ERP to eCommerce Integration Roadmap: A Step-by-Step Plan for Manufacturers 3 min read ● Silk Team The most important part of this article is about developing a structured integration process for integrating an e-commerce platform to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, specifically tailored to the unique complexities of B2B manufacturing. The article highlights the [...]
ERP to eCommerce Integration for Multi-Brand and Multi-Channel Growth in Manufacturing 3 min read ● Silk Team The reality is that most manufacturing companies grow in a multitude of ways – launching new brands, opening new channels to buy and selling to new segments of customers and creating unique buying experiences for those segments. But [...]
Security and Data Governance in ERP to eCommerce Integrations: What Manufacturers Must Control 3 min read ● Silk Team Integration of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with an e-commerce (eComm) platform creates an opportunity for hackers to exploit the increased attack surface created by integrating ERP and eComm platforms. While the benefits of integration [...]
Custom ERP Integrations vs Prebuilt Connectors: How Manufacturers Choose the Right Fit 3 min read ● Silk Team When a manufacturer decides to integrate its ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system with eCommerce, the first major architectural decision is whether to build a custom integration or use a pre-built connector. While this choice is often framed [...]
ERP to eCommerce Integration and Inventory Accuracy: What Manufacturers Must Get Right 3 min read ● Silk Team Inventory accuracy has the potential to either build or destroy the trust a B2B manufacturer has with its customers. When the systems used to operate the business (the Enterprise Resource Planning system) are disconnected from the systems [...]
How ERP to eCommerce Integration Eliminates Manual Order Processing for Manufacturers 3 min read ● Silk Team Manual order processing is one of the largest—and most invisible—sources of inefficiency in manufacturing. It often hides in plain sight: re-keyed orders, confirmation emails, spreadsheet checks, and late-stage changes that quietly slow production and fulfillment. For manufacturers selling [...]
ERP to eCommerce Integration for Complex B2B Pricing: A Manufacturer’s Guide 3 min read ● Silk Team Learn how manufacturers with complex pricing models can use ERP to eCommerce integration to ensure accuracy, protect margins, and scale B2B digital sales. Copy (300 words): Complex Pricing Models in Manufacturing Require More Than Standardized eCommerce Platforms While [...]
Is Your Business Ready for ERP to eCommerce Integration? Key Signs Manufacturers Should Watch 3 min read ● Silk Team ERP to eCommerce integration is often viewed as a technological milestone; however, it represents a business-readiness milestone. Many manufacturers either move into integration too early—before they are operationally prepared—or wait too long and allow inefficiencies [...]
ERP to eCommerce Integration Architecture Explained: APIs, Middleware, and Custom Approaches 3 min read ● Silk Team While ERP-to-eCommerce integration often makes headlines when discussing whether systems should be connected, the long-term success of manufacturers—especially those operating in B2B commerce—is determined by how that connection is designed. Incorrect architectural decisions can result in poor performance, [...]
How ERP to eCommerce Integration Transforms the B2B Customer Experience 3 min read ● Silk Team B2B buyers do not compare their purchasing experience to other manufacturers—they compare it to the best digital experiences they use every day. When there is no connection between an ERP system and an eCommerce platform, that comparison exposes friction [...]
