Getting your Cin7 Core (DEAR) account ID and key
To connect to Inventory Planner, you will first need to obtain a Cin7 Core (DEAR) account ID and key. You can get these credentials by adding Inventory Planner as a new application in your Cin7 Core (DEAR) settings.
In Cin7 Core (DEAR), go to Integrations and API.
In the Applications tab, click the "+" button to add a New API Application.
Set the application name. We recommend using 'Inventory Planner'.
Make sure the application is set to Active.
Copy the account ID and key to use in your Inventory Planner settings.
Click Save.
Connecting your store
Once you have your Cin7 Core (DEAR) credentials, follow the instructions for connecting your store. Choose Cin7 Core (DEAR), then enter your account ID and key into the form provided.
Then click "Connect".
Workflow overview
Inventory Planner's demand forecasting will be used to produce purchase orders. Once saved, those purchase orders will sync to Cin7 Core (DEAR). After the sync, you will process those purchase orders in Cin7 Core (DEAR), including receiving, editing, or cancelling the purchase orders.
Product information, sales history, vendor information, and previously created purchase orders will all sync from Cin7 Core (DEAR) to Inventory Planner on the first sync, then will be updated automatically every 24 hours.