Integrating Your ERP or FMS with Shipwell: Options and Benefits
Shipwell offers flexible and robust integration options to connect your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Financial Management System (FMS) with its Transportation Management System (TMS). These integrations are designed to streamline your supply chain operations, enhance visibility, and reduce manual processes. Below, we outline the available integration methods and their benefits to help your implementation team choose the best approach for your business.
Integration Options
API Integrations
Shipwell provides API-based integrations, enabling real-time data exchange between your ERP and Shipwell's TMS. This method is ideal for businesses requiring dynamic, automated workflows and seamless communication between systems.
Flat File Integration via SFTP
For companies with simpler integration needs, Shipwell supports flat-file transfers through Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). This approach allows for batch processing of data, such as order details or shipment updates, in a secure and reliable manner.
Prebuilt Integrations
Shipwell offers prebuilt integrations that provide a plug-and-play solution, simplifying the integration process. Customers can also leverage APIs to build upon these prebuilt connectors. Current prebuilt integrations include:
- NetSuite (SuiteApp, certified "Built for NetSuite")
- QuickBooks
- TriumphPay
- and more prebuilt integrations are on the way
Benefits of Integrating Your ERP with Shipwell
Enhanced Data Accuracy and Automation
By integrating your ERP with Shipwell, you can automate processes such as order processing, invoicing, and inventory updates. This reduces manual data entry, minimizes errors, and ensures that your data is always up-to-date.
Improved Supply Chain Visibility
Integration allows for real-time visibility into shipment statuses, inventory levels, and order progress. This transparency enables better decision-making and faster responses to supply chain disruptions.
Streamlined Financial Processes
With ERP integration, financial data (such as purchase orders and invoices) can flow seamlessly between systems. This ensures accurate billing, expense tracking, and financial reporting, saving time and reducing administrative overhead.
Faster Implementation for NetSuite Users
The prebuilt NetSuite integration via SuiteApp eliminates the need for custom development, allowing businesses to quickly connect their systems and start optimizing their logistics operations.
Scalability and Flexibility
Whether you choose API integration for real-time data exchange or flat-file integration for batch processing, Shipwell’s solutions are designed to scale with your business needs, ensuring long-term flexibility.