Shopify Third-Party Integrations
Connect Shopify to your business ecosystem. Seamless data flow between systems.
Your business runs on multiple platforms—ERP, WMS, CRM, accounting software, fulfillment systems. When these systems don't talk to each other, you're stuck with manual data entry, errors, and inefficiency. We build robust integrations that sync data automatically and reliably.
✓ Trusted by brands tired of manual data entry and disconnected systems
Do You Need a Third-Party Integration?
You Need Integration If:
- You're Doing Manual Data EntryCopying orders from Shopify to your ERP. Updating inventory across systems. Even 30 minutes daily = 180 hours/year wasted.
- Data Is Out of SyncInventory shows available in Shopify but out of stock in warehouse. Customer data doesn't match your CRM.
- You're Scaling and Hitting LimitsProcessing 50+ orders daily makes manual workflows unsustainable. You're hiring people just to move data.
- You Need Real-Time DataInstant inventory updates when orders are fulfilled. Real-time customer data for personalization.
- Complex Business LogicCustom pricing rules in ERP need to sync to Shopify. Inventory allocation across warehouses.
- Compliance RequirementsNeed unified customer data for GDPR. Require complete order trails. Need real-time financial data.
You Can Wait If:
- Processing under 20 orders daily
- Manual processes take under 2 hours/week
- Your systems have built-in integrations that work
- Budget under $15K
- You're still figuring out your tech stack
Not sure? Schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific needs and whether integration makes sense for your business stage.
Common Shopify Integrations We Build
ERP Integration
Typical Data Flows:
- Products: Sync data, pricing, descriptions, images from ERP to Shopify
- Inventory: Real-time inventory updates both ways
- Orders: Orders from Shopify pushed to ERP for processing
- Customers: Customer master data synchronized
- Accounting: Order data flows to financial modules
- Fulfillment: Shipping updates sync back to Shopify
Real Example:
Fashion brand with 1,200 SKUs. Products managed in SAP, automatically sync to Shopify. Orders flow to SAP for fulfillment. Inventory updates every 15 minutes. Eliminated 12 hours/week of manual data entry.
WMS/3PL Integration
Typical Data Flows:
- Orders: From Shopify to WMS for picking/packing
- Inventory: Real-time stock levels from warehouse to Shopify
- Fulfillment: Tracking numbers and shipping status back to Shopify
- Returns: Return processing and inventory updates
- Location Management: Multi-warehouse inventory allocation
Real Example:
Beauty brand using 3 fulfillment centers. Orders automatically route to nearest warehouse based on location and inventory. Real-time inventory sync prevents overselling. Tracking updates automatically in Shopify.
CRM Integration
Typical Data Flows:
- Customers: Customer data syncs from Shopify to CRM
- Orders: Order history available in CRM
- Marketing: Customer segments from CRM used in Shopify
- Support: Order data accessible in CRM for support team
- Analytics: Customer lifetime value and behavior tracking
Real Example:
D2C brand with 50K+ customers. Customer data syncs to Salesforce. Support team accesses order history in CRM. Marketing segments customers based on CRM data for personalized campaigns.
Accounting Software Integration
Typical Data Flows:
- Orders: Order data becomes invoices in accounting software
- Payments: Payment reconciliation
- Taxes: Tax calculation and reporting
- Expenses: Product costs and COGS tracking
- Inventory: Inventory valuation sync
Real Example:
E-commerce brand processing 200+ orders daily. Orders automatically create invoices in QuickBooks. Payments reconciled automatically. Tax reports generated directly. Saves 20+ hours monthly in manual data entry.
POS Integration
Typical Data Flows:
- Inventory: Unified inventory across online and retail
- Products: Product catalog synced between systems
- Customers: Customer data accessible across channels
- Orders: All orders (online and offline) in one system
- Analytics: Combined reporting for all channels
Real Example:
Fashion brand with 5 retail stores. Integrated existing POS with Shopify online store. Inventory syncs in real-time. Customers can return online purchases in-store.
Marketing Platform Integration
Typical Data Flows:
- Customer Data: Rich customer profiles for personalization
- Order Data: Purchase history for segmentation
- Product Data: Product catalogs for dynamic ads
- Events: Custom events for analytics and attribution
- Campaigns: Triggered campaigns based on behavior
Real Example:
Beauty brand integrated advanced analytics with Shopify. Custom event tracking, attribution modeling, customer journey analysis. 28% improvement in marketing ROI.
How We Build Your Integration
Discovery & Analysis
- •Business process mapping
- •System API assessment
- •Data flow architecture design
- •Field mapping documentation
Development
- •API integration development
- •Data transformation logic
- •Error handling & retry mechanisms
- •Admin dashboard creation
Testing
- •Unit and integration testing
- •Data accuracy validation
- •Load and performance testing
- •User acceptance testing
Deployment
- •Production deployment
- •Team training
- •Documentation delivery
- •30 days post-launch support
Integration Pricing
Simple Integration
Single system integration with straightforward data flow.
Typical Scope:
- Single system integration
- Straightforward data flow (orders, products, inventory)
- Standard API with good documentation
- Scheduled sync (hourly or daily)
- Basic error handling and logging
- Admin dashboard
Examples:
Standard Integration
Complex system or multiple simple systems with bidirectional sync.
Typical Scope:
- Single complex system or multiple simple systems
- Bidirectional data sync
- Complex data transformations
- Real-time sync requirements
- Advanced error handling
- Retry mechanisms and queuing
- Comprehensive admin dashboard
Examples:
Complex Enterprise
Multiple system integrations with complex business logic.
Typical Scope:
- Multiple system integrations
- Complex business logic
- High-volume data processing
- Custom middleware development
- Advanced features (routing, allocation)
- White-glove development
- Extended post-launch support
Examples:
What's Included in All Packages
What's NOT Included:
- Monthly hosting costs ($200-500/month for middleware)
- Third-party API costs (if applicable)
- iPaaS platform fees (Zapier, Workato, etc.)
- Ongoing maintenance beyond 30 days
- Changes to source systems or APIs
Ongoing Maintenance:
Real Results: D2C Beauty Brand ERP Integration
The Challenge
A rapidly growing beauty brand was manually entering 150+ orders daily from Shopify into their ERP system. Inventory was out of sync, causing overselling and customer complaints.
- 3 people spending 4 hours/day on manual data entry (12 person-hours daily)
- Inventory sync happening once daily, causing overselling
- Order entry errors causing fulfillment delays
- No real-time visibility into actual inventory
- Customer data disconnected between systems
- Financial reporting delayed by manual reconciliation
The Solution
Built a bidirectional integration between Shopify and their ERP:
- Orders: Automatically pushed to ERP every 5 minutes
- Inventory: Real-time sync (15-minute intervals)
- Products: New products from ERP sync to Shopify automatically
- Customers: Customer master data synchronized
- Fulfillment: Tracking numbers flow back to Shopify
- Pricing: Special pricing rules from ERP enforced in Shopify
The Results
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an integration take?
Simple integrations: 5-8 weeks. Standard: 8-12 weeks. Complex: 12-20 weeks. Timeline depends on systems involved, API quality, and complexity.
Can you integrate with any system?
If it has an API, we can integrate with it. If no API exists, we can sometimes scrape data or find workarounds, though this is less reliable. During discovery, we assess API availability and quality.
What if the third-party system has poor documentation?
We've dealt with this many times. We reverse-engineer APIs, contact vendors for support, and find creative solutions. It takes longer but is usually possible. We'll be honest upfront about feasibility.
Will the integration break if systems update?
Well-built integrations handle minor API changes. Major breaking changes (rare) may require updates. This is why many clients opt for maintenance retainers to ensure continuous operation.
Can we modify the integration later?
Yes. We document everything clearly and can add features or modify logic as your business evolves. You own all the source code, so you can also work with other developers if needed.
What happens if the integration fails?
We build error handling, retry logic, and alerting into every integration. You'll be notified immediately if something fails. With a maintenance retainer, we can fix issues within hours. Without a retainer, we provide emergency support at hourly rates.
Ready to Connect Your Systems?
Let's assess your integration needs and design the right solution. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your systems, challenges, and goals.
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