Inventory
Manage telecommunications inventory and resource allocation
Inventory holds the telecom resources of a brand: the phone numbers, the SIM cards, and the hardware devices. With it you find what is available, reserve an item, and track where each item went. It covers physical assets and virtual ones.
Inventory entity
Inventory in the API represents:
- Resource management: Physical and virtual telecommunications assets including phone numbers and SIM cards
- Availability tracking: Real-time inventory levels and resource availability status
- Reservation system: Temporary holds on inventory items during order processing
- Allocation control: Assignment of resources to specific customers and subscriptions
Key capabilities
Resource availability
Check real-time availability of phone numbers, SIM cards, and hardware devices.
Inventory reservation
Reserve inventory items temporarily during order configuration and checkout processes.
Asset allocation
Assign telecommunications resources to specific customers and service subscriptions.
Stock management
Track inventory levels, replenishment needs, and resource utilization metrics.
Common use cases
Number selection
Browse and select available phone numbers during service activation workflows.
SIM provisioning
Check SIM card availability and allocate cards for new service activations.
Hardware fulfillment
Manage device inventory for customer equipment orders and replacement programs.
Resource planning
Monitor inventory levels and plan resource procurement based on demand forecasting.
Related resources
Inventory entities integrate with other API resources:
- Orders: Inventory allocation during order configuration and fulfillment
- Subscriptions: Resource assignment to active telecommunications services
- Product offerings: Available inventory determines product offering availability
- Customers: Customer-specific inventory assignments and service resources
- Licenses: Software licenses and digital resource allocation