Dynamics NAV Integration Options

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Integrating Dynamics NAV with External eCommerce Solutions

Maximize Business Potential while Keeping Costs Down

Dynamics NAV integration with an existing eCommerce platform allows businesses to provide individualized and personalized experiences to their customers. It does that by automating and systematizing all the core processes of a business. Ultimately, the integration can help grow your business while reducing overhead. The automation of processes will also considerably improve customer experience and ensure they stay loyal to your offering within the market.

There are a lot of complexities when it comes to a Dynamics NAV eCommerce integration. Therefore, we recommend working with an experienced partner. You must look for someone who has completed Dynamics NAV eCommerce integrations before in particular.

The endpoints of Dynamics NAV can be modified to create custom entities that meet the needs of the business. Even the eCommerce web API framework is very extensible. It can handle custom fields and core entities too. So, between that and the web API framework, a lot of potential complexities and pitfalls may come up during the project. That is why we encourage you to work with someone who has dealt with business models similar to yours. So, they would have experience with workflows and scenarios you might use. And would already be aware of all the complexities.

Integration Platform

We also suggest looking for an integration platform that is architected to adapt and grow with your business. It should be secure, reliable, and persistent with its integration jobs. Moreover, it should be adaptable. So, it does not limit you or paint you into a corner.

Off the shelf or cookie-cutter systems often tend to have limitations. So, we encourage you to dig in and evaluate different platforms before choosing one. Make sure you understand the pros and cons of the integration technology that your partner is going to be implementing.

Invoices and Quotes

Whenever a user completes a purchase, they are essentially performing a user registration. If they have used the platform before, they may get associated with an existing customer account Dynamics NAV. It may give them access to different pricing levels, etc. After the purchase, the user account and all the order information would then be pushed into Dynamics NAV or associated with an already existing customer record.

Common NAV Integrations

The integrations that one would typically see between Dynamics NAV and an eCommerce system include, but are not limited to:

  • Customers and accounts
  • Catalog system: categories, products, attributes and associations, and relationships
  • Sales orders, invoices, and quotes
  • Shipments and shipment status
  • Payments and payment status
  • Omnichannel capabilities
  • Custom entities and fields

Some of these might be unidirectional, while others can be bidirectional. We give an example of some of these integrations between the two systems below.

Customers and Accounts

For customers and accounts, the data in Dynamics NAV services as a record source and the eCommerce platform might provide updates or enrich that data. For instance, an existing user might make changes to their address information, or a new user might register via Magento.

Generally, you can pull all the account data on the record and any associated entities from Dynamics NAV. These might include different shipping and billing addresses, tax information, tax exemptions, credit limits, customer-specific pricing, etc. There also might be a hierarchy of users or roles. The status of each user might drive data from Dynamics NAV into the eCommerce platform, disabling their access to certain things. The account data may also include order history. It would allow you to enrich the user’s experience further. They would be able to reorder, request for a refund or replacement.

The Catalog System

Another common integration area is the product catalog. It typically includes the skew data, the dimensional weights, inventory and pricing data, any kind of base-level descriptions, etc. Mainly, it includes any core operational data that represents an item or a product.

Within an eCommerce system, there are additional fields. The marketing or the product information team can use these to enrich the data coming from Dynamics NAV. The eCommerce system will serve as a source of record for those extended fields. It would allow users to get data updates around pricing and inventory in real-time without overwriting the product information stored.

Shipment Process

The shipment fulfillment process will occur within the Dynamics NAV. The data will be pushed into the eCommerce system and shown on the user’s dashboard. Essentially, any kind of authorization or verification for an order will be tracked. Updating the user with these statuses can help manage expectations and give them an idea of the fulfillment timeline.

Once the items get shipped, the integration can provide tracking data around it. It also enables you to confirm delivery and receipt of delivery. You can also tie back any customer issues back into Dynamics NAV. So, for instance, if a customer needs a refund, you can pull in the transaction information and ensure a seamless refund process.

How Can Clarity Help

Dynamics NAV eCommerce Integration Specialists

To conclude, setting up robust core integrations with Salesforce will allow you to adjust the system as your business grows. So, you can continue to improve your offering to end-users, reduce costs, and increase your profitability as a business.

If you have any more questions related to this topic, we encourage you to reach out to our experienced team. The Clarity team has an amiable and knowledgeable sales and business development staff. They can provide a complimentary analysis. We certainly look forward to answering your questions and talking with you about your upcoming Dynamics NAV integration project.

We also encourage you to go through the resources below. They have helpful information that covers other topics related to Dynamics NAV integrations, some of which can be helpful for your project. If there are topics that you do not see below, you are welcome to click on the ask the expert link. Our team will be happy to provide a technical response to any questions that you may have regarding those topics.

Integrating Dynamics NAV with External eCommerce Solutions

Maximize Business Potential while Keeping Costs Down

Dynamics NAV integration with an existing eCommerce platform allows businesses to provide individualized and personalized experiences to their customers. It does that by automating and systematizing all the core processes of a business. Ultimately, the integration can help grow your business while reducing overhead. The automation of processes will also considerably improve customer experience and ensure they stay loyal to your offering within the market.

There are a lot of complexities when it comes to a Dynamics NAV eCommerce integration. Therefore, we recommend working with an experienced partner. You must look for someone who has completed Dynamics NAV eCommerce integrations before in particular.

The endpoints of Dynamics NAV can be modified to create custom entities that meet the needs of the business. Even the eCommerce web API framework is very extensible. It can handle custom fields and core entities too. So, between that and the web API framework, a lot of potential complexities and pitfalls may come up during the project. That is why we encourage you to work with someone who has dealt with business models similar to yours. So, they would have experience with workflows and scenarios you might use. And would already be aware of all the complexities.

Integration Platform

We also suggest looking for an integration platform that is architected to adapt and grow with your business. It should be secure, reliable, and persistent with its integration jobs. Moreover, it should be adaptable. So, it does not limit you or paint you into a corner.

Off the shelf or cookie-cutter systems often tend to have limitations. So, we encourage you to dig in and evaluate different platforms before choosing one. Make sure you understand the pros and cons of the integration technology that your partner is going to be implementing.

Invoices and Quotes

Whenever a user completes a purchase, they are essentially performing a user registration. If they have used the platform before, they may get associated with an existing customer account Dynamics NAV. It may give them access to different pricing levels, etc. After the purchase, the user account and all the order information would then be pushed into Dynamics NAV or associated with an already existing customer record.

Common NAV Integrations

The integrations that one would typically see between Dynamics NAV and an eCommerce system include, but are not limited to:

  • Customers and accounts
  • Catalog system: categories, products, attributes and associations, and relationships
  • Sales orders, invoices, and quotes
  • Shipments and shipment status
  • Payments and payment status
  • Omnichannel capabilities
  • Custom entities and fields

Some of these might be unidirectional, while others can be bidirectional. We give an example of some of these integrations between the two systems below.

Customers and Accounts

For customers and accounts, the data in Dynamics NAV services as a record source and the eCommerce platform might provide updates or enrich that data. For instance, an existing user might make changes to their address information, or a new user might register via Magento.

Generally, you can pull all the account data on the record and any associated entities from Dynamics NAV. These might include different shipping and billing addresses, tax information, tax exemptions, credit limits, customer-specific pricing, etc. There also might be a hierarchy of users or roles. The status of each user might drive data from Dynamics NAV into the eCommerce platform, disabling their access to certain things. The account data may also include order history. It would allow you to enrich the user’s experience further. They would be able to reorder, request for a refund or replacement.

The Catalog System

Another common integration area is the product catalog. It typically includes the skew data, the dimensional weights, inventory and pricing data, any kind of base-level descriptions, etc. Mainly, it includes any core operational data that represents an item or a product.

Within an eCommerce system, there are additional fields. The marketing or the product information team can use these to enrich the data coming from Dynamics NAV. The eCommerce system will serve as a source of record for those extended fields. It would allow users to get data updates around pricing and inventory in real-time without overwriting the product information stored.

Shipment Process

The shipment fulfillment process will occur within the Dynamics NAV. The data will be pushed into the eCommerce system and shown on the user’s dashboard. Essentially, any kind of authorization or verification for an order will be tracked. Updating the user with these statuses can help manage expectations and give them an idea of the fulfillment timeline.

Once the items get shipped, the integration can provide tracking data around it. It also enables you to confirm delivery and receipt of delivery. You can also tie back any customer issues back into Dynamics NAV. So, for instance, if a customer needs a refund, you can pull in the transaction information and ensure a seamless refund process.

How Can Clarity Help

Dynamics NAV eCommerce Integration Specialists

To conclude, setting up robust core integrations with Salesforce will allow you to adjust the system as your business grows. So, you can continue to improve your offering to end-users, reduce costs, and increase your profitability as a business.

If you have any more questions related to this topic, we encourage you to reach out to our experienced team. The Clarity team has an amiable and knowledgeable sales and business development staff. They can provide a complimentary analysis. We certainly look forward to answering your questions and talking with you about your upcoming Dynamics NAV integration project.

We also encourage you to go through the resources below. They have helpful information that covers other topics related to Dynamics NAV integrations, some of which can be helpful for your project. If there are topics that you do not see below, you are welcome to click on the ask the expert link. Our team will be happy to provide a technical response to any questions that you may have regarding those topics.