Store Interface
Essential knowledge
Intended Audience:
Business User
Author:
Fluent Commerce
Changed on:
27 Aug 2025
Overview
The Store interface empowers retailers to enhance their operational efficiency by transforming stores into fulfillment centers and optimizing inventory management. This ultimately delivers a superior customer experience through streamlined order fulfillment and improved inventory control. The app contains the following configurations:- All Locations
- Stores
- Warehouses
- Networks
Key points
- Stores are transformed into efficient fulfillment centers, ensuring a seamless customer experience through optimized order fulfillment and superior inventory control.
- With configurations for all Locations, Stores, Warehouses, and Networks, the app provides a comprehensive toolkit, enabling retailers to manage their entire ecosystem.
FeaturesLocation Overview and Detailed Information
Stores are specific locations primarily utilized as sources of inventory for fulfilling customer orders. They also serve as collection points for customers to pick up their purchases, providing a seamless shopping experience. The Stores interface includes the Stores List page, where you can view the existing stores. If you click on 
Warehouses are centralized locations dedicated to stocking inventory for order fulfillment. While they are essential for efficient supply chain operations, they are typically not designed for customer collection and are more focused on inventory management and distribution. In the Warehouses configuration, you'll find the Warehouses List page, offering a glimpse of the available warehouses. Clicking on 
Networks are groups of locations organized into logical or geographic categories. They help you manage and optimize the operations of multiple locations, making it easier to coordinate order routing, inventory allocation, and other logistical aspects of your business. Clicking on (Network) 
In the Fluent OMS web application, the Store interface also includes configurations for Arrivals, Collections, and Waves. These sections are related to activities performed in the Fluent Store web app:ArrivalsThe Arrivals configuration contains the list of inbound articles expected to arrive in store from other locations. A carrier is an external or internal logistics provider responsible for delivering orders from the point of fulfillment to the customer.Clicking Article Ref opens the Article Details page, which displays detailed information about the selected article.
WavesThe Waves configuration contains the list of existing waves used to group orders for cost-effective and efficient fulfillment.Clicking Wave ID opens the Wave Details page, which displays detailed information about the selected wave, including a summary card and fulfillment table.
CollectionsThe Collections configuration contains the list of articles associated with Click and Collect and Home Delivery fulfillments.Clicking Article Ref opens the Article Details page, which displays detailed information about the selected article.
- Get a comprehensive view of all physical locations within your retail ecosystem.
- Access in-depth details about each location, such as location-specific information, opening hours, and a convenient "Location Finder" tool for easy navigation.
- Understand the operational status of each location while efficiently organizing them into logical networks, allowing for informed decision-making regarding order fulfillment and customer collection.
- Efficiently manage storage areas within your locations to optimize inventory control, enabling precise allocation and tracking of items for enhanced order fulfillment and storage efficiency.
- Access specifics about your stores and warehouses, including information on the networks they belong to, storage areas, schedules, and order processing waves.
- Utilize stores as inventory sources for fulfilling customer orders while ensuring that these locations are not only for collections but also as integral parts of your supply chain.
- Organize your locations into logical or geographic categories known as networks, simplifying management and optimization efforts.
- Access comprehensive data about your networks, including network attributes, locations, and affiliated retailers.
`Location Ref` to open the Location Details page, providing a comprehensive overview.Stores are specific locations primarily utilized as sources of inventory for fulfilling customer orders. They also serve as collection points for customers to pick up their purchases, providing a seamless shopping experience. The Stores interface includes the Stores List page, where you can view the existing stores. If you click on `Ref`, it will take you to the Store Details page, which provides comprehensive information about that specific store.Warehouses are centralized locations dedicated to stocking inventory for order fulfillment. While they are essential for efficient supply chain operations, they are typically not designed for customer collection and are more focused on inventory management and distribution. In the Warehouses configuration, you'll find the Warehouses List page, offering a glimpse of the available warehouses. Clicking on `Ref` will seamlessly transition you to the Warehouse Details page, where you can access extensive information pertaining to that particular warehouse.Networks are groups of locations organized into logical or geographic categories. They help you manage and optimize the operations of multiple locations, making it easier to coordinate order routing, inventory allocation, and other logistical aspects of your business. Clicking on (Network) `Ref` opens the Network Details page, where you can access comprehensive information about the specific network.In the Fluent OMS web application, the Store interface also includes configurations for Arrivals, Collections, and Waves. These sections are related to activities performed in the Fluent Store web app:ArrivalsThe Arrivals configuration contains the list of inbound articles expected to arrive in store from other locations. A carrier is an external or internal logistics provider responsible for delivering orders from the point of fulfillment to the customer.Clicking Article Ref opens the Article Details page, which displays detailed information about the selected article.WavesThe Waves configuration contains the list of existing waves used to group orders for cost-effective and efficient fulfillment.Clicking Wave ID opens the Wave Details page, which displays detailed information about the selected wave, including a summary card and fulfillment table.CollectionsThe Collections configuration contains the list of articles associated with Click and Collect and Home Delivery fulfillments.Clicking Article Ref opens the Article Details page, which displays detailed information about the selected article.
