--- title: "Distribution center" slug: "distribution-center" updated: 2025-05-13T16:19:35Z published: 2025-05-13T16:19:35Z canonical: "docs.newstore.com/distribution-center" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.newstore.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Distribution center Let's get started with adding a new DC to your system! In this section, we'll take you through a step-by-step process to: - [Step 1: Create a new DC and import inventory](/v1/docs/distribution-center#step-1-create-a-new-dc-and-import-inventory) - [Step 2: Set up the DC address](/v1/docs/distribution-center#step-2-set-up-the-dc-address) - [Step 3: Configure the webhook to export fulfillment orders to the DC](/v1/docs/distribution-center#step-3-configure-the-webhook-to-export-fulfillment-orders-to-the-dc) By the end of this section, you'll have successfully added a new DC and completed all necessary setup tasks to integrate it into your system. Let's dive in! ## Step 1: Create a new DC and import inventory In the NewStore platform, inventory data and transactions are managed through a logical entity called a Fulfillment location. This Location is created during the initial inventory load process. For distribution centers (DCs), the fulfillment_node_id Attribute in the inventory import file will be populated with the DC's location ID, while the Store ID field will be left blank. The DC location ID will be prominently displayed, serving as a unique identifier for the fulfillment location. > [!NOTE] > **Note** > > - For a step-by-step guide on importing inventory, please refer to our comprehensive tutorial available at [Importing Stock Information](/v1/docs/tutorial-importing-stock-information). > - Refer to [Loading master data](/v1/docs/loading-master-data) to get more details on the import process. > - Once a fulfillment location is created, it cannot be deleted or remapped. Ensure accurate data during import to avoid issues. > - While doing the inventory import to create the DC, the store_id needs to be left empty in the store_mapping. for example snippet of availabilities import payload is given below. > > ```plaintext >       .................... >       .................... >        "store_mapping": [ >            { >                "fulfillment_node_id": "US_DC", >                "store_id": "" >            } >        ] >       .................... >       .................... > ``` ## Step 2: Set up the DC address After successfully loading your inventory, the fulfillment_node_id for the Distribution center (DC) will be defined. To utilize the DC as a location, additional information is required, including: - Addressee's information - Physical address - Phone number > [!NOTE] > Note > > To configure the addressee's information, physical address, and phone number for the Distribution Center (DC), utilize the following API endpoint: > > [Location API](https://docs.newstore.net/api/integration/order-management/location_api/#operation/update-dc-location) > > > > This API allows you to update the necessary information for the DC, ensuring accurate order fulfillment and shipping operations. In case you need to access the dummy Shipment adapter code base which was built by the NewStore Expert Services team, please reach out to the NewStore Expert Services point of contact. ## Step 3: Configure the webhook to export fulfillment orders to the DC Once the DC fulfillment_node_id has been defined and the address has been added, the next step is to configure the integration endpoint to transmit DC fulfillment orders to the Warehouse management system (WMS). Fortunately, the NewStore platform offers a convenient webhook solution that seamlessly exposes critical order information, including: - Items - Customer details (including Shipping address) - Carrier service levels - Additional order attributes By leveraging this webhook, we can ensure a streamlined and efficient integration process, enabling the WMS to receive and process DC fulfillment orders with ease. > [!NOTE] > **Note** > > - To configure the webhook use [DC Fulfillment Node Config API](https://docs.newstore.net/api/configuration/inventory-fulfillment/dc_fulfillment_node_config/#operation/update-dc-configuration). This API will take the integration endpoint and the API key. > - The webhook schema can be found here - [Fulfillment Provider Webhooks](https://docs.newstore.net/api/webhooks/dc_fulfillment_node_hook) > - It is mandatory to have an integration configured for DC fulfillment webhook, which responds with HTTP 200 status code. A location that has ATP inventory for a product, and can fulfill an order. This can be a store or a warehouse or Distribution center. See Managing locations in NewStore. A place from where the item can be fulfilled by the retailer or collected by the customer. Typically a Distribution center or a Retail store. See Managing locations in NewStore. Characteristics of a retailer's stores or products which can vary. Retailers typically attribute their master data (stores and products) to enable rich analysis of their sales (for example, by product category, store demographics, etc.). *(Also DC, Warehouse)* A location that stocks products to be redistributed to other locations in your business or directly to customers. A distribution center is a principal part of the order fulfillment process. *(Also Delivery)* The delivery/shipment of goods sent to a customer. A shipment may also describe the overall delivery transaction that contains one or more parcels, plus sender/recipient addresses, carrier selection, tracking, and labels. *(Also WMS)* A critical system used to manage the day-to-day operations within a warehouse. It tracks the movement of goods into, within and out of the warehouse, covering warehouse receipts of goods, inventory storage and management within the warehouse and shipment of goods from the warehouse (to customers, stores or other warehouses). In many cases, it manages an enterprises network of warehouses. The address where goods are sent to. A shipping address is composed of a postal address and a phone number.