{"id":9621830467858,"title":"Unleashed Software Obsolete a Product Integration","handle":"unleashed-software-obsolete-a-product-integration","description":"\u003cbody\u003e```html\n\n\n\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n \u003ctitle\u003eAPI Unleashed Software: Obsolete a Product\u003c\/title\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n }\n .content {\n margin: 20px;\n }\n h1 {\n color: #333;\n }\n p {\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003eUsing the API Unleashed Software: Obsolete a Product\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The API Unleashed Software provides an endpoint to obsolete a product, which is an invaluable feature for businesses managing inventory through the Unleashed platform. The 'Obsolete a Product' endpoint allows users to programmatically set a product as obsolete, meaning it is no longer available for sale or considered part of the active inventory. This can greatly aid in inventory management, warehouse organization, and financial forecasting.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n To use this endpoint, one would typically send a PUT request with required authentication and a payload that specifies the details of the product to be made obsolete. Upon successful request, the product's status will be updated accordingly in the Unleashed database, and it will no longer appear in active product listings or be available for transactions.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The obsolescence of a product can solve several business problems, including:\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInventory Clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e By marking items as obsolete, businesses can have a more accurate sense of what their active inventory consists of. This helps prevent time and resources being spent on managing items that no longer contribute to the sales or production process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warehousing often comes with space limitations. Removing obsolete items from the inventory list can lead to better storage planning and utilization of warehouse space for more profitable or relevant stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Decision Making:\u003c\/strong\u003e When products are clearly marked as obsolete, it supports better decision-making in areas such as purchasing, sales, and marketing. Teams can focus on products that actually drive revenue and growth for the company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuously selling outdated or unpopular products can be risky for a business. By obsoleting these items, a company can reduce the risk associated with excess stock, such as spoilage, obsolescence, or having capital locked in inventory that does not sell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Financial reports that accurately reflect the current inventory status will be more useful for stakeholders. Clearing obsolete products ensures that accounting records are precise, which can influence forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n To successfully obsolete a product through this API endpoint, it is important to handle the operation with proper error checking and feedback for users or systems performing the operation. That way, it can be confirmed that the obsolescence was carried out successfully, or a notification can be provided if the attempt failed for any reason such as incorrect product identifiers or insufficient permissions.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Overall, the 'Obsolete a Product' endpoint in the API Unleashed Software is an efficient tool for maintaining an up-to-date and optimized product catalog, which is a critical aspect of inventory management and business operations.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n```\u003c\/body\u003e","published_at":"2024-06-23T02:16:33-05:00","created_at":"2024-06-23T02:16:34-05:00","vendor":"Unleashed Software","type":"Integration","tags":[],"price":0,"price_min":0,"price_max":0,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49684300661010,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Unleashed Software Obsolete a Product Integration","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":0,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/aac9b8e3a9547b9be0c010e5d98d5979_49e3a7f6-ab2b-42eb-a8ef-80f75815af40.png?v=1719126994"],"featured_image":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/aac9b8e3a9547b9be0c010e5d98d5979_49e3a7f6-ab2b-42eb-a8ef-80f75815af40.png?v=1719126994","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Unleashed Software Logo","id":39859722191122,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":3.101,"height":129,"width":400,"src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/aac9b8e3a9547b9be0c010e5d98d5979_49e3a7f6-ab2b-42eb-a8ef-80f75815af40.png?v=1719126994"},"aspect_ratio":3.101,"height":129,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/aac9b8e3a9547b9be0c010e5d98d5979_49e3a7f6-ab2b-42eb-a8ef-80f75815af40.png?v=1719126994","width":400}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cbody\u003e```html\n\n\n\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n \u003ctitle\u003eAPI Unleashed Software: Obsolete a Product\u003c\/title\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n }\n .content {\n margin: 20px;\n }\n h1 {\n color: #333;\n }\n p {\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003eUsing the API Unleashed Software: Obsolete a Product\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The API Unleashed Software provides an endpoint to obsolete a product, which is an invaluable feature for businesses managing inventory through the Unleashed platform. The 'Obsolete a Product' endpoint allows users to programmatically set a product as obsolete, meaning it is no longer available for sale or considered part of the active inventory. This can greatly aid in inventory management, warehouse organization, and financial forecasting.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n To use this endpoint, one would typically send a PUT request with required authentication and a payload that specifies the details of the product to be made obsolete. Upon successful request, the product's status will be updated accordingly in the Unleashed database, and it will no longer appear in active product listings or be available for transactions.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The obsolescence of a product can solve several business problems, including:\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInventory Clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e By marking items as obsolete, businesses can have a more accurate sense of what their active inventory consists of. This helps prevent time and resources being spent on managing items that no longer contribute to the sales or production process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warehousing often comes with space limitations. Removing obsolete items from the inventory list can lead to better storage planning and utilization of warehouse space for more profitable or relevant stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Decision Making:\u003c\/strong\u003e When products are clearly marked as obsolete, it supports better decision-making in areas such as purchasing, sales, and marketing. Teams can focus on products that actually drive revenue and growth for the company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuously selling outdated or unpopular products can be risky for a business. By obsoleting these items, a company can reduce the risk associated with excess stock, such as spoilage, obsolescence, or having capital locked in inventory that does not sell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Financial reports that accurately reflect the current inventory status will be more useful for stakeholders. Clearing obsolete products ensures that accounting records are precise, which can influence forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n To successfully obsolete a product through this API endpoint, it is important to handle the operation with proper error checking and feedback for users or systems performing the operation. That way, it can be confirmed that the obsolescence was carried out successfully, or a notification can be provided if the attempt failed for any reason such as incorrect product identifiers or insufficient permissions.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Overall, the 'Obsolete a Product' endpoint in the API Unleashed Software is an efficient tool for maintaining an up-to-date and optimized product catalog, which is a critical aspect of inventory management and business operations.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n```\u003c\/body\u003e"}