ERP Integration Made Simple

ERP Integration is simply connecting and synchronizing your ERP software with other business applications such as eCommerce (front-end), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), marketing tools such as analytics, and other databases and data points that your business operates with.

In short, it connects all the points a business leverages to input, manage, track, and output data that are meaningful and important.

• Manual dataflow
• Error-prone operations
• Real-time data unavailability
• Poor sales funnel conversions
• Hampered team collaboration

• Automated business processes
• Single source of truth
• Accuracy of operations
• Improved efficiency of time spent
• Enhanced workflows
• Accelerated sales conversions

Integration Platform as a Service, or iPaaS, is a cloud-based service that makes it easier to connect different software applications, systems, or data sources. Think of it like a digital bridge that helps various tools work together and share information. iPaaS is particularly useful for distributors that rely on multiple software solutions and want a seamless way to integrate them.

Here’s a simple breakdown of iPaaS:

• Cloud-based: iPaaS operates in the cloud, which means you don’t need to install or maintain any hardware or software on your own. You can access and manage your integrations from anywhere with an internet connection.
• Pre-built connectors: iPaaS providers offer pre-built connectors that make it easy to link different software applications. These connectors act like translators, helping the systems understand each other’s data and processes.
• Scalable and flexible: iPaaS is designed to grow with your business, allowing you to easily add or remove integrations as needed. This flexibility makes it a great solution for businesses of all sizes and industries.
• Centralized management: With iPaaS, you can manage all your integrations from a single platform, making it easier to monitor, update, and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Faster integration: iPaaS streamlines the integration process, reducing the time and effort required to connect different systems. This can help businesses become more agile and responsive to changing needs.

An ERP developer and an ERP system integrator both work with ERP systems, but they have different roles and responsibilities.

An ERP developer is a software developer who specializes in designing, building, and maintaining ERP systems, like Epicor, Netsuite, Dynamics 365, Infor, Distribution One, DDI, and Sage. Their primary responsibilities include creating custom modules, features, or extensions to meet the specific needs of a business. They may also be responsible for fixing bugs, improving system performance, and ensuring that the ERP system is up to date with the latest technology and security standards.

On the other hand, an ERP system integrator focuses on connecting the ERP system with other software applications or systems used by a business. Their primary goal is to ensure seamless data flow and communication between these different systems, helping the business operate more efficiently and effectively.

This can include, but is not limited to defining your specific business requirements and thoroughly vetting potential integrators to evaluating their experience, agreeing on project specs, and ensuring ongoing support and maintenance.

DCKAP is a B2B product company that is on a mission to empower distributors across the globe to drive profitable growth. The world is evolving with so many software applications and distributors they’ve been working across multiple vendors as well. For DCKAP, creating an integrated commerce experience across our entire product suite is on the cards. Thousands of distributors use these products today to streamline operations and craft shopping experiences that have customers coming back for more.

DCKAP Integrator is the #1 ERP Integration Platform for distributors. The platform helps you to connect your distribution ERP like – Epicor, Oracle Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Distribution One, Infor, Sage, and more with eCommerce platforms like Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, Shopify, EvolutionX, and CRMs like Salesforce, Hubspot, and other third party systems like 3M, shipping, etc. The integration enriches customer data, maximizes efficiency, and ultimately helps increase profitability.