Checklist for Setting Up DecoNetwork and Shopify for Order Fulfillment

For businesses combining Shopify’s powerful e-commerce tools for sales with DecoNetwork’s advanced printing and customization platform for order fulfillment, integrating these systems is essential for optimizing operations and improving customer experience. However, setting up this integration involves a series of detailed steps and configurations.

This article offers a comprehensive checklist to help you navigate the integration process between DecoNetwork (DN) and Shopify. It covers the necessary actions for both Shopify stores and DN fulfillment centers, as well as common steps for both. Use this guide to ensure a smooth setup and efficient order fulfillment between your DN and Shopify systems.

Checklist for Setting Up DecoNetwork and Shopify for Order Fulfillment

1. Shopify Store Setup

   1. Products Listed:

      Ensure that products are listed and configured in your Shopify store.

   2. Create Custom Third-Party Order Fulfillment App:

      Develop and install a custom order fulfillment app in Shopify to integrate with DN.

   3. Set up Product Meta File Information

      Configure metafile information to store design files for production.

   4. Upload Design Files for Production

      Upload the design files that will be used for producing each product that will be fulfilled by DN.

   5. Configure Product Inventory for DecoNetwork Fulfillment

      Configure the inventory setting for Shopify products to ensure they are correctly linked to DN for fulfillment.

      For instructions for tasks c, d, e, and f, refer to the article Shopify & DecoNetwork Integration Part 1: Shopify Setup Guide for instructions.

   6. Choose automatic or manual fulfillment

      In Shopify, you have the option to fulfill orders either automatically or manually. By default, your store is set to manual order fulfillment. However, if you prefer, you can switch to automatic fulfillment. To configure this setting, refer to the article "Configuring Automatic or Manual Fulfillment in Shopify".

2. DecoNetwork Fulfillment Website Setup

   1. Administrative Access:

      Verify you have administrative access to your DN account.

   2. Install Shopify Order Fulfillment App:

      Install the Shopify Order Fulfillment app in DN to handle order fulfillment. Refer to the article Shopify & DecoNetwork Integration Part 2: Enabling Integration in DN for instructions.

3. DecoNetwork Affiliate Store Integration Setup (Fulfillment Center and Affiliate)

   1. Administrative Access:

      Verify you have administrative access to your DN affiliate store account.

   2. Configure Shopify Integration Settings:

      Set up Shopify integration settings in DN, including API credentials and necessary parameters for order processing. Refer to the article Shopify & DecoNetwork Integration Part 3: Establishing Connection in DN for instructions.

4. Product Download and Mapping in DecoNetwork (Fulfillment Center and Affiliate)

   1. Download Products from Shopify:

      Ensure that products from Shopify have been downloaded.

   2. Select the products that you want to fulfill:

      Make sure that the Shopify products you want to fulfill are selected.

   3. Map Shopify products with DecoNetwork products:

      Map Shopify products with blank products in your catalog.

      Refer to the article Shopify & DecoNetwork Integration Part 4: DN Product Mapping Guide for instructions.