Implementation Checklist: Getting Cin7 Core and Mintsoft to Work Together Seamlessly

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For growing eCommerce and logistics-driven businesses, connecting inventory management with warehouse fulfillment is essential. Two popular solutions — Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR Systems) and Mintsoft — offer powerful tools individually. But the real value emerges when they are integrated, allowing real-time inventory visibility, automated order routing, and synchronized fulfillment across channels.

To make this connection work smoothly, you need a clear plan. Here is a step-by-step implementation checklist to ensure Cin7 Core and Mintsoft work together seamlessly.

Define Integration Goals

Before diving into the technical setup, identify what success looks like.
Ask these questions:

  1. What data do you need to sync (orders, inventory, products, tracking)?
  2. How often should synchronization occur?
  3. Which platform will be your “master” for product data?
  4. What is the current manual pain points you want to eliminate?

By defining goals upfront, you avoid redundant workflows and set measurable expectations for success.

Clean and Standardize Your Data

A seamless integration depends on clean, structured data. Review your existing Cin7 Core and Mintsoft databases for consistency.

1. Product SKUs: 

Ensure all SKUs match exactly between systems — case sensitivity, spacing, and punctuation matter.

2. Naming conventions: 

Use clear and uniform product names and categories.

3. Stock levels: 

Verify quantities and adjust for discrepancies before syncing.

4. Customer and supplier records: 

Merge duplicates and update contact details.

This stage minimizes sync errors and prevents mismatched records after integration.

Map Data Fields Between the Two Systems

Each platform stores data differently. Create a detailed data mapping sheet that outlines how information will flow between Cin7 Core and Mintsoft:

  1. Orders → transferred from Cin7 Core to Mintsoft for fulfillment.
  2. Inventory updates → sent from Mintsoft back to Cin7 Core.
  3. Product details → synchronized from the designated master system.
  4. Shipping updates and tracking numbers → passed from Mintsoft to Cin7 Coreand then to sales channels.

Proper mapping ensures both systems “speak the same language,” reducing sync failures and data duplication.

Set Up API Access and Test Connectivity

Both Cin7 Core and Mintsoft use APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to exchange data.

  1. Obtain your API keys from each platform.
  2. Configure them securely within the integration middleware or directly through the API if using a custom connector.
  3. Test basic data calls — for example, pulling inventory data or pushing a sample order — to verify communication.

If you are using a third-party integrator (like Patchworks, Zapier, or custom middleware), ensure it supports two-way syncing and has real-time update capabilities.

Configure Workflows and Automation Rules

Define your workflow logic to make automation work efficiently:

1. Order routing: 

Set rules for which warehouse fulfills certain orders based on region, SKU, or channel.

2. Stock updates: 

Decide whether updates occur in real-time or at set intervals.

3. Error handling: 

Configure alerts for failed syncs or data mismatches.

4. Returns and adjustments: 

Map reverse logistics processes clearly to maintain accurate inventory.

Automation rules reduce manual intervention and ensure reliable, fast operations.

Conclusion

Integrating Cin7 Core and Mintsoft streamlines operations, enhances fulfillment speed, and improves data accuracy across platforms. But seamless performance does not happen by chance — it requires structured planning, clean data, and ongoing monitoring.

Following this checklist ensures your systems not only work together but also empower your business with the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability needed to thrive in today’s fast-moving eCommerce environment.