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01The Problem
A manual export works until volume grows, and by then the gap between what your ERP says and what Shopify shows has usually already cost you a sale or a reconciliation headache.
The problem
Your ERP is the real source of truth for inventory and pricing, but Shopify doesn't know that until someone exports a spreadsheet and imports it manually, and by the time that happens, stock counts and prices have usually already drifted.
How we solve it
We build the integration between Shopify and your ERP directly, matched to your ERP's actual API or the right middleware platform, with two-way sync and clear rules for which system leads on each data type, so drift gets caught instead of discovered by a customer or your finance team.
Matched to your actual ERP
API, middleware, or iPaaS recommended based on what your ERP actually supports.
True two-way sync
Clear source-of-truth rules per data type, so updates don't conflict.
Tested before it's live
Sandbox testing with real data before your live systems ever touch.
02Our Integration Process
You see the exact approach, API, middleware, or iPaaS, before development starts, not just a finished integration at the end.
03What's Included
Every project covers API review, approach selection, development, testing, and a handover your team can build on.
ERP API review
Your ERP's API documentation or data exchange method reviewed before development starts.
Two-way product & price sync
Product and pricing changes synced in both directions with clear source-of-truth rules.
Real-time inventory sync
Stock levels kept in sync between Shopify and your ERP.
API, middleware, or iPaaS build
The right integration approach for your ERP's actual capabilities.
Retry logic & error alerts
Sync issues caught and queued rather than silently dropping data.
Staging environment testing
Both sync directions verified with real data before going live.
04Compare Options
An iPaaS platform can automate some flows on its own, and a generalist can wire up an API call. Here is where each one runs out and where a matched-to-your-ERP integration pays off.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBEST FIT | iPaaS Platform Alone | Generalist Developer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach matched to your ERP | API, middleware, or iPaaS recommended based on your setup | Locked into that platform's approach | Varies by developer |
| Two-way sync with conflict rules | Clear source-of-truth rules per data type | Depends on platform configuration | Rarely addressed |
| Custom fields & workflows | Mapped and handled directly | Limited to platform's supported fields | Case by case |
| Sandbox testing before launch | Standard on every project | Depends on platform tier | Often skipped |
| Sync error handling | Retry logic and alerts built in | Varies by platform | Often skipped |
| Ongoing licensing | No fee unless iPaaS is the chosen approach | Recurring subscription | Not applicable |
| Cost | One fixed project | Subscription plus setup | Hourly, if available |
05Projects We've Built
A selection of Shopify and ecommerce builds shipped for clients, several involving backend ERP and system integrations like this one.
06What Our Clients Say
Feedback from ecommerce teams we have built ERP and backend integrations for.
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We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
Michael Bennett
Founder & CEO of Northbridge Consulting
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
James Whitmore
Head of Marketing of Lumen Outdoor
We had a different kind of problem. People were visiting the store, adding products to their carts, and then disappearing before they finished the order. We had tried a few apps and made changes here and there, but nothing really seemed to solve the bigger issue. The team went through the shopping experience with us and pointed out things we hadn't really noticed ourselves. They cleaned up the cart and checkout flow, made the mobile experience much smoother, and helped us make the store feel easier to shop. I’m not going to pretend we fixed everything overnight, but it finally feels like the store is helping the sale instead of getting in the way of it.
Ethan Parker
Founder of Elite Academy
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07Work Culture
An ERP integration touches your operations and financials, so the approach has to match your actual setup. These are the habits we bring to every project.
API, middleware, or iPaaS recommended based on your ERP's actual capabilities, not a default answer.
Clear rules for which system is the source of truth for each data type, to avoid conflicting updates.
Sandbox testing with real data before your live store and ERP ever touch.
Retry logic and error alerts mean a sync issue gets caught, not silently dropped.
You know exactly what data syncs and in which direction before development starts.
Documentation and an optional retainer so the integration keeps working as APIs change.
08Overview
DeveloperLook builds custom Shopify integrations with SAP, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and other ERPs, syncing product, price, and stock data bidirectionally through a direct API build or the right iPaaS middleware. Projects start from $2,999, most complete in 3 to 8 weeks, and we recommend the approach based on your ERP's actual API capabilities.
Who it's for
Businesses running SAP, Odoo, Dynamics, or Sage
You manage inventory, pricing, or operations in an ERP outside of NetSuite and need it synced with Shopify.
Manufacturers and distributors selling on Shopify
Your ERP is your operational source of truth, and Shopify is one of several sales channels that needs to stay in sync with it.
Businesses choosing between API, middleware, or iPaaS
You're not sure whether a direct API integration, custom middleware, or an iPaaS platform is the right approach for your setup.
Teams needing two-way product and price sync
Product, pricing, or stock changes need to flow both ways, not just from the ERP down to Shopify.
Businesses replacing a manual export/import process
You're currently exporting and importing spreadsheets between your ERP and Shopify and want that automated.
Not a fit for
Your ERP is specifically NetSuite. Our Shopify NetSuite Integration service is built specifically around NetSuite's SuiteScript and RESTlet APIs.
You need a 3PL fulfillment integration rather than a full ERP sync. Our Shopify 3PL Integration service covers that more specific scope.
You just need standard product and inventory sync with no ERP involved, across a few sales channels. A broader multi-channel inventory service would cover that without the ERP complexity.
You're not on Shopify. This integration is Shopify-specific, and other platforms would need to be scoped separately.
09Pricing
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on your ERP's API complexity and how many storefronts are involved, and you get a fixed proposal after reviewing your setup.
10For Agencies
You own the client relationship. We supply the integration work. Send us the ERP and Shopify setup details and we build, test, and hand over under your brand, on your deadline.
Stay client-facing
We work under your brand, so you keep the relationship and the credit.
Predictable delivery
Clear scope and a delivery date, with QA before anything reaches your client.
ERP specialists
SAP, Odoo, Dynamics, Sage, and iPaaS work handled without hand-holding.
Flexible capacity
Bring us in for one integration or an ongoing string of ERP projects.
01
Share the brief
Send ERP details, API documentation if available, and the client deadline.
02
We propose and staff
You get an estimate and a delivery date before you commit.
03
Build and deliver
We build, test, and deliver documentation under your brand.
11The Right Technology for Your Project
We integrate through your ERP's own API or the right middleware platform, matched to your specific system.
SAP
Odoo
Microsoft Dynamics
Sage
Pick a 30-minute slot that works for you. We meet on Google Meet to align on goals, scope, and the right next step.
12FAQ
Straight answers on Shopify ERP integration, API vs middleware, and sync testing.
We build custom integrations with SAP, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and most ERPs that expose an API or support standard data exchange methods like SOAP, REST, or flat file transfers. If you're on NetSuite specifically, our dedicated NetSuite integration service covers that platform directly.
Stock level changes in your ERP trigger an update that's pushed to Shopify, typically through a webhook, a scheduled API call, or an iPaaS middleware platform watching for changes, so Shopify's available inventory reflects your ERP's actual stock within minutes rather than at the next manual export.
A direct API integration is usually the most efficient long-term if your ERP has good API documentation and your workflow is stable. An iPaaS platform can be faster to set up and easier to adjust without custom code, but adds a monthly subscription. We recommend based on your ERP's actual API capabilities and how often the integration logic is likely to change.
Projects typically start from $2,999 for a single-ERP, standard data flow integration, and scale up based on your ERP's API complexity, the number of storefronts, and whether middleware or iPaaS licensing is involved. You get a fixed quote after reviewing your ERP's setup.
A standard integration with a well-documented ERP API typically takes 3 to 5 weeks. ERPs with limited API access, custom fields, or multiple storefronts can take 6 to 8 weeks or longer.
Yes. We build bidirectional sync so changes made in either system, a price update in your ERP or a new product added in Shopify, flow to the other, with clear rules for which system is the source of truth for each data type to avoid conflicts.
We run the integration against a sandbox or staging environment first, using real product and order data, and verify each sync direction independently before switching over your live store and ERP.
We include 30 days of post-launch support to handle any issues that come up once it's live. After that, most clients move to an optional retainer for ongoing maintenance, since ERP and Shopify API updates occasionally require adjustments.
