Cron Jobs

All GSM Middleware scheduled tasks run via external cron (server crontab), not WordPress cron. This ensures reliable execution with precise timing.

Overview

The plugin requires the following scheduled tasks:

Task	Frequency	Description
Order Exports	Every 60 min (configurable)	Sync orders from BigCommerce/WooCommerce
Inventory Imports	Every 60 min (configurable)	Sync inventory levels to storefronts
Tracking Imports	Once per 24 hours	Fetch tracking numbers from Business Central
Queue Processor	Every 5 minutes	Process webhook, inventory sync, and dispute queue jobs
Email Reports	Per-report schedule	Send configured email reports
Log Cleanup	Daily at 3 AM	Clean old log and history records

Setup

Use the Crontab Generator tool to generate all required cron entries:

1. Navigate to Tools → Crontab Generator
2. Configure the PHP binary path and intervals
3. Click Generate Crontab
4. Copy the output to your server's crontab (crontab -e)
5. Click Mark as Installed

Detailed Guides

• Cron Setup — Initial cron configuration
• Crontab Generator — Centralized cron management tool
• Tracking Sync — Tracking import details
• Inventory Sync — Inventory sync operations
• Reports — Email report schedules
• Log Cleanup — Automated log cleanup