.logs.create({
        type: 'order_sync_error',
        channel: 'tiktok_shop',
        order_id: tiktokOrder.order_id,
        error: error.message,
        raw_data: tiktokOrder
      });
    }
  }
}

Live Commerce Integration

TikTok Shop’s unique live streaming features require special handling:
class TikTokLiveCommerce {
  constructor(connector, stateset) {
    this.connector = connector;
    this.stateset = stateset;
  }
  
  // Create live stream session
  async createLiveSession(sessionData) {
    const products = await this.stateset.products.list({
      ids: sessionData.product_ids
    });
    
    // Register products for live stream
    const liveProducts = await this.connector.makeRequest(
      'POST',
      '/api/products/live_stream/add',
      {
        product_ids: products.data.map(p => p.external_ids.tiktok_shop),
        session_id: sessionData.session_id
      }
    );
    
    // Create campaign in Stateset
    const campaign = await this.stateset.campaigns.create({
      name: sessionData.name,
      type: 'live_stream',
      channel: 'tiktok_shop',
      start_date: sessionData.start_time,
      end_date: sessionData.end_time,
      products: sessionData.product_ids,
      metadata: {
        tiktok_session_id: sessionData.session_id,
        host: sessionData.host_username,
        expected_viewers: sessionData.expected_viewers
      }
    });
    
    return campaign;
  }
  
  // Track live stream performance
  async trackLiveMetrics(sessionId) {
    const metrics = await this.connector.makeRequest(
      'GET',
      `/api/live_stream/metrics/${sessionId}`
    );
    
    await this.stateset.analytics.create({
      type: 'live_stream_metrics',
      channel: 'tiktok_shop',
      session_id: sessionId,
      metrics: {
        viewers: metrics.viewer_count,
        engagement_rate: metrics.engagement_rate,
        conversion_rate: metrics.conversion_rate,
        revenue: metrics.total_revenue / 100,
        orders: metrics.order_count,
        top_products: metrics.top_selling_products
      },
      timestamp: new Date()
    });
  }
}

Amazon Integration

Amazon remains the largest e-commerce marketplace globally. Integrating with Amazon through their SP-API (Selling Partner API) enables automated inventory management, order processing, and listing optimization.

Amazon SP-API Setup

1

Register as Amazon Developer

  1. Go to Amazon Developer Portal
  2. Register your application
  3. Define your app’s data access requirements
  4. Complete the approval process
2

Configure SP-API Credentials

Set up your Amazon SP-API configuration:
const amazonConfig = {
  clientId: process.env.AMAZON_CLIENT_ID,
  clientSecret: process.env.AMAZON_CLIENT_SECRET,
  refreshToken: process.env.AMAZON_REFRESH_TOKEN,
  region: 'na', // na, eu, fe
  marketplace: 'ATVPDKIKX0DER', // US marketplace ID
};
3

Implement Authentication

Create an Amazon connector with LWA (Login with Amazon) authentication:
import { SellingPartnerAPI } from 'amazon-sp-api';
import { StatesetClient } from 'stateset-node';

class AmazonConnector {
  constructor(config) {
    this.config = config;
    this.stateset = new StatesetClient(process.env.STATESET_API_KEY);
    this.sp = new SellingPartnerAPI({
      region: config.region,
      refresh_token: config.refreshToken,
      credentials: {
        SELLING_PARTNER_APP_CLIENT_ID: config.clientId,
        SELLING_PARTNER_APP_CLIENT_SECRET: config.clientSecret,
      },
    });
  }
  
  async testConnection() {
    try {
      const markets = await this.sp.callAPI({
        operation: 'getMarketplaceParticipations',
        endpoint: 'sellers',
      });
      console.log('Connected to Amazon marketplaces:', markets);
      return true;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Amazon connection failed:', error);
      return false;
    }
  }
}

Product Listing Management

class AmazonProductManager {
  constructor(connector) {
    this.connector = connector;
    this.sp = connector.sp;
    this.stateset = connector.stateset;
  }
  
  // Create or update Amazon listing
  async createListing(product) {
    const feedDocument = await this.createProductFeed(product);
    
    // Submit feed to Amazon
    const feed = await this.sp.callAPI({
      operation: 'createFeed',
      endpoint: 'feeds',
      body: {
        feedType: 'POST_PRODUCT_DATA',
        marketplaceIds: [this.connector.config.marketplace],
        inputFeedDocumentId: feedDocument.feedDocumentId,
      },
    });
    
    // Monitor feed processing
    await this.monitorFeed(feed.feedId);
    
    // Update Stateset with Amazon ASIN
    const catalogItem = await this.getProductBySkU(product.sku);
    await this.stateset.products.update(product.id, {
      external_ids: {
        ...product.external_ids,
        amazon_asin: catalogItem.asin,
      },
    });
  }
  
  // Create product feed XML
  createProductFeed(product) {
    const xml = `<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
    <AmazonEnvelope xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
      <Header>
        <DocumentVersion>1.01</DocumentVersion>
        <MerchantIdentifier>${this.connector.config.merchantId}</MerchantIdentifier>
      </Header>
      <MessageType>Product</MessageType>
      <Message>
        <MessageID>1</MessageID>
        <OperationType>Update</OperationType>
        <Product>
          <SKU>${product.sku}</SKU>
          <StandardProductID>
            <Type>${product.id_type || 'UPC'}</Type>
            <Value>${product.id_value}</Value>
          </StandardProductID>
          <ProductTaxCode>A_GEN_TAX</ProductTaxCode>
          <DescriptionData>
            <Title>${this.sanitizeForAmazon(product.name)}</Title>
            <Brand>${product.brand}</Brand>
            <Description>${this.sanitizeForAmazon(product.description)}</Description>
            <BulletPoint>${product.features[0]}</BulletPoint>
            <BulletPoint>${product.features[1]}</BulletPoint>
            <ItemType>${product.category}</ItemType>
          </DescriptionData>
          <ProductData>
            <Health>
              <ProductType>HealthMisc</ProductType>
            </Health>
          </ProductData>
        </Product>
      </Message>
    </AmazonEnvelope>`;
    
    return this.uploadFeedDocument(xml);
  }
  
  // Inventory synchronization
  async syncInventory() {
    const inventory = await this.stateset.inventory.list({
      channel: 'amazon',
    });
    
    const feedItems = inventory.data.map(item => ({
      sku: item.sku,
      quantity: item.available_quantity,
      fulfillment_center_id: item.warehouse_id || 'DEFAULT',
    }));
    
    const feed = await this.submitInventoryFeed(feedItems);
    return this.monitorFeed(feed.feedId);
  }
}

Order Processing

class AmazonOrderProcessor {
  constructor(connector) {
    this.connector = connector;
    this.sp = connector.sp;
    this.stateset = connector.stateset;
  }
  
  // Fetch and process new orders
  async processNewOrders() {
    const orders = await this.sp.callAPI({
      operation: 'getOrders',
      endpoint: 'orders',
      query: {
        MarketplaceIds: [this.connector.config.marketplace],
        CreatedAfter: new Date(Date.now() - 3600000).toISOString(),
        OrderStatuses: ['Unshipped', 'PartiallyShipped'],
      },
    });
    
    for (const amazonOrder of orders.Orders) {
      await this.createStatesetOrder(amazonOrder);
    }
  }
  
  // Create order in Stateset
  async createStatesetOrder(amazonOrder) {
    // Get order items
    const orderItems = await this.sp.callAPI({
      operation: 'getOrderItems',
      endpoint: 'orders',
      path: {
        orderId: amazonOrder.AmazonOrderId,
      },
    });
    
    const statesetOrder = await this.stateset.orders.create({
      external_id: amazonOrder.AmazonOrderId,
      channel: 'amazon',
      customer: {
        email: amazonOrder.BuyerEmail || `amazon_${amazonOrder.BuyerInfo?.BuyerName}@marketplace.com`,
        name: amazonOrder.BuyerInfo?.BuyerName || 'Amazon Customer',
      },
      shipping_address: {
        line1: amazonOrder.ShippingAddress?.AddressLine1,
        line2: amazonOrder.ShippingAddress?.AddressLine2,
        city: amazonOrder.ShippingAddress?.City,
        state: amazonOrder.ShippingAddress?.StateOrRegion,
        postal_code: amazonOrder.ShippingAddress?.PostalCode,
        country: amazonOrder.ShippingAddress?.CountryCode,
      },
      line_items: orderItems.OrderItems.map(item => ({
        external_id: item.OrderItemId,
        sku: item.SellerSKU,
        asin: item.ASIN,
        name: item.Title,
        quantity: parseInt(item.QuantityOrdered),
        price: parseFloat(item.ItemPrice?.Amount || 0),
        tax: parseFloat(item.ItemTax?.Amount || 0),
      })),
      subtotal: parseFloat(amazonOrder.OrderTotal?.Amount) - parseFloat(amazonOrder.TaxTotal?.Amount || 0),
      tax: parseFloat(amazonOrder.TaxTotal?.Amount || 0),
      total: parseFloat(amazonOrder.OrderTotal?.Amount),
      currency: amazonOrder.OrderTotal?.CurrencyCode,
      fulfillment_channel: amazonOrder.FulfillmentChannel,
      metadata: {
        amazon_order_status: amazonOrder.OrderStatus,
        is_prime: amazonOrder.IsPrime,
        is_premium_order: amazonOrder.IsPremiumOrder,
        shipment_service_level: amazonOrder.ShipmentServiceLevel,
      },
    });
    
    return statesetOrder;
  }
  
  // Update shipment tracking
  async updateShipmentTracking(orderId, trackingInfo) {
    const feed = await this.sp.callAPI({
      operation: 'createFeed',
      endpoint: 'feeds',
      body: {
        feedType: 'POST_ORDER_FULFILLMENT_DATA',
        marketplaceIds: [this.connector.config.marketplace],
        content: this.createFulfillmentFeed(orderId, trackingInfo),
      },
    });
    
    return this.monitorFeed(feed.feedId);
  }
}

FBA Integration

class AmazonFBAManager {
  constructor(connector) {
    this.connector = connector;
    this.sp = connector.sp;
    this.stateset = connector.stateset;
  }
  
  // Create FBA shipment
  async createInboundShipment(products) {
    // Prepare shipment items
    const items = products.map(p => ({
      SellerSKU: p.sku,
      QuantityShipped: p.quantity,
      PrepDetailsList: p.prep_instructions || [],
    }));
    
    // Create shipment plan
    const plan = await this.sp.callAPI({
      operation: 'createInboundShipmentPlan',
      endpoint: 'fulfillmentInbound',
      body: {
        ShipFromAddress: {
          Name: process.env.WAREHOUSE_NAME,
          AddressLine1: process.env.WAREHOUSE_ADDRESS,
          City: process.env.WAREHOUSE_CITY,
          StateOrProvinceCode: process.env.WAREHOUSE_STATE,
          PostalCode: process.env.WAREHOUSE_ZIP,
          CountryCode: 'US',
        },
        InboundShipmentPlanRequestItems: items,
      },
    });
    
    // Create actual shipment
    for (const shipment of plan.InboundShipmentPlans) {
      await this.createShipment(shipment);
    }
  }
  
  // Monitor FBA inventory
  async getFBAInventory() {
    const inventory = await this.sp.callAPI({
      operation: 'getInventorySummaries',
      endpoint: 'fbaInventory',
      query: {
        marketplaceIds: [this.connector.config.marketplace],
        details: true,
      },
    });
    
    // Update Stateset inventory levels
    for (const item of inventory.inventorySummaries) {
      await this.stateset.inventory.update({
        sku: item.sellerSku,
        channel: 'amazon_fba',
        available: item.totalQuantity - item.reservedQuantity,
        reserved: item.reservedQuantity,
        inbound: item.inboundQuantity,
      });
    }
  }
}

Walmart Integration

Walmart Marketplace is a rapidly growing platform with strict performance requirements. Integration requires careful attention to their API specifications and fulfillment standards.

Walmart Setup

1

Apply for Walmart Marketplace

  1. Apply at Walmart Marketplace
  2. Complete the approval process
  3. Set up your seller profile
  4. Configure tax settings and shipping templates
2

Generate API Credentials

Access Walmart Developer Portal:
const walmartConfig = {
  clientId: process.env.WALMART_CLIENT_ID,
  clientSecret: process.env.WALMART_CLIENT_SECRET,
  consumerId: process.env.WALMART_CONSUMER_ID,
  privateKey: process.env.WALMART_PRIVATE_KEY,
  keyVersion: process.env.WALMART_KEY_VERSION,
};
3

Implement Authentication

Walmart uses a unique signature-based authentication:
import crypto from 'crypto';
import { StatesetClient } from 'stateset-node';

class WalmartConnector {
  constructor(config) {
    this.config = config;
    this.baseURL = 'https://marketplace.walmartapis.com/v3';
    this.stateset = new StatesetClient(process.env.STATESET_API_KEY);
  }
  
  generateSignature(consumerId, privateKey, keyVersion, timestamp) {
    const stringToSign = `${consumerId}\n${timestamp}\n${keyVersion}`;
    const sign = crypto.createSign('RSA-SHA256');
    sign.update(stringToSign);
    return sign.sign(privateKey, 'base64');
  }
  
  getAuthHeaders() {
    const timestamp = Date.now();
    const signature = this.generateSignature(
      this.config.consumerId,
      this.config.privateKey,
      this.config.keyVersion,
      timestamp
    );
    
    return {
      'WM_CONSUMER.ID': this.config.consumerId,
      'WM_CONSUMER.INTIMESTAMP': timestamp,
      'WM_SEC.AUTH_SIGNATURE': signature,
      'WM_SEC.KEY_VERSION': this.config.keyVersion,
      'WM_QOS.CORRELATION_ID': crypto.randomUUID(),
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    };
  }
  
  async makeRequest(method, endpoint, data = null) {
    const response = await axios({
      method,
      url: `${this.baseURL}${endpoint}`,
      headers: this.getAuthHeaders(),
      data,
    });
    return response.data;
  }
}

Product Management

class WalmartProductManager {
  constructor(connector) {
    this.connector = connector;
    this.stateset = connector.stateset;
  }
  
  // Create Walmart listing
  async createListing(product) {
    const walmartItem = {
      Item: [{
        sku: product.sku,
        productIdentifiers: {
          productIdType: product.id_type || 'UPC',
          productId: product.id_value,
        },
        MPProduct: {
          productName: product.name,
          shortDescription: product.short_description,
          longDescription: product.description,
          mainImageUrl: product.images[0]?.url,
          additionalImageUrl: product.images.slice(1).map(img => img.url),
          price: {
            currency: 'USD',
            amount: product.price,
          },
          shippingWeight: {
            value: product.weight || 1,
            unit: 'lb',
          },
          category: this.mapToWalmartCategory(product.category),
          brand: product.brand,
        },
      }],
    };
    
    const response = await this.connector.makeRequest(
      'POST',
      '/items',
      walmartItem
    );
    
    // Update Stateset with Walmart item ID
    await this.stateset.products.update(product.id, {
      external_ids: {
        ...product.external_ids,
        walmart_item_id: response.ItemResponse[0].itemId,
      },
    });
    
    return response;
  }
  
  // Bulk inventory update
  async updateInventory(inventoryUpdates) {
    const inventory = {
      InventoryHeader: {
        version: '1.4',
      },
      Inventory: inventoryUpdates.map(item => ({
        sku: item.sku,
        quantity: {
          unit: 'EACH',
          amount: item.quantity,
        },
      })),
    };
    
    return this.connector.makeRequest(
      'PUT',
      '/inventory',
      inventory
    );
  }
  
  // Price updates with competitive intelligence
  async updatePricing(priceUpdates) {
    const priceFeed = {
      PriceHeader: {
        version: '1.7',
      },
      Price: priceUpdates.map(item => ({
        sku: item.sku,
        pricing: [{
          currentPrice: {
            value: {
              currency: 'USD',
              amount: item.price,
            },
          },
          comparisonPrice: item.compare_at_price ? {
            value: {
              currency: 'USD',
              amount: item.compare_at_price,
            },
          } : undefined,
        }],
      })),
    };
    
    return this.connector.makeRequest(
      'PUT',
      '/price',
      priceFeed
    );
  }
}

Order Management

class WalmartOrderManager {
  constructor(connector) {
    this.connector = connector;
    this.stateset = connector.stateset;
  }
  
  // Fetch new orders
  async fetchOrders() {
    const orders = await this.connector.makeRequest(
      'GET',
      '/orders?createdStartDate=' + new Date(Date.now() - 3600000).toISOString()
    );
    
    for (const order of orders.list.elements.order) {
      await this.processOrder(order);
    }
  }
  
  // Process Walmart order
  async processOrder(walmartOrder) {
    const statesetOrder = await this.stateset.orders.create({
      external_id: walmartOrder.purchaseOrderId,
      channel: 'walmart',
      customer: {
        email: walmartOrder.customerEmailId,
        name: `${walmartOrder.shippingInfo.postalAddress.name}`,
        phone: walmartOrder.shippingInfo.phone,
      },
      shipping_address: {
        line1: walmartOrder.shippingInfo.postalAddress.address1,
        line2: walmartOrder.shippingInfo.postalAddress.address2,
        city: walmartOrder.shippingInfo.postalAddress.city,
        state: walmartOrder.shippingInfo.postalAddress.state,
        postal_code: walmartOrder.shippingInfo.postalAddress.postalCode,
        country: walmartOrder.shippingInfo.postalAddress.country,
      },
      line_items: walmartOrder.orderLines.orderLine.map(line => ({
        external_id: line.lineNumber,
        sku: line.item.sku,
        name: line.item.productName,
        quantity: line.orderLineQuantity.amount,
        price: line.charges.charge.find(c => c.chargeType === 'PRODUCT').chargeAmount.amount,
        tax: line.charges.charge.find(c => c.chargeType === 'TAX')?.chargeAmount.amount || 0,
      })),
      shipping_method: walmartOrder.shippingInfo.methodCode,
      metadata: {
        walmart_order_date: walmartOrder.orderDate,
        walmart_estimated_delivery: walmartOrder.shippingInfo.estimatedDeliveryDate,
        walmart_shipping_program: walmartOrder.fulfillment?.shipMethod,
      },
    });
    
    // Acknowledge order
    await this.acknowledgeOrder(walmartOrder.purchaseOrderId);
    
    return statesetOrder;
  }
  
  // Ship order with tracking
  async shipOrder(orderId, shipmentData) {
    const shipment = {
      orderShipment: {
        orderLines: {
          orderLine: shipmentData.lines.map(line => ({
            lineNumber: line.lineNumber,
            orderLineStatuses: {
              orderLineStatus: [{
                status: 'Shipped',
                statusQuantity: {
                  unitOfMeasurement: 'EACH',
                  amount: line.quantity,
                },
                trackingInfo: {
                  shipDateTime: new Date().toISOString(),
                  carrierName: {
                    carrier: shipmentData.carrier,
                  },
                  methodCode: shipmentData.method,
                  trackingNumber: shipmentData.tracking_number,
                },
              }],
            },
          })),
        },
      },
    };
    
    return this.connector.makeRequest(
      'POST',
      `/orders/${orderId}/shipping`,
      shipment
    );
  }
}

Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS)

class WalmartWFSManager {
  constructor(connector) {
    this.connector = connector;
    this.stateset = connector.stateset;
  }
  
  // Create WFS inbound shipment
  async createInboundShipment(items) {
    const shipment = {
      inboundOrderId: crypto.randomUUID(),
      orderType: 'NEW_PRODUCT',
      preferredCarrier: 'FedEx',
      estimatedDeliveryDate: new Date(Date.now() + 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000).toISOString(),
      inboundOrderItems: items.map(item => ({
        sku: item.sku,
        quantity: item.quantity,
        itemDetails: {
          countryOfOrigin: 'US',
          isHazmat: false,
        },
      })),
    };
    
    const response = await this.connector.makeRequest(
      'POST',
      '/fulfillment/inbound-shipments',
      shipment
    );
    
    // Store shipment details
    await this.stateset.shipments.create({
      type: 'inbound',
      channel: 'walmart_wfs',
      external_id: response.inboundOrderId,
      items: items,
      status: 'pending',
    });
    
    return response;
  }
  
  // Monitor WFS inventory
  async getWFSInventory() {
    const inventory = await this.connector.makeRequest(
      'GET',
      '/fulfillment/inventory'
    );
    
    // Sync with Stateset
    for (const item of inventory.elements) {
      await this.stateset.inventory.update({
        sku: item.sku,
        channel: 'walmart_wfs',
        available: item.availableQuantity,
        reserved: item.reservedQuantity,
        inbound: item.inboundQuantity,
      });
    }
  }
}

Multi-Channel Order Management

Centralizing order management across all channels is crucial for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Stateset provides a unified order management system that aggregates orders from all channels.

Unified Order Dashboard

class MultiChannelOrderManager {
  constructor(stateset) {
    this.stateset = stateset;
    this.channels = {
      tiktok: new TikTokOrderManager(),
      amazon: new AmazonOrderProcessor(),
      walmart: new WalmartOrderManager(),
      shopify: new ShopifyOrderManager(),
    };
  }
  
  // Aggregate orders from all channels
  async syncAllChannels() {
    const syncResults = await Promise.all([
      this.channels.tiktok.fetchNewOrders(),
      this.channels.amazon.processNewOrders(),
      this.channels.walmart.fetchOrders(),
      this.channels.shopify.syncOrders(),
    ]);
    
    return {
      total_orders: syncResults.reduce((sum, result) => sum + result.count, 0),
      by_channel: syncResults.map((result, index) => ({
        channel: Object.keys(this.channels)[index],
        count: result.count,
        errors: result.errors,
      })),
    };
  }
  
  // Intelligent order routing
  async routeOrder(orderId) {
    const order = await this.stateset.orders.get(orderId);
    
    // Determine optimal fulfillment location
    const fulfillmentLocation = await this.determineOptimalFulfillment(order);
    
    // Route based on criteria
    if (order.tags.includes('priority')) {
      return this.routeToPriorityFulfillment(order, fulfillmentLocation);
    } else if (order.channel === 'amazon' && order.metadata.is_prime) {
      return this.routeToFBA(order);
    } else {
      return this.routeToStandardFulfillment(order, fulfillmentLocation);
    }
  }
  
  // Batch order processing
  async processBatchOrders(orderIds) {
    const orders = await this.stateset.orders.list({ ids: orderIds });
    
    // Group by fulfillment method
    const grouped = orders.data.reduce((acc, order) => {
      const method = order.fulfillment_method || 'standard';
      if (!acc[method]) acc[method] = [];
      acc[method].push(order);
      return acc;
    }, {});
    
    // Process each group
    const results = await Promise.all(
      Object.entries(grouped).map(([method, orders]) => 
        this.processFulfillmentGroup(method, orders)
      )
    );
    
    return results;
  }
}

Order Status Synchronization

class OrderStatusSync {
  constructor(stateset) {
    this.stateset = stateset;
  }
  
  // Sync order status back to channels
  async syncOrderStatus(orderId, newStatus) {
    const order = await this.stateset.orders.get(orderId);
    
    switch (order.channel) {
      case 'tiktok_shop':
        await this.updateTikTokStatus(order, newStatus);
        break;
      case 'amazon':
        await this.updateAmazonStatus(order, newStatus);
        break;
      case 'walmart':
        await this.updateWalmartStatus(order, newStatus);
        break;
      case 'shopify':
        await this.updateShopifyStatus(order, newStatus);
        break;
    }
    
    // Update Stateset order
    await this.stateset.orders.update(orderId, {
      status: newStatus,
      status_updated_at: new Date(),
    });
  }
  
  // Bulk status updates
  async bulkStatusUpdate(updates) {
    const results = await Promise.allSettled(
      updates.map(update => 
        this.syncOrderStatus(update.orderId, update.status)
      )
    );
    
    return {
      success: results.filter(r => r.status === 'fulfilled').length,
      failed: results.filter(r => r.status === 'rejected').map(r => r.reason),
    };
  }
}

Inventory Synchronization

Real-time inventory synchronization prevents overselling and ensures accurate availability across all channels.

Centralized Inventory Management

class MultiChannelInventorySync {
  constructor(stateset) {
    this.stateset = stateset;
    this.syncInterval = 300000; // 5 minutes
    this.channels = ['tiktok_shop', 'amazon', 'walmart', 'shopify'];
  }
  
  // Real-time inventory sync
  async syncInventory(sku, adjustment) {
    const inventory = await this.stateset.inventory.get(sku);
    
    // Calculate new available quantity
    const newQuantity = inventory.available_quantity + adjustment;
    
    // Update all channels in parallel
    const updates = await Promise.allSettled([
      this.updateTikTokInventory(sku, newQuantity),
      this.updateAmazonInventory(sku, newQuantity),
      this.updateWalmartInventory(sku, newQuantity),
      this.updateShopifyInventory(sku, newQuantity),
    ]);
    
    // Update Stateset inventory
    await this.stateset.inventory.update(sku, {
      available_quantity: newQuantity,
      last_sync: new Date(),
      sync_status: this.determineSyncStatus(updates),
    });
    
    return updates;
  }
  
  // Buffer stock management
  async allocateBufferStock(sku) {
    const inventory = await this.stateset.inventory.get(sku);
    const salesVelocity = await this.calculateSalesVelocity(sku);
    
    // Allocate buffer based on channel performance
    const bufferAllocation = {
      tiktok_shop: Math.ceil(salesVelocity.tiktok * 1.2),
      amazon: Math.ceil(salesVelocity.amazon * 1.5), // Higher buffer for Amazon
      walmart: Math.ceil(salesVelocity.walmart * 1.3),
      shopify: Math.ceil(salesVelocity.shopify * 1.1),
    };
    
    // Ensure total doesn't exceed available
    const totalBuffer = Object.values(bufferAllocation).reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0);
    if (totalBuffer > inventory.available_quantity) {
      // Proportionally reduce buffers
      const ratio = inventory.available_quantity / totalBuffer;
      Object.keys(bufferAllocation).forEach(channel => {
        bufferAllocation[channel] = Math.floor(bufferAllocation[channel] * ratio);
      });
    }
    
    return bufferAllocation;
  }
  
  // Inventory forecasting
  async forecastInventoryNeeds() {
    const products = await this.stateset.products.list({ active: true });
    const forecasts = [];
    
    for (const product of products.data) {
      const salesHistory = await this.getSalesHistory(product.sku, 30); // Last 30 days
      const forecast = {
        sku: product.sku,
        current_stock: product.inventory_quantity,
        avg_daily_sales: salesHistory.average,
        days_of_stock: Math.floor(product.inventory_quantity / salesHistory.average),
        reorder_point: salesHistory.average * 7, // 7-day buffer
        suggested_reorder_quantity: salesHistory.average * 30, // 30-day supply
      };
      
      if (forecast.current_stock <= forecast.reorder_point) {
        forecast.action = 'REORDER_NOW';
        forecast.urgency = 'HIGH';
      } else if (forecast.days_of_stock < 14) {
        forecast.action = 'REORDER_SOON';
        forecast.urgency = 'MEDIUM';
      } else {
        forecast.action = 'MONITOR';
        forecast.urgency = 'LOW';
      }
      
      forecasts.push(forecast);
    }
    
    return forecasts;
  }
}

Inventory Reconciliation

class InventoryReconciliation {
  constructor(stateset) {
    this.stateset = stateset;
  }
  
  // Daily reconciliation process
  async performReconciliation() {
    const discrepancies = [];
    const products = await this.stateset.products.list();
    
    for (const product of products.data) {
      // Get inventory from each channel
      const channelInventory = await Promise.all([
        this.getTikTokInventory(product.sku),
        this.getAmazonInventory(product.sku),
        this.getWalmartInventory(product.sku),
        this.getShopifyInventory(product.sku),
      ]);
      
      // Compare with Stateset master inventory
      const statesetInventory = await this.stateset.inventory.get(product.sku);
      
      channelInventory.forEach((inv, index) => {
        if (inv && Math.abs(inv.quantity - statesetInventory.available_quantity) > 0) {
          discrepancies.push({
            sku: product.sku,
            channel: ['tiktok', 'amazon', 'walmart', 'shopify'][index],
            channel_quantity: inv.quantity,
            stateset_quantity: statesetInventory.available_quantity,
            difference: inv.quantity - statesetInventory.available_quantity,
          });
        }
      });
    }
    
    // Auto-resolve minor discrepancies
    for (const discrepancy of discrepancies) {
      if (Math.abs(discrepancy.difference) <= 5) {
        await this.autoResolveDiscrepancy(discrepancy);
      } else {
        await this.flagForManualReview(discrepancy);
      }
    }
    
    return {
      total_checked: products.data.length,
      discrepancies_found: discrepancies.length,
      auto_resolved: discrepancies.filter(d => Math.abs(d.difference) <= 5).length,
      manual_review_required: discrepancies.filter(d => Math.abs(d.difference) > 5).length,
    };
  }
}

Pricing Strategies

Dynamic pricing across channels requires careful consideration of platform fees, competition, and margin requirements.

Dynamic Pricing Engine

class MultiChannelPricingEngine {
  constructor(stateset) {
    this.stateset = stateset;
    this.channelFees = {
      tiktok_shop: 0.05, // 5% commission
      amazon: 0.15, // 15% average referral fee
      walmart: 0.15, // 15% referral fee
      shopify: 0.029, // 2.9% + $0.30 transaction fee
    };
  }
  
  // Calculate channel-specific pricing
  async calculateChannelPrices(product, targetMargin = 0.30) {
    const baseCost = product.cost || 0;
    const prices = {};
    
    for (const [channel, feeRate] of Object.entries(this.channelFees)) {
      // Calculate minimum price to achieve target margin
      const minPrice = baseCost / (1 - targetMargin - feeRate);
      
      // Get competitive pricing data
      const competitorPrices = await this.getCompetitorPrices(product.sku, channel);
      
      // Determine optimal price
      prices[channel] = {
        minimum: Math.ceil(minPrice * 100) / 100,
        competitive: competitorPrices.median,
        recommended: this.calculateOptimalPrice(minPrice, competitorPrices),
        margin: this.calculateMargin(prices[channel].recommended, baseCost, feeRate),
      };
    }
    
    return prices;
  }
  
  // Implement repricing strategies
  async implementRepricingStrategy(strategy = 'competitive') {
    const products = await this.stateset.products.list({ active: true });
    
    for (const product of products.data) {
      const channelPrices = await this.calculateChannelPrices(product);
      
      // Update prices on each channel
      await Promise.all([
        this.updateTikTokPrice(product.sku, channelPrices.tiktok_shop.recommended),
        this.updateAmazonPrice(product.sku, channelPrices.amazon.recommended),
        this.updateWalmartPrice(product.sku, channelPrices.walmart.recommended),
        this.updateShopifyPrice(product.sku, channelPrices.shopify.recommended),
      ]);
      
      // Log pricing changes
      await this.stateset.pricing_history.create({
        sku: product.sku,
        timestamp: new Date(),
        strategy: strategy,
        prices: channelPrices,
      });
    }
  }
}

Analytics and Reporting

Comprehensive analytics across all channels provide insights for optimization and growth.

Multi-Channel Analytics Dashboard

class MultiChannelAnalytics {
  constructor(stateset) {
    this.stateset = stateset;
  }
  
  // Generate comprehensive channel performance report
  async generateChannelReport(dateRange) {
    const channels = ['tiktok_shop', 'amazon', 'walmart', 'shopify'];
    const report = {
      summary: {},
      by_channel: {},
      top_products: [],
      recommendations: [],
    };
    
    // Aggregate data for each channel
    for (const channel of channels) {
      const channelData = await this.getChannelMetrics(channel, dateRange);
      
      report.by_channel[channel] = {
        revenue: channelData.revenue,
        orders: channelData.order_count,
        aov: channelData.revenue / channelData.order_count,
        conversion_rate: channelData.conversion_rate,
        return_rate: channelData.return_rate,
        profit_margin: channelData.profit_margin,
        top_products: channelData.top_products.slice(0, 5),
      };
    }
    
    // Calculate summary metrics
    report.summary = {
      total_revenue: Object.values(report.by_channel).reduce((sum, ch) => sum + ch.revenue, 0),
      total_orders: Object.values(report.by_channel).reduce((sum, ch) => sum + ch.orders, 0),
      average_margin: this.calculateWeightedAverage(report.by_channel, 'profit_margin', 'revenue'),
      best_channel: this.identifyBestChannel(report.by_channel),
    };
    
    // Generate recommendations
    report.recommendations = this.generateRecommendations(report);
    
    return report;
  }
  
  // Real-time performance monitoring
  async monitorPerformance() {
    const alerts = [];
    
    // Check inventory levels
    const lowStock = await this.checkLowStockItems();
    if (lowStock.length > 0) {
      alerts.push({
        type: 'LOW_STOCK',
        severity: 'HIGH',
        items: lowStock,
        action: 'Reorder immediately to prevent stockouts',
      });
    }
    
    // Check pricing competitiveness
    const pricingIssues = await this.checkPricingCompetitiveness();
    if (pricingIssues.length > 0) {
      alerts.push({
        type: 'PRICING_ALERT',
        severity: 'MEDIUM',
        items: pricingIssues,
        action: 'Review and adjust pricing to remain competitive',
      });
    }
    
    // Check channel performance
    const performanceIssues = await this.checkChannelPerformance();
    performanceIssues.forEach(issue => alerts.push(issue));
    
    return alerts;
  }
}

Best Practices

1. Channel-Specific Optimization

Each platform has unique requirements and best practices:
  • Use trending sounds and hashtags in product videos
  • Partner with influencers for live selling events
  • Optimize for mobile-first shopping experience
  • Leverage TikTok’s algorithm with engaging content

2. Inventory Management

// Best practice: Implement safety stock calculations
function calculateSafetyStock(sku, leadTime, servicelevel = 0.95) {
  const dailyDemand = getAverageDailyDemand(sku);
  const demandStdDev = getDemandStandardDeviation(sku);
  const zScore = getZScore(servicelevel); // 1.65 for 95% service level
  
  return Math.ceil(zScore * Math.sqrt(leadTime) * demandStdDev);
}

3. Order Processing Automation

// Best practice: Implement automated order routing
class AutomatedOrderRouter {
  async routeOrder(order) {
    const rules = [
      { condition: o => o.shipping_speed === 'express', action: 'route_to_nearest_warehouse' },
      { condition: o => o.total > 500, action: 'flag_for_fraud_review' },
      { condition: o => o.channel === 'amazon' && o.is_prime, action: 'route_to_fba' },
      { condition: o => o.items.some(i => i.is_hazmat), action: 'route_to_specialized_fulfillment' },
    ];
    
    for (const rule of rules) {
      if (rule.condition(order)) {
        return this.executeAction(rule.action, order);
      }
    }
    
    return this.defaultRouting(order);
  }
}

Troubleshooting

Common Integration Issues


Complete Implementation Example

Here’s a complete example bringing together all the concepts:
// main.js - Complete multi-channel integration setup
import { StatesetClient } from 'stateset-node';
import { TikTokShopConnector } from './channels/tiktok';
import { AmazonConnector } from './channels/amazon';
import { WalmartConnector } from './channels/walmart';
import { MultiChannelOrderManager } from './orders/manager';
import { MultiChannelInventorySync } from './inventory/sync';
import { MultiChannelAnalytics } from './analytics/dashboard';

class MultiChannelCommerceSystem {
  constructor() {
    this.stateset = new StatesetClient(process.env.STATESET_API_KEY);
    this.initializeChannels();
    this.setupAutomation();
  }
  
  async initializeChannels() {
    // Initialize channel connectors
    this.channels = {
      tiktok: new TikTokShopConnector({
        appKey: process.env.TIKTOK_APP_KEY,
        appSecret: process.env.TIKTOK_APP_SECRET,
      }),
      amazon: new AmazonConnector({
        clientId: process.env.AMAZON_CLIENT_ID,
        clientSecret: process.env.AMAZON_CLIENT_SECRET,
      }),
      walmart: new WalmartConnector({
        consumerId: process.env.WALMART_CONSUMER_ID,
        privateKey: process.env.WALMART_PRIVATE_KEY,
      }),
    };
    
    // Test all connections
    await this.testAllConnections();
  }
  
  setupAutomation() {
    // Order sync every 5 minutes
    setInterval(() => this.syncOrders(), 300000);
    
    // Inventory sync every 15 minutes
    setInterval(() => this.syncInventory(), 900000);
    
    // Price optimization daily
    scheduleDaily(() => this.optimizePricing(), '02:00');
    
    // Analytics report weekly
    scheduleWeekly(() => this.generateWeeklyReport(), 'Monday', '09:00');
  }
  
  async syncOrders() {
    const orderManager = new MultiChannelOrderManager(this.stateset);
    const results = await orderManager.syncAllChannels();
    
    console.log(`Synced ${results.total_orders} orders across all channels`);
    
    // Process any alerts
    if (results.alerts?.length > 0) {
      await this.handleAlerts(results.alerts);
    }
  }
  
  async syncInventory() {
    const inventorySync = new MultiChannelInventorySync(this.stateset);
    const results = await inventorySync.performFullSync();
    
    // Check for low stock
    const lowStock = await inventorySync.checkLowStock();
    if (lowStock.length > 0) {
      await this.createReorderSuggestions(lowStock);
    }
  }
  
  async optimizePricing() {
    const pricingEngine = new MultiChannelPricingEngine(this.stateset);
    await pricingEngine.implementRepricingStrategy('competitive');
  }
  
  async generateWeeklyReport() {
    const analytics = new MultiChannelAnalytics(this.stateset);
    const report = await analytics.generateChannelReport({
      start: new Date(Date.now() - 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000),
      end: new Date(),
    });
    
    // Send report to stakeholders
    await this.emailReport(report);
  }
}

// Initialize the system
const commerceSystem = new MultiChannelCommerceSystem();

// Express server for webhooks
import express from 'express';
const app = express();

app.post('/webhooks/orders', async (req, res) => {
  const { channel, event, data } = req.body;
  await commerceSystem.handleOrderWebhook(channel, event, data);
  res.status(200).send('OK');
});

app.post('/webhooks/inventory', async (req, res) => {
  const { sku, adjustment } = req.body;
  await commerceSystem.handleInventoryWebhook(sku, adjustment);
  res.status(200).send('OK');
});

app.listen(process.env.PORT || 3000, () => {
  console.log('Multi-channel commerce system running');
});

Conclusion

Successfully integrating multiple e-commerce channels requires careful planning, robust error handling, and continuous optimization. By following this guide and implementing the provided examples, you’ll be able to:
  • Centralize operations across TikTok Shop, Amazon, Walmart, and other platforms
  • Automate routine tasks like inventory sync and order processing
  • Optimize performance with data-driven insights
  • Scale efficiently as your business grows
Remember to:
  • Start with one channel and gradually add others
  • Monitor performance metrics closely
  • Keep your integration code modular and maintainable
  • Stay updated with platform API changes
  • Implement proper error handling and logging
For additional support and resources, visit the Stateset Documentation or contact our support team.