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Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: + Streamline eCommerce & ERP Integration

Clarity Connect™ integrates Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: with Streamline eCommerce & ERP, automating business processes and data sharing. This robust integration connects your critical business systems to automate order processing, inventory management, and customer data synchronization.

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The Challenge

Connecting with Clarity Connect™

Clarity Connect™ links Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: and Streamline eCommerce & ERP through automation and data sharing. Integrating these platforms benefits businesses by streamlining processes and connecting front-end and back-end systems.

Considerations when connecting these applications include security, performance, and physical access. We support both SaaS (Cloud) and On-Premises connection types.

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The Solution

Seamless Integration

Our middleware platform ensures robust and reliable data transfer between Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: and Streamline eCommerce & ERP.

  • Sync custom product attributes from Epicor Eclipse to X-Cart (e.g., 'Material', 'Warranty Period').
  • Map custom customer fields from X-Cart to Epicor Eclipse (e.g., 'Marketing Opt-in', 'Preferred Contact Method').
  • Include custom order fields (e.g., 'Gift Message', 'Delivery Instructions') from X-Cart into Epicor Eclipse Sales Orders.
Implementation Timeline

Go live with Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: + Streamline eCommerce & ERP 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 Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: and Streamline eCommerce & ERP, 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 Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: + Streamline eCommerce & ERP deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

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

Comprehensive Solution Details

  • Sync custom product attributes from Epicor Eclipse to X-Cart (e.g., 'Material', 'Warranty Period').
  • Map custom customer fields from X-Cart to Epicor Eclipse (e.g., 'Marketing Opt-in', 'Preferred Contact Method').
  • Include custom order fields (e.g., 'Gift Message', 'Delivery Instructions') from X-Cart into Epicor Eclipse Sales Orders.

Robust Integration Architecture

The integration leverages a modern, cloud-native iPaaS to provide a scalable, secure, and resilient architecture for connecting Epicor Eclipse and X-Cart.

Data Flow Steps

Event-Driven Architecture: Prioritize X-Cart webhooks for real-time triggers (e.g., new order, customer registration).

Canonical Data Model: Define a common data structure within the iPaaS to simplify mapping between systems.

Idempotent Operations: Design integrations so that repeated requests for the same operation produce the same result, preventing duplicates.

Batch Processing: Utilize for large initial data loads (e.g., full product catalog sync) to optimize performance.

Circuit Breaker Pattern: Isolate failures in one system to prevent cascading failures across the integration.

Data Touchpoints

iPaaS Core Engine: Orchestrates workflows, manages connectors, and executes transformations.
X-Cart Connector: Pre-built connector for X-Cart's REST API and webhook listeners.
Epicor Eclipse Connector: Pre-built connector for Epicor Eclipse APIs.
Data Transformation Engine: Handles schema mapping, data enrichment, and validation.
Event Bus/Queue: Manages event-driven communication and ensures message delivery.
Monitoring & Logging: Provides dashboards, alerts, and audit trails.
Secrets Manager: Securely stores API keys and credentials.
API Gateway: Manages API traffic, rate limiting, and security for exposed endpoints.

"The architecture centers around the iPaaS as the central hub. X-Cart connects to the iPaaS via webhooks and its REST API. Epicor Eclipse connects via its REST API (or other available connectors like ODBC/JDBC for older versions, though API is preferred). All data flows through the iPaaS for transformation, validation, and orchestration."

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: + Streamline eCommerce & ERP.

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

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$599 /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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Innovative & Robust

How Middleware Integration Works

Benefits of Integrating Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart:

Integrating Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: fosters greater efficiency and data accuracy. Automate your critical business processes to deliver consistently outstanding results.

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Data Mapping

Data Entity Mapping

Explore how data flows between systems with intelligent field mapping and transformation logic.

Order

Represents a customer's purchase. In X-Cart, it's the core transaction. In Epicor Eclipse, it becomes a Sales Order.

Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: Fields

SalesOrderNumber (ERP Key) CustomerAccountID OrderDate OrderStatus TotalAmount CurrencyCode PaymentTerms ShippingMethod BillingAddress ShippingAddress LineItems[PartNumber, Quantity, UnitPrice, ExtendedPrice, TaxAmount]

Streamline eCommerce & ERP Fields

order_id (X-Cart Key) customer_id status total_amount currency payment_status shipping_address billing_address items[product_id, sku, price, quantity, name]

Mapping Notes

Requires careful mapping of line items, taxes, shipping costs. X-Cart's 'status' must map to Epicor Eclipse's 'OrderStatus' (e.g., 'Processing' -> 'Open', 'Shipped' -> 'Closed'). Payment status in X-Cart needs to align with financial transaction recording in Epicor Eclipse. AI can assist in mapping complex tax calculations and shipping logic.

Next Steps

See Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: + Streamline eCommerce & ERP 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.

Automated Order-to-Fulfillment Workflow

Seamlessly transfer new X-Cart orders to Epicor Eclipse for inventory allocation, sales order creation, and fulfillment processing, then update X-Cart with shipping details.

Integration Steps:

  1. 0 Customer places order on X-Cart.
  2. 1 X-Cart webhook triggers iPaaS flow.
  3. 2 Order data is validated and transformed for Epicor Eclipse.
  4. 3 New Sales Order is created in Epicor Eclipse.
  5. 4 Inventory is allocated in Epicor Eclipse.
  6. 5 Fulfillment status (e.g., 'Picked', 'Packed', 'Shipped') is updated in Epicor Eclipse.
  7. 6 Shipping details and tracking number are sent from Epicor Eclipse back to X-Cart.
  8. 7 X-Cart order status is updated, and customer receives notification.

Business Outcome

Accelerated order processing, reduced manual errors, improved customer satisfaction with timely updates, prevention of overselling.

Frequency

Real-time (event-driven)

Technical Documentation

API Endpoints & Data Logic

Technical details for developers and architects.

Method Endpoint Purpose
POST, GET, PUT /api/v1/SalesOrders Create, retrieve, and update sales orders in Epicor Eclipse based on X-Cart orders.
POST, GET, PUT /api/v1/Customers Create, retrieve, and update customer master data in Epicor Eclipse.
GET, PUT /api/v1/InventoryItems Retrieve current inventory levels and potentially update stock (e.g., for returns) in Epicor Eclipse.
GET, POST, PUT /api/v1/Products Retrieve and update product master data (e.g., pricing, descriptions) in Epicor Eclipse.
POST /api/v1/FinancialTransactions Post payment transactions and journal entries to Epicor Eclipse's accounting module.
POST, GET /api/v1/Shipments Create shipment records and retrieve tracking information from Epicor Eclipse.

⚡ Transformation Logic

  • Data Type Conversion: Convert strings to numbers, dates to specific formats (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  • Field Concatenation/Splitting: Combine X-Cart firstname and lastname into Epicor Eclipse CustomerName. Split address lines if needed.
  • Lookup Tables: Map X-Cart payment gateway codes to Epicor Eclipse GL accounts or payment methods.
  • Conditional Logic: Apply different tax rates based on shipping zone or product type. Set default values if fields are missing.
  • Value Mapping: Translate X-Cart order statuses (e.g., 'pending', 'shipped') to Epicor Eclipse equivalents (e.g., 'open', 'closed').
  • Currency Conversion: If operating in multiple currencies, apply real-time exchange rates.

🛡️ Error Handling

  • Product Not Found: An X-Cart order contains an SKU not present in Epicor Eclipse.
  • Invalid Address: Shipping address from X-Cart fails Epicor Eclipse's address validation.
  • API Rate Limit Exceeded: Too many requests to X-Cart or Epicor Eclipse API within a short period.
  • Duplicate Customer: X-Cart customer registration attempts to create a duplicate in Epicor Eclipse.
  • Payment Mismatch: X-Cart payment amount does not reconcile with Epicor Eclipse expected amount.
Support & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

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

General Integration FAQs

▸ What is the best way to integrate X-Cart with Epicor Eclipse?
The most effective way to integrate X-Cart with Epicor Eclipse is by using a modern iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service). This approach leverages X-Cart's robust APIs and webhooks to create real-time, event-driven workflows for orders, inventory, customers, and payments, ensuring data consistency and automation without custom code.

Order Management FAQs

▸ Can I automate order processing from X-Cart to Epicor Eclipse for fulfillment?
Yes, absolutely. Using an iPaaS, you can set up a workflow where an 'Order Placed' event in X-Cart triggers a series of automated actions: validating the order, transforming the data for Epicor Eclipse, sending it for sales order creation and fulfillment, and then updating X-Cart with shipping details and tracking numbers. This significantly reduces manual effort and speeds up fulfillment.

Inventory Management FAQs

▸ Does X-Cart support real-time inventory synchronization with Epicor Eclipse?
Yes, X-Cart's API allows for real-time inventory updates. By integrating Epicor Eclipse (the system of record for inventory) with X-Cart via an iPaaS, any stock level changes in Epicor Eclipse can immediately reflect on your X-Cart storefront, preventing oversells and improving customer experience.

iPaaS Capabilities FAQs

▸ How can low-code/no-code tools help with Epicor Eclipse and X-Cart integrations?
Low-code/no-code tools within an iPaaS platform empower business users and analysts to design, build, and manage Epicor Eclipse and X-Cart integration workflows using visual interfaces, drag-and-drop functionality, and pre-built connectors. This accelerates deployment, reduces reliance on IT, and makes automation more accessible.

Error Handling FAQs

▸ How do I handle errors and failures in X-Cart to Epicor Eclipse integrations?
A robust iPaaS provides advanced error handling capabilities. This includes automated retry mechanisms with exponential backoff for temporary issues, dead-letter queues for persistent failures requiring manual intervention, comprehensive logging, and configurable alerts to notify relevant teams of critical integration problems. AI can also analyze common error patterns and suggest automated remediation.

AI Enhancements FAQs

▸ Can AI enhance my X-Cart and Epicor Eclipse operations through integration?
Absolutely. AI can be integrated into X-Cart and Epicor Eclipse workflows via an iPaaS for various enhancements: intelligent fraud detection for X-Cart orders, automated data validation for Epicor Eclipse entries, smart product recommendations, predictive inventory management, and AI-driven customer service automation.

Technical Details FAQs

▸ What kind of API does X-Cart offer for integrations?
X-Cart typically offers a comprehensive RESTful API, providing endpoints for managing products, orders, customers, categories, and more. This API, combined with webhook capabilities, forms the backbone for robust, modern integrations with external systems like Epicor Eclipse.

Data Management FAQs

▸ How can I ensure data consistency between X-Cart and Epicor Eclipse?
To ensure data consistency, implement bi-directional synchronization workflows using an iPaaS. Define a 'system of record' for each data entity (e.g., Epicor Eclipse for inventory, X-Cart for customer initial registration). Implement deduplication rules, data validation, and robust error handling to maintain data integrity across both systems.
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: + Streamline eCommerce & ERP.

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

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$599 /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 Epicor Eclipse & X-Cart: + Streamline eCommerce & ERP 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