Wholesale Distribution
Distributors using Fishbowl Inventory for multi-warehouse stock control, needing accounting and EDI sync with retail customers.
Fishbowl runs inventory, order, and production for thousands of manufacturers, wholesalers, and 3PLs. SBSA Technology connects Fishbowl Inventory, Fishbowl Manufacturing, and Fishbowl Advanced to your ERP, accounting platform, and EDI trading partners — fully managed, fully automated.
Choose Fishbowl Inventory, Fishbowl Manufacturing, or Fishbowl Advanced to see how SBSA structures your integration.
SBSA authenticates to your Fishbowl server using the XML-RPC or REST API layer, managing credentials, session tokens, and reconnects automatically.
SKUs, bins, warehouses, and cost accounts in Fishbowl are mapped to your ERP's chart of accounts and item master — configured once, applied to every transaction.
Orders entered in Fishbowl flow to your accounting system automatically, and approved purchase orders return with vendor and receiving detail intact.
Landed cost, average cost, and FIFO/LIFO valuation from Fishbowl post to your general ledger in step with every receipt and shipment.
SBSA watches every sync in real time and flags mismatched SKUs, failed postings, or stalled transactions before they reach your books.
SBSA links work orders, bills of materials, and routing data directly to your ERP's manufacturing or job cost module.
Raw material issues, labor time, and finished goods receipts recorded in Fishbowl update inventory and cost of goods in your accounting system automatically.
Variance between Fishbowl's calculated production cost and your ERP's standard cost is surfaced for review, not buried in a spreadsheet.
Completed production batches become available-to-sell inventory across every connected sales channel and warehouse in real time.
Fishbowl Advanced hosted architecture uses a modern API layer — SBSA handles authentication, rate limits, and webhook subscriptions.
Each Fishbowl Advanced location maps to the correct class, subsidiary, or entity in your accounting or ERP platform for clean consolidated reporting.
Sales orders and shipments in Fishbowl Advanced generate EDI 810 invoices and 856 ASNs to retail and distribution partners automatically.
As transaction volume grows, SBSA's monitoring layer scales with it — surfacing exceptions the moment they occur, across every connected system.
SBSA Technology works with manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and 3PLs running Fishbowl as their inventory and production system of record.
Distributors using Fishbowl Inventory for multi-warehouse stock control, needing accounting and EDI sync with retail customers.
DTC and wholesale brands syncing Fishbowl inventory with Shopify, Amazon, and accounting platforms across every sales channel.
Producers tracking lot numbers and expiration dates in Fishbowl, requiring traceability data synced to accounting and compliance reporting.
Parts suppliers managing high SKU counts in Fishbowl, requiring EDI purchase order and ASN automation with OEM customers.
Discrete and process manufacturers on Fishbowl Manufacturing tracking BOMs, work orders, and shop floor costs against their ERP.
Third-party logistics providers needing Fishbowl connected to client billing systems and carrier or EDI shipping documents.
Regulated manufacturers needing serial and lot traceability from Fishbowl reconciled with ERP quality and financial records.
CPG companies scaling from QuickBooks to NetSuite or Dynamics 365 while keeping Fishbowl as their operational inventory hub.
Fishbowl supports API, direct database, and flat-file exchange. SBSA Technology selects and configures the right method for your platform, volume, and target systems.
API (XML-RPC / REST)
Fishbowl's API layer provides real-time, event-driven data exchange — best for active order flow, inventory sync, and manufacturing updates.
ODBC / SQL Integration
Direct, read-level access to the Fishbowl database for reporting-heavy or high-volume environments where API throughput isn't sufficient alone.
Flat File / EDI
Scheduled batch exchange for EDI trading partners or systems that don't connect via API — ideal for retail and distribution EDI compliance.
SBSA Technology supports core and supplemental Fishbowl Integration EDI documents. Critical transactions are highlighted because they carry the highest compliance risk when transmitted incorrectly or late.
Incoming purchase orders from customers are created directly as Fishbowl sales orders, with pricing and item mapping applied automatically.
InboundOrder confirmation, quantity, and ship-date commitments are returned to the trading partner within their required response window.
Outbound 24-hour SLAShipment, carton, and tracking detail from Fishbowl's shipping module generates a compliant ASN the moment an order ships.
OutboundInvoices for shipped orders are generated from Fishbowl and transmitted to the trading partner with matching PO and ASN references.
OutboundAvailable inventory positions from Fishbowl are shared with vendor-managed inventory or marketplace partners on a scheduled basis.
Outbound3PL and warehouse partners receive pick and pack instructions directly from Fishbowl sales orders without manual re-entry.
InboundConfirmed shipments from a 3PL flow back into Fishbowl automatically, updating inventory and triggering the outbound ASN and invoice.
Outbound Drives ERP order status updatesInventory valuation, COGS, and adjustment entries generated in Fishbowl are exported to your ERP preserving entity and account detail.
InboundSBSA Technology integrates Fishbowl with every major accounting and ERP platform — including QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Enterprise, NetSuite, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. As an Intuit Silver Partner, SBSA is uniquely positioned to bridge Fishbowl and QuickBooks environments of any complexity.
Bi-directional sync of sales orders, purchase orders, invoices, payments, and inventory valuation between Fishbowl and QuickBooks Online. Ideal for growing brands on QBO Advanced.
Deep integration supporting advanced inventory, job costing, and multi-entity reporting for larger manufacturers and distributors running Fishbowl at scale.
Enterprise-grade integration mapping Fishbowl item, warehouse, and cost data to NetSuite subsidiaries, departments, and custom segments.
Fishbowl-to-SAP integration for manufacturers requiring enterprise financial control — multi-currency, inter-company postings, and SAP asset accounting.
Fishbowl-to-Dynamics 365 Business Central and Finance & Operations integration, connecting inventory to Microsoft's financial and supply chain modules.
Direct EDI 940/945 exchange with third-party warehouse management systems, keeping Fishbowl inventory accurate without manual reconciliation.
Manually re-keying transactions between Fishbowl and your accounting or EDI systems is the single largest source of errors, delays, and inventory mismatches. SBSA Technology automates every data flow — so your team works in Fishbowl, and your books stay current automatically.
Sales orders entered in Fishbowl post automatically to your ERP — no duplicate data entry
Multi-warehouse and multi-entity operations consolidated to the correct entity without manual allocation
Inventory valuation and COGS sync on a configurable schedule — daily, hourly, or real-time
EDI 850 purchase orders from trading partners flow directly into Fishbowl as sales orders
ASNs and invoices generate automatically the moment an order ships from Fishbowl
Item, warehouse, and GL codes mapped once — applied automatically to every transaction
Purchase orders and receipts trigger three-way match in your ERP — preventing over-payment on vendor invoices
Work orders and BOMs from Fishbowl Manufacturing post production costs automatically — no copy-paste from reports
Exception alerts surface mismatched SKUs, unmapped accounts, and API failures before they reach your books
3PL shipping confirmations sync back into Fishbowl — keeping on-hand inventory accurate in real time
Common questions from manufacturers, distributors, and operators beginning their Fishbowl integration journey.
SBSA Technology integrates with Fishbowl Inventory, Fishbowl Manufacturing, and Fishbowl Advanced (formerly Fishbowl Drive) via API, ODBC/SQL, and EDI file exchange — connecting each to your ERP, accounting platform, and trading partner network.
Yes. As an Intuit Silver Partner, SBSA builds bi-directional integrations between Fishbowl and QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Enterprise — syncing sales orders, purchase orders, invoices, payments, and inventory valuation without duplicate entry. For multi-warehouse operations, SBSA maps each Fishbowl location to the correct class or file automatically.
Yes. SBSA configures EDI 850 purchase orders, 855 acknowledgments, 856 advance ship notices, and 810 invoices between Fishbowl and your retail, distribution, or 3PL trading partners — using the same mapping layer as your ERP integration to minimize setup effort.
SBSA maps Fishbowl inventory, sales order, and work order data to NetSuite subsidiaries and segments, SAP Business One or S/4HANA cost centers, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 dimensions — keeping inventory valuation and financials aligned automatically across 5 to 500+ locations.
A standard Fishbowl-to-accounting integration typically goes live in 3–6 weeks. Multi-warehouse, multi-entity, or EDI trading partner projects generally take 6–12 weeks depending on transaction volume and system complexity. SBSA provides a detailed timeline during your initial consultation.
Yes. Work orders, bills of materials, and production costs from Fishbowl Manufacturing sync to your ERP's job cost or manufacturing module, so labor, material, and overhead stay reconciled with your books in real time.
SBSA monitors every data flow around the clock. If a transaction fails or a mismatch is detected, an alert is raised immediately so your team can resolve it before it affects inventory counts or financial reporting.
Tell us your Fishbowl platform, warehouse structure, and target ERP — and we'll build a complete integration plan for you.