Key Takeaways
- A well-integrated Shopify warehouse management system (WMS) is essential for preventing overselling, improving stock accuracy, and keeping multichannel operations running smoothly.
- Connecting systems like Rithum, Infor ERP, Descartes Peoplevox, and Descartes ShipRush centralises data, speeds up fulfilment, and reduces manual work.
- Automating key workflows—from purchase order creation to shipping updates—helps ecommerce teams boost efficiency and scale without adding headcount.
Managing multichannel ecommerce gets harder as order volume increases and your tech stack expands. A strong Shopify WMS integration keeps your sales channels, warehouse, and shipping operations aligned so you can fulfil orders accurately and on time.
In this article, you’ll learn why a connected WMS matters, how platforms like Rithum, Infor ERP, Peoplevox, and ShipRush work together, and how ecommerce teams can streamline operations end to end.
Who Are BW Retail?
BW Retail are a rapidly growing ecommerce retailer specialising in power sports and lawn and garden products. Founded in 2017, BW Retail sells across various marketplaces such as eBay, Amazon, Walmart, and their own Shopify-powered websites. Headquartered in Chesterfield, Michigan, with distribution centers in Georgia and Ontario, they offer parts and accessories for lawnmowers, ATVs, and snowmobiles.
A Snapshot of BW Retail’s tech stack:
BW Retail use Rithum as a channel connector to manage listings on Shopify and marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. Orders flow to the Peoplevox WMS and are then shipped via ShipRush. Peoplevox and Rithum both integrate with BW Retail’s ERP, Infor.
Learn more about BW Retail’s growth journey with Descartes here and watch the video below to discover how the Peoplevox WMS supports its warehouse operations.
The Importance of a Shopify WMS Integration for Multichannel Ecommerce
Managing multiple sales channels efficiently is crucial for businesses like BW Retail. At Descartes, we provide warehouse management solutions that streamline inventory management, order fulfilment, and shipping operations by integrating with platforms such as Rithum, Infor ERP, and shipping solutions like ShipRush, allowing ecommerce businesses to boost efficiency by automating the flow of data from one system to another throughout the order fulfilment journey.
If you don’t have a well connected WMS you will run into issues such as; Over Selling stock, Under selling stock and not meeting customer delivery expectations because the order has not been passed through quick enough to your WMS.
Centralised Data Management Across Platforms with Rithum
Centralised data management is key to managing inventory and sales across platforms. Rithum, formerly known as ChannelAdvisor, aggregates sales and inventory data from multiple platforms. When integrated with Peoplevox, Rithum helps businesses manage operations seamlessly. This Shopify WMS integration ensures all your available to sell stock is represented across your sales channels, increasing revenue opportunity.
Real-Time Inventory Syncing with Infor ERP
Inventory management is vital for ecommerce success. With real-time syncing between Infor ERP and Descartes Peoplevox, businesses can ensure accurate stock levels across all sales platforms, including Shopify. A real time feed of inventory levels between sales channels and your warehouse ensures you never have to cancel a customers’ order due to overselling, and equally, you can be confident all available stock is actually available to sell, not leaving revenue on the table.
Streamlining Order Fulfilment with Peoplevox and ShipRush
Aggregated orders from Rithum flow into Peoplevox for in an automation that removes manual data entry and ensures all of your sales orders are ingested by the WMS. Our integration with ShipRush simplifies shipping logistics by automatically syncing shipping updates across all sales channels.
This ensures businesses like BW Retail can maintain stock accuracy while providing real-time updates, improving overall efficiency. By Connecting with ShipRush, BW Retail warehouse operatives are able to pack and ship orders in the Peoplevox platform without switching tabs, whilst the carrier connectivity provided by ShipRush works in the background, booking the shipment and returning the label, all while following bespoke rules setup in advance.
Automating Purchase Order Management with Shopify WMS Integration
The integration between Descartes Peoplevox and Infor ERP automates the creation and ingestion of purchase orders (POs) and sales orders (SOs). With inventory levels continuously updated as products are received and shipped, businesses can automate the entire process, from purchase orders to fulfilment, enhancing productivity and accuracy.
Transform Your Ecommerce Operations with Peoplevox
At Descartes we empower businesses like BW Retail with robust Shopify WMS integrations. By integrating with platforms like Rithum, ShipRush, and Infor ERP, we offer a comprehensive solution to manage inventory, orders, and shipments across multiple channels, ensuring your business is always operating at peak efficiency.
BW Retail Director of Digital Information, Karl Hessel, explains how Peoplevox fits into their ecommerce operations in the short video below.
Explore Peoplevox’s Full Range of Integrations
Discover more about how Peoplevox can transform your ecommerce logistics with powerful integrations tailored for your business needs. Check out all of our integrations here.
- Shopify. Connects your Shopify storefront to Peoplevox so orders, products, and inventory levels stay synchronised in real time.
- ShipRush. Automates shipping labels, rate shopping, and tracking updates directly from Peoplevox to speed up packing and dispatch.
- Brightpearl. Links financials, purchasing, and inventory data so Peoplevox can update stock movements and orders across your retail back office.
- Linnworks. Consolidates orders from multiple marketplaces and feeds them into Peoplevox for accurate inventory and streamlined fulfilment.
- Sellercloud. Centralises multichannel listings, orders, and inventory, sending cleaner, consolidated data into Peoplevox for faster warehouse processing.
- Loop Returns. Automates the return initiation process and passes return information to Peoplevox so warehouse teams can receive and restock items quickly.
- RefundID. Verifies return eligibility and processes refunds while providing Peoplevox with updated return statuses to keep inventory accurate.
Ready to discover how Peoplevox can transform your warehouse operations? Book a demo today.
Shopify WMS Integration FAQs
What Are the Signs That My Shopify Operation Needs a Dedicated WMS Integration?
You may need a WMS when manual checks become unreliable, order errors increase, or your team spends too much time reconciling data across channels. A dedicated integration helps stabilise operations before these issues impact customer experience.
How Does a WMS Integration Improve Productivity for Multichannel Teams?
A connected WMS reduces repetitive tasks, minimises channel-specific workflows, and gives teams real-time visibility into stock and fulfilment progress. This allows warehouse staff and ecommerce managers to work from the same accurate data without switching platforms.
Can I Start With a Basic Integration and Expand My Tech Stack Later?
Yes. Many ecommerce companies begin with essential syncing, such as orders and inventory, and layer on tools like shipping platforms or ERPs as they grow. Choosing scalable, API-friendly systems ensures you can expand without reworking your entire process.
