Boost Business Efficiency with Epicor Kinetic Shopify Integration

3 min read ● Silk Team

Using Epicor Kinetic’s Automation Studio (Workato) to Integrate with Shopify: An Easy Way to Boost Your Business

 

In today’s fast-paced eCommerce environment, businesses need powerful tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency. For businesses using Epicor Kinetic as their ERP system and Shopify as their eCommerce platform, integrating these two tools can be a game-changer. This is where Epicor Kinetic’s Automation Studio, powered by Workato, comes in, providing a robust solution for seamlessly integrating Epicor Kinetic with Shopify.

 

What is Epicor Kinetic and Why Integrate with Shopify?

 

Epicor Kinetic is a modern, cloud-based ERP system designed to empower manufacturers and distributors, providing them with comprehensive capabilities such as financial management, production planning, and supply chain management. On the other hand, Shopify is a leading eCommerce platform known for its ease of use and powerful storefront capabilities. The Epicor Kinetic Shopify integration connects your online sales channels directly to your back-office ERP processes. This integration eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and provides real-time synchronization of orders, inventory, customer data, and shipping information.

 

Discover Automation Studio: Powered by Workato. Epicor Kinetic’s Automation Studio, powered by Workato, is a no-code integration platform that simplifies the integration of Epicor Kinetic with Shopify. Workato is known for its extensive connector ecosystem and automation capabilities, making it an ideal partner for Automation Studio. With this tool, businesses can easily automate workflows and connect data between Epicor Kinetic and Shopify, without the need for complex programming or IT resources.

 

How Automation Studio Enhances the Epicor Kinetic Shopify Integration

 

• • Real-Time Data Synchronization
    Automation Studio ensures that key business information is synced in real time. For example, when a customer places an order on Shopify, it is instantly sent to Epicor Kinetic for processing. Inventory changes in Epicor Kinetic are updated instantly in Shopify, preventing overstocking or out-of-stocks.

 

• • Streamlined Order Processing
    Manual order processing can be time-consuming and error-prone. Automation Studio automates the entire order lifecycle—from order capture in Shopify to invoice creation and shipping updates in Epicor Kinetic—ensuring fast and accurate order fulfillment.

 

• • Customer Data Management
    Maintaining consistent customer data across all platforms is crucial. Automation Studio automatically syncs new customer accounts created in Shopify with Epicor Kinetic, ensuring data integrity across all your systems.

 

• Customizable Workflows
  One of the key benefits of Automation Studio is its flexibility. Businesses can customize integrations and workflows to meet their unique requirements, whether it’s custom order routing, pricing adjustments, or managing inventory across multiple locations.

 

Benefits for Your Business

 

• • Increased Efficiency: Automating repetitive tasks reduces manual labor and accelerates business processes.

 

• • Increased Accuracy: Automated data transfer minimizes human error, which can lead to costly mistakes.

 

• • Better Visibility: Real-time data improves inventory management and customer service, empowering you to make informed decisions.

 

• Scalability: As your business grows, Automation Studio can scale with you—connecting more applications or adding complex workflows.

 

Get Started with the Epicor Kinetic Shopify Integration

 

• • Assess Your Business Needs: Determine which data points and processes need to be integrated between Shopify and Epicor Kinetic.

 

• • Use Automation Studio from Epicor Kinetic: Discover pre-built integrations or custom workflows in Workato to meet your needs.

 

• • Rigorous Testing: Validate data accuracy and workflow efficiency before going live to ensure smooth operations.

 

• Monitoring and Optimization: Use Automation Studio analytics to monitor performance and continuously optimize your integration.

 

Conclusion

 

Epicor Kinetic’s Automation Studio, powered by Workato, is a powerful solution for businesses looking to seamlessly integrate Epicor Kinetic with Shopify. By automating data synchronization and workflows, businesses can improve operational efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and support scalable growth. Whether you’re a manufacturer looking to optimize your supply chain or a retailer seeking a unified shopping experience, leveraging this integration opens up new opportunities to grow your business. Start exploring Automation Studio today to unlock the full potential of the Epicor Kinetic and Shopify platforms and take your business efficiency to the next level.