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Connect your Dynamics AX ERP with TIMS accounting and ERP for real-time data synchronization, workflow automation, and unified financial intelligence.

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The Challenge

The Challenge: Disconnected Dynamics AX & TIMS Workflows

Operating Dynamics AX and TIMS as standalone systems creates significant operational inefficiencies and data integrity issues. Manual processes bridge the gap, consuming valuable time and introducing costly errors, hindering agility and accurate decision-making.

  • Data Silos: Critical information like sales orders, inventory levels, customer profiles, and financial transactions are isolated in separate systems, preventing a unified view of the business.
  • Manual Data Entry: Teams spend hours duplicating data between AX and TIMS, leading to delays, human errors, and resource drain.
  • Delayed Insights: Financial reporting and inventory reconciliation are hampered by outdated or inconsistent data, impacting strategic planning and responsiveness.
  • Compliance Risks: Inaccurate or incomplete data across systems can lead to compliance issues, audit challenges, and potential financial penalties.
  • Operational Bottlenecks: Sales order processing, vendor invoice approvals, and inventory adjustments become slow and error-prone, affecting customer satisfaction and supply chain efficiency.
  • Complex Custom Code: Traditional point-to-point integrations are costly to build, difficult to maintain, and lack the flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs.
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The Solution

The Solution: AI-Powered iPaaS for Dynamics AX & TIMS Integration

Our AI-powered iPaaS solution creates an intelligent, automated bridge between Dynamics AX and TIMS. It streamlines data flow, orchestrates complex workflows, and ensures real-time synchronization, transforming your disconnected systems into a cohesive, efficient operational engine.

  • Pre-built Connectors for Dynamics AX & TIMS
  • Visual Low-Code Workflow Designer
  • AI-Assisted Data Mapping & Transformation
  • Real-Time Event-Driven Synchronization
  • Robust Error Handling & Anomaly Detection
Implementation Timeline

Go live with Dynamics AX + TIMS in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both Dynamics AX and TIMS, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most Dynamics AX + TIMS deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Comprehensive Solution Details

  • Pre-built Connectors for Dynamics AX & TIMS
  • Visual Low-Code Workflow Designer
  • AI-Assisted Data Mapping & Transformation
  • Real-Time Event-Driven Synchronization
  • Robust Error Handling & Anomaly Detection
  • Centralized Monitoring & Governance
  • Scalable & Secure Cloud Architecture

Dynamics AX & TIMS Integration Details

Our iPaaS provides a flexible, robust framework for integrating Dynamics AX and TIMS, leveraging their respective API capabilities and data models to create seamless, automated workflows.

Data Flow Steps

Connection Setup: Configure secure connectors for Dynamics AX (AIF services, custom web services) and TIMS (REST API via OAuth 2.0).

Trigger Definition: Define events that initiate workflows (e.g., new Sales Order in AX, updated Customer in TIMS, new Vendor Invoice received).

Data Extraction: Extract relevant data from the source system via API calls or event listeners.

Transformation & Mapping: Map source data fields to target system fields, applying any necessary data type conversions, aggregations, or business logic.

Validation: Implement AI-driven and rule-based validation to ensure data quality and adherence to business rules before posting.

Data Loading: Push transformed and validated data to the target system via its respective API endpoint.

Error Handling & Notification: Log all successful and failed transactions, implement retry mechanisms, and send alerts for critical errors.

Monitoring & Auditing: Provide centralized dashboards for real-time monitoring of integration flows and comprehensive audit trails.

Data Touchpoints

Dynamics AX: Sales Order, Customer, Product (Item), Vendor, Purchase Order, Inventory Journal, General Ledger Journal, Invoice (Sales/Free Text), Payment, Employee.
TIMS: Customer, Product/Item, Sales Order, Invoice (AR), Payment (AR), Vendor, Purchase Order, General Ledger Entry, Inventory Adjustment, Shipment.

"Dynamics AX (Source) --[iPaaS Connector]--> iPaaS (Data Transformation, Validation, AI) --[iPaaS Connector]--> TIMS (Target)"

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Dynamics AX + TIMS.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
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Benefits of Integrating Dynamics AX

Integrating Dynamics AX fosters greater efficiency and data accuracy. Automate your critical business processes to deliver consistently outstanding results.

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Data Mapping

Key Entities & Data Mapping for Dynamics AX - TIMS Integration

A successful integration hinges on precise mapping and transformation of core business entities. Our iPaaS provides a visual canvas and AI assistance to harmonize the complex data structures of Dynamics AX and TIMS, ensuring data integrity and consistency.

Customer

Master data for individuals or organizations. Central to sales, invoicing, and accounts receivable.

Dynamics AX Fields

CustAccount (AX ID) Name PartyId Currency PaymentTerms CreditLimit CustGroup Address (multiple types) Contact Persons

TIMS Fields

CustomerID (TIMS ID) ExternalID (for cross-reference, e.g., AX CustAccount) CompanyName FirstName LastName Email Phone BillingAddress ShippingAddress PaymentTerms

Mapping Notes

Map `CustAccount` to `ExternalID` in TIMS for cross-referencing. `Name` in AX often maps to `CompanyName` in TIMS, while individual contact details map to `FirstName`, `LastName`, `Email`. Address types (Invoice, Delivery) from AX need to be harmonized to TIMS's Billing/Shipping Address structures. Payment terms and currency codes must be consistent.

Next Steps

See Dynamics AX + TIMS integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

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Real-World Applications

Integration Use Cases

Explore how the integration behaves in real business scenarios, with clearly defined steps, outcomes, and execution patterns.

eCommerce Order-to-Cash & Inventory Sync

Automate the flow of sales orders from your eCommerce platform (via AX) to TIMS, orchestrating inventory checks, fulfillment, and financial postings. Real-time updates ensure accurate stock levels across all channels.

Integration Steps:

  1. 0 Customer places order on eCommerce platform.
  2. 1 Order data ingested into Dynamics AX (e.g., Sales Order entity) via existing AX eCommerce integration.
  3. 2 iPaaS detects new Sales Order in Dynamics AX (e.g., via AIF service or event trigger).
  4. 3 Customer and Product (Item) data is cross-referenced/synced between AX and TIMS if new or updated.
  5. 4 Sales Order created in TIMS (SalesOrderID, CustomerID, LineItems, TotalAmount) with reference to AX SalesId.
  6. 5 InventoryQuantity in TIMS (and AX) is updated/reserved.
  7. 6 Fulfillment process initiated, and shipment details (TrackingNumber, Carrier) are updated in TIMS and AX.
  8. 7 Invoice (AR) generated in TIMS and AX upon shipment, with payment status synchronized.
  9. 8 Status updates pushed back to eCommerce platform (via AX).

Business Outcome

Real-time inventory accuracy, accelerated order fulfillment, accurate revenue recognition, improved customer satisfaction, reduced stockouts and overselling.

Frequency

Real-time (event-driven)

Business Value

Key Integration Benefits

Discover the strategic advantages and business value of seamless integration between your systems.

Automate Core Workflows
Eliminate manual data entry and accelerate critical processes like sales order fulfillment, vendor invoice processing, and GL journal posting between Dynamics AX and TIMS.
Achieve Real-Time Data Sync
Ensure immediate, consistent updates for inventory levels, customer master data, and financial transactions across both ERPs, preventing data discrepancies.
Enhance Financial Accuracy & Reporting
Gain a unified, accurate view of your financial data, leading to faster closes, improved reconciliation, and more reliable business intelligence.
Boost Operational Efficiency
Streamline operations from order-to-cash and procure-to-pay, reducing processing times and freeing up staff for higher-value activities.
Reduce Integration Costs
Move away from costly custom code and complex legacy integrations with a low-code/no-code iPaaS, lowering development and maintenance expenses.
Improve Data Quality with AI
Leverage AI-driven validation and anomaly detection to proactively identify and resolve data issues, ensuring high-quality data in both Dynamics AX and TIMS.
✨

Automate Core Workflows

80% Reduction in Manual Data Entry

📋 What You Get

Eliminate manual data entry and accelerate critical processes like sales order fulfillment, vendor invoice processing, and GL journal posting between Dynamics AX and TIMS.

💼 Business Impact

This benefit directly contributes to 80% improvement in Reduction in Manual Data Entry, enabling your team to focus on high-value strategic initiatives.

Implementation Timeline

Go live with Dynamics AX + TIMS in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both Dynamics AX and TIMS, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most Dynamics AX + TIMS deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Technical Documentation

API Endpoints & Data Logic

Technical details for developers and architects.

Method Endpoint Purpose
POST /AIF/SalesOrderService/create Creating new sales orders in Dynamics AX from external systems (e.g., from eCommerce via iPaaS).
POST /AIF/SalesOrderService/read Retrieving sales order details from Dynamics AX for synchronization to TIMS.
POST /AIF/CustomerService/create Creating new customer records in Dynamics AX.
POST /AIF/InventItemService/update Updating product/item master data or inventory details in Dynamics AX.
POST /AIF/GeneralLedgerJournalService/create Creating and posting general ledger journals from external financial systems into AX.

⚡ Transformation Logic

  • Field Mapping: Direct mapping of common fields (e.g., AX `ItemName` to TIMS `ItemName`).
  • Data Type Conversion: Converting AX's specific data types (e.g., `SalesStatus` enum) to TIMS's expected string or numerical values.
  • Aggregation: Combining multiple AX inventory dimensions (`InventDimId`) to a single `InventoryQuantity` in TIMS.
  • Lookup Tables: Using cross-reference tables within the iPaaS to map AX `LedgerDimension` values to TIMS `AccountID`s.
  • Conditional Logic: Applying different mapping rules based on specific data values (e.g., if AX `CustGroup` is 'Wholesale', set TIMS `PaymentTerms` to 'Net 60').
  • Data Enrichment: Adding supplementary data from other systems or internal databases during the flow (e.g., geo-coding addresses).

🛡️ Error Handling

  • Transient Network Errors: Handled by automatic retries with exponential backoff.
  • API Rate Limit Exceeded: Handled by queuing and throttling mechanisms.
  • Data Validation Errors: (e.g., invalid `CustAccount` in AX, missing `SKU` in TIMS) routed to dead-letter queue and notified for manual correction.
  • Business Logic Conflicts: (e.g., trying to fulfill an already fulfilled order) handled by idempotent design and specific error responses.
  • System Outages: Flow paused, messages queued, and alerts sent until systems are restored.
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Dynamics AX + TIMS.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Support & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about integration implementation, security, and best practices.

General FAQs

▸ What are the common challenges when integrating Dynamics AX and TIMS?
Key challenges include the differing data models (AX's complexity vs. TIMS's structure), varying API paradigms (AX's AIF/custom services vs. TIMS's REST API), ensuring real-time data consistency, managing financial dimension mapping, and handling high transaction volumes without impacting system performance. Our iPaaS addresses these by abstracting complexity, providing robust mapping tools, and supporting diverse connectivity methods.

iPaaS Benefits FAQs

▸ How does an iPaaS improve AX-TIMS integration compared to traditional methods?
A modern iPaaS offers visual, low-code/no-code development, pre-built connectors for both systems, robust data mapping and transformation, centralized monitoring, and support for API-first and event-driven patterns. This significantly reduces development time, maintenance costs, and improves the scalability and reliability of your AX-TIMS integrations, far surpassing brittle custom code or legacy point-to-point solutions.

Technical FAQs

▸ Is real-time integration possible for Dynamics AX and TIMS?
Yes, absolutely. While Dynamics AX's native capabilities might lean towards batch processing (via AIF/DIXF), an iPaaS can leverage AX's AIF services, custom web services, or database triggers to capture and push data in near real-time. For TIMS, its modern REST API and webhook support enable true event-driven, real-time synchronization. This is crucial for scenarios like live inventory updates and immediate order processing.

AI Features FAQs

▸ What is the role of AI in Dynamics AX and TIMS integrations?
AI augments AX-TIMS integrations by providing intelligent automation. This includes AI-driven data validation (e.g., flagging suspicious invoice amounts), anomaly detection in financial transactions, smart routing of exceptions, automated mapping suggestions between complex data fields, and predictive insights into potential bottlenecks, reducing manual effort and improving data quality and operational resilience.

Data Management FAQs

▸ How can I ensure data consistency between Dynamics AX and TIMS?
An iPaaS with strong data mapping, transformation, and validation capabilities is key. Implement a canonical data model, define clear business rules for data synchronization, and use conflict resolution strategies (e.g., 'last-write wins' or business-rule based merges). AI can also assist in identifying and resolving data discrepancies proactively, flagging them before they cause issues in either ERP.

Security FAQs

▸ What security considerations are crucial for AX-TIMS integrations?
Security is paramount. Key considerations include robust authentication and authorization for all integration endpoints (OAuth 2.0 for TIMS, secure service accounts for AX), data encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure storage of credentials (iPaaS secrets manager), IP whitelisting, and strict adherence to data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR). Comprehensive auditing of all integration activities is also essential for compliance.

Ecosystem FAQs

▸ Can I integrate Dynamics AX with other Microsoft products like Dynamics 365 CRM or Power Platform via the same iPaaS?
Yes, absolutely. Our iPaaS can facilitate robust integrations not only between Dynamics AX and TIMS but also with other Microsoft products like Dynamics 365 CRM, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), and Azure services. This allows for a truly unified ecosystem, leveraging your legacy AX investment while integrating with modern cloud solutions and creating comprehensive business processes.

Customization FAQs

▸ What if TIMS doesn't have a specific API endpoint I need?
While TIMS provides a comprehensive REST API, if a specific endpoint is missing, our iPaaS can often bridge the gap. This might involve using a custom connector, leveraging TIMS's extensibility options to create custom API wrappers or data exports that the iPaaS can then consume. For Dynamics AX, custom X++ development can expose specific data or functionality via bespoke AIF services or web services that the iPaaS can interact with.
Implementation Timeline

Go live with Dynamics AX + TIMS in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both Dynamics AX and TIMS, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most Dynamics AX + TIMS deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Dynamics AX + TIMS.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Next Steps

See Dynamics AX + TIMS integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

Start Free Trial Request Live Demo