Glossary
Admin Console
A webapp for managing orders, locations, and , as well as configuring settings and workflows. is deprecated and has been replaced by the Fluent OMS webapp. Please check the deprecation policy for details.
Batch Processing
In the context of Fluent Commerce refers to one of the ways gets ingested in Fluent Management and , as the batch utilizes Fluent Batch API.
Big Inventory
Fluent "" is an enterprise hub provided by Fluent Commerce. Fluent "" is designed to work within your omnichannel ecosystem, managing availability across all your channels to ensure you have a single, unified view of across all of your different go-to-market channels. Dive in deeper in the Getting started with Big Inventory .
Connector
A is a pre-built integration between two or more systems. Fluent Management includes a growing library of Connectors that provide configuration-based integration with well-known 3rd party applications and platforms in the ecosystem. Check all the available packages and modules.
Event
Fluent is an event-driven architecture. Events are used in Fluent to business logic and to record when things happen throughout the platform. Events triggering business logic are called events.
Global Inventory
provides visibility across channels by managing what is to be sold where, enabling the company to make knowledge-based promises to customers. Read more in the Inventory Module Overview .
GraphQL
An API query language that provides a common interface between the client and the server for data retrieval and manipulations. It allows for adjusting the JSON output of an API endpoint. Read more in the GraphQL Overview .
Home Delivery
is when businesses bring goods or services directly to your doorstep, contrary to a click-and-collect service model, saving you the trip. It's a convenient service offered by many retailers and restaurants, often facilitated by centers and efficient logistics. From groceries to gadgets, has become a popular option, providing customers with convenience and flexibility in their shopping experience.
Inventory Position Update
An Position Update is a measurement of how many Positions, Quantities, or Virtual Positions have been updated or created within your Fluent .
This is measured by usage of the Update & Create APIs for each of the 3 entities and any batch items which were processed that don't API usage.
Read more on Getting IPU/IPC visibility.
Mustache
Mustache templates are a logic-less template syntax used for generating dynamic content. Named after the appearance of curly braces that resemble a , these templates allow developers to create views by inserting data into predefined placeholders. is language-agnostic, meaning it can be used in various programming environments, and it emphasizes simplicity and separation of logic from presentation.
Pick and Pack
The of collecting and then packing products which are part of one at one .
Rule
A is the smallest unit of logic in a . Rules are the building blocks that are composed into Rulesets in a to deliver business logic.
Reference Modules provide a library of rules to cater to various scenarios, and additional rules can be created to meet specific requirements using the Rules SDK.
Service Point
The storefront application that facilitates pick, pack, and ship.
Please note the Deprecation Announcement.
Single Sign-On
(SSO) is an authentication method that enables users to securely authenticate with multiple applications and websites by using just one set of credentials. SSO works based upon a trust relationship set up between an application, known as the service provider, and an . Read more about SSO support in Fluent.