3PL Integrations: Options for Integrating with Beyond Warehousing
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Who Typically Uses EDI Integration?
What We Need from Our Client for EDI Integration
- Information regarding inbounds and outbounds — full SKU list, quantities/unit of measures, and destination/carrier
- EDI service provider information
- Established communication pathways:
- Names of customers in ERP
- Fields mapped for EDI
- Customer requirements — routing and vendor guides for each customer
Application Programming Interface (API)
Who Typically Uses API Integration?
What We Need from Our Client for API Integration
- Established communication pathways and preferences
- Information regarding inbounds and outbounds — full SKU list, unit of measures, set up of customers
- Access to shopping cart/API Key
- Customer requirements if applicable
Manual / Email / Flat File
Who Typically Uses Manual Order Entry?
What We Need from Our Client for Manual Order Entry
- Established communication requirements/preferences for inbounds, outbounds, and inventory
- Base level information regarding inbounds and outbounds — SKU data, quantities/unit of measures, and destination/carrier
- Customer requirements if applicable
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