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Epicor Kinetic + Walmart Marketplace Integration

Clarity Connect™ integrates Epicor Kinetic with Walmart Marketplace, 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 Kinetic and Walmart Marketplace 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 Kinetic and Walmart Marketplace.

  • Map custom fields from Epicor Kinetic (e.g., ShortChar, LongChar, UD fields) to specific Walmart Marketplace attributes or vice-versa.
  • Dynamically create or update custom attributes on Walmart listings based on Epicor data.
  • Support for custom order fields in Epicor to store Walmart-specific metadata (e.g., `purchaseOrderId`).
Implementation Timeline

Go live with Epicor Kinetic + Walmart Marketplace 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 Kinetic and Walmart Marketplace, 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 Kinetic + Walmart Marketplace deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

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

Comprehensive Solution Details

  • Map custom fields from Epicor Kinetic (e.g., ShortChar, LongChar, UD fields) to specific Walmart Marketplace attributes or vice-versa.
  • Dynamically create or update custom attributes on Walmart listings based on Epicor data.
  • Support for custom order fields in Epicor to store Walmart-specific metadata (e.g., `purchaseOrderId`).

Integration Architecture & Best Practices

A modern iPaaS forms the backbone of the Epicor Kinetic and Walmart Marketplace integration, providing a scalable, secure, and resilient architecture designed for high-volume e-commerce operations. This approach standardizes data exchange and automates complex workflows.

Data Flow Steps

Event-Driven Architecture: Utilize webhooks for new orders and returns from Walmart to trigger immediate processing in Epicor Kinetic.

Canonical Data Model: Define a standardized internal data model within the iPaaS to simplify mapping between multiple systems (Epicor, Walmart, WMS, PIM).

Batch Processing for Bulk: Use Walmart's feed APIs for high-volume, non-real-time updates (e.g., initial product catalog sync, large inventory pushes).

Error Handling with Dead-Letter Queues: Isolate problematic messages for manual review and reprocessing without halting the entire integration.

Idempotent Operations: Design API calls to be idempotent where possible to prevent duplicate processing in case of retries.

Data Touchpoints

iPaaS Core Engine: Orchestrates workflows, executes transformations, and manages data routing.
Connectors: Pre-built, optimized connectors for Epicor Kinetic and Walmart Marketplace APIs, simplifying connectivity.
Visual Workflow Designer: Low-code/no-code interface for designing, testing, and deploying integration flows.
Data Transformation Engine: Handles complex data mapping, enrichment, and schema normalization.
Message Queues: Buffers and processes messages asynchronously, ensuring resilience and performance (e.g., for inventory updates).
Monitoring & Alerting: Centralized dashboard for operational visibility and proactive issue detection.
Secrets Management: Secure storage for API keys, OAuth tokens, and sensitive credentials.
API Gateway/Proxy: Manages API traffic, rate limiting, and security policies for internal systems.

"The architecture centers around a cloud-native iPaaS. Epicor Kinetic and Walmart Marketplace connect to the iPaaS via their respective APIs. The iPaaS orchestrates data flow, performs transformations, and manages error handling. External systems like WMS or PIM also connect to the iPaaS, allowing for a unified data hub."

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Epicor Kinetic + Walmart Marketplace.

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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Innovative & Robust

How Middleware Integration Works

Benefits of Integrating Epicor Kinetic

Integrating Epicor Kinetic 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

Customer purchase details from Walmart Marketplace, mapped to Epicor Kinetic Sales Order.

Epicor Kinetic Fields

[field, OrderNum],[description, Unique Epicor sales order number] [field, CustomerNum],[description, Linked Epicor customer record] [field, OrderDate],[description, Date order was placed] [field, OrderHed.OrderAmt],[description, Total order amount] [field, ShipToNum],[description, Shipping address record] [field, OrderLine items],[description, Detailed line items]

Walmart Marketplace Fields

[field, purchaseOrderId],[description, Walmart's unique order ID] [field, customerOrderId],[description, Customer-facing order ID] [field, orderDate],[description, Timestamp of order placement] [field, orderStatus],[description, Current status (e.g., 'Created', 'Acknowledged', 'Shipped')] [field, shippingInfo],[description, Recipient name, address, phone] [field, orderLines],[description, Array of purchased items]

Mapping Notes

Crucial mapping: `purchaseOrderId` to a custom field in Epicor Kinetic (e.g., 'ExternalOrderRef') for reconciliation. `shippingInfo` fields (name, address, city, state, zip, country) map to Epicor's ShipTo fields. `orderStatus` from Walmart drives Epicor workflow (e.g., 'Created' -> 'Open', 'Shipped' -> 'Closed'). Payment details need to be reconciled with Epicor's AR/Cash Receipts.

Next Steps

See Epicor Kinetic + Walmart Marketplace integration in action.

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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 Walmart Order-to-ERP-to-WMS Fulfillment

New orders from Walmart Marketplace are automatically captured, routed to Epicor Kinetic for financial processing and sales order creation, then pushed to the WMS for fulfillment, with shipping updates sent back to Walmart.

Integration Steps:

  1. 0 Customer places order on Walmart Marketplace.
  2. 1 iPaaS detects new order event (webhook/polling).
  3. 2 Order data transformed and sent to Epicor Kinetic as a Sales Order.
  4. 3 Epicor Kinetic processes order, updates financial records.
  5. 4 Order details (e.g., pick list) sent to WMS from Epicor Kinetic via iPaaS.
  6. 5 WMS fulfills order, generates shipment details.
  7. 6 Shipment tracking and carrier information sent back to Walmart Marketplace via iPaaS.

Business Outcome

Accelerated order fulfillment, reduced manual data entry, improved order accuracy, real-time customer communication.

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 Kinetic.
GET, PUT /api/v1/Part Retrieve and update product master data (PartNum, description, attributes).
GET, PUT /api/v1/PartWhse Retrieve and update warehouse-specific inventory levels for parts.
POST, GET, PUT /api/v1/Shipment Create and update shipment records, including tracking information.
POST /api/v1/CreditMemo Create credit memos for returns and refunds.

⚡ Transformation Logic

  • Data Type & Format Normalization: Convert date/time formats, currency representations, and string lengths to match target system requirements.
  • SKU Mapping: Implement lookup tables for `sku` translation if Epicor `PartNum` differs from Walmart `Seller SKU`.
  • Status Code Translation: Map Walmart `orderStatus` values (e.g., 'Created', 'Shipped') to corresponding Epicor Kinetic `Sales Order` statuses.
  • Address Harmonization: Cleanse and standardize shipping addresses to ensure delivery accuracy and compatibility with Epicor's address validation.
  • Pricing Logic: Apply specific pricing rules from Epicor Kinetic to Walmart Marketplace, including discounts, promotions, and tax calculations.
  • Inventory Calculation: Define logic for calculating 'available-to-sell' quantity from Epicor's `OnHandQty`, `AllocatedQty`, and other relevant fields.

🛡️ Error Handling

  • Walmart API rate limits exceeded (handled by dynamic throttling).
  • Invalid SKU in Walmart order (flagged for manual correction or auto-lookup).
  • Network connectivity issues between systems (handled by retries).
  • Missing mandatory Epicor Kinetic fields for Sales Order creation (flagged, routed to DLQ).
  • Data type mismatch during transformation (detected by schema validation).
Support & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

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

General FAQs

▸ Why should I integrate Epicor Kinetic with Walmart Marketplace?
Integrating Epicor Kinetic with Walmart Marketplace automates critical business processes like order fulfillment, inventory management, and product updates. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, prevents overselling, and provides real-time visibility into your e-commerce operations, leading to significant efficiency gains and improved customer satisfaction.

Technical FAQs

▸ How does this integration handle real-time inventory synchronization?
Our iPaaS solution facilitates near real-time inventory synchronization. It monitors stock levels in Epicor Kinetic (or your WMS) and automatically pushes available-to-sell quantities to Walmart Marketplace via its APIs or feeds. This proactive approach prevents overselling and ensures your listings accurately reflect current stock.
▸ How does the iPaaS manage Walmart Marketplace API rate limits?
A robust iPaaS includes built-in features for managing API rate limits. This involves intelligent queuing, dynamic throttling, and configurable retry mechanisms with exponential backoff. It ensures your integration requests are sent to Walmart's APIs at an optimal pace, preventing 429 errors and ensuring continuous data flow.

Workflow FAQs

▸ Can I automate product listings and updates from Epicor Kinetic to Walmart?
Absolutely. The integration allows you to automate the syndication of product data from Epicor Kinetic (or a PIM) to Walmart Marketplace. This includes creating new listings, updating product attributes, descriptions, images, and pricing, ensuring consistency and faster time-to-market for your products.
▸ What happens when a customer returns an item on Walmart Marketplace?
When a customer initiates a return on Walmart Marketplace, the iPaaS automatically captures the return notification. It then creates a corresponding return order in Epicor Kinetic, initiates the refund process, and updates Walmart Marketplace with the refund status. This streamlines returns management and financial reconciliation.

Customization FAQs

▸ Is it possible to customize the integration workflows?
Yes, our iPaaS platform offers low-code/no-code capabilities, allowing business users and analysts to visually design, deploy, and manage complex integration workflows. You can easily add custom fields, define conditional logic, and extend workflows to meet your specific business requirements without extensive coding.

Security FAQs

▸ What security measures are in place for this integration?
Security is paramount. The integration adheres to best practices including OAuth 2.0 for authentication, TLS 1.2+ encryption for data in transit, AES-256 for data at rest, secure secrets management for API credentials, IP whitelisting, and comprehensive audit trails. This ensures data privacy and compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA.

AI FAQs

▸ How does AI enhance this Epicor Kinetic and Walmart Marketplace integration?
AI can augment your integration by providing capabilities like automated anomaly detection for orders (e.g., fraud), intelligent data mapping suggestions, predictive inventory management, and automated exception handling. This reduces manual effort, improves data quality, and offers proactive insights, making your operations smarter and more efficient.
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Epicor Kinetic + Walmart Marketplace.

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 Kinetic + Walmart Marketplace 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