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Toolbank integration
Connect your Intact system directly with Toolbank to automate replenishment, reduce manual input, and gain access to a wider range of tool products without increasing stockholding.
This integration supports a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) process that simplifies purchasing and ensures your product data stays up to date.
The benefits of the Toolbank integration
Automate stock updates
Your system sends stock levels to Toolbank every night, even if no changes occur, ensuring continuous inventory visibility.
Reduce manual ordering
Receive Recommended Purchase Orders (RPOs) from Toolbank that you can review and convert into confirmed purchase orders within your system.
Cut out data entry
Stock feeds and orders are exchanged securely via FTP, eliminating the need for manual input or rekeying.
Retain full control
RPOs appear in your system with a distinct status so you can review, adjust, or reject them before sending to Toolbank.
Extend your product range
Offer Toolbank’s full catalogue of 30,000+ SKUs with next-day delivery—without needing to carry the stock yourself.
No additional licence costs
The integration is built into Intact iQ and GenetiQ, with no need for extra modules or licensing fees.
Who is this integration for?
This integration is ideal for merchant, distribution, and wholesale businesses who stock or sell Toolbank products, including:Builders' merchants
Hardware and lightside suppliers
Electrical and lighting wholesalers
General distributors managing multi-branch inventory
How it works
1
Send nightly stock feeds
Your Intact system exports branch stock levels to Toolbank via FTP.
2
Receive recommended orders
Toolbank analyses your stock and sends RPO files back to your system.
3
Review and adjust
RPOs appear in your system with a “Recommended Order” status for review.
4
Confirm purchase orders
You approve the order and the system sends it back to Toolbank automatically.
5
Update workflow statuses
Purchase orders are flagged as “EDI” to confirm transmission.
6
Repeat automatically
Scheduled tasks handle ongoing stock and order file transfers behind the scenes.
Getting started
What you need:
An Intact system: iQ (R36+) or GenetiQToolbank set up as a supplier, with correct product codes
FTP credentials provided by Toolbank
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FAQs: Toolbank integration with your Intact system
Which Intact products support the Toolbank integration?
Intact iQ (version R36 or later) and Intact GenetiQ both support the integration. Intact Xline is not currently supported.
How often is stock data sent to Toolbank?
A scheduled task sends your stock levels every night—even if no changes have occurred.
Can I adjust the recommended orders before confirming them?
Yes. RPOs arrive in your system with a distinct status and can be modified before being approved and sent to Toolbank.
How are confirmed orders sent to Toolbank?
The system sends confirmed purchase orders via FTP using a pre-set file naming convention, and updates the order status to “EDI”.
Is this integration available out of the box?
Yes. It is included in supported versions of iQ and GenetiQ with no additional licence fees, but setup by Intact consultants is required.
Can I test the setup before going live?
Yes. You can use local folders to simulate the FTP workflow during testing.