One of the main challenges is connecting your business management software (ERP) to Shopify. Shopify does not handle electronic invoicing or tax accounting.
Three possible methods
- Use an existing app
- Exchange data via files
- Build a custom integration
Method 1: Existing app
The connection is made through an official application on the Shopify App Store, or through a built-in feature in the ERP system.
ERP systems that connect to Shopify
- Bman - Modular cloud-based management software (inventory, sales network, marketing, accounting, POS). bman.it
- Danea EasyFatt - For PC/Windows: electronic invoices, inventory management, and payments. danea.it/software/easyfatt
- Cassa in Cloud - Management software and cash register for retail stores and restaurants.
- Fatture in Cloud - Online invoicing software: invoices, quotes, purchases, journal entries. fattureincloud.it
- Starty - Complete cloud-based management software with all the features of an ERP. startyerp.com
- Passepartout (Mexal) - Flexible and customizable management software with inventory, accounting, and production. passepartout.net
- Uno Erp - Accounting, invoicing, inventory, CRM, quotes, orders, human resources. unoerp.it
- Magicstore - Management software tailored to fashion retail. magicstore.cloud
Method 2: File-based data exchange
Set up the ERP system to save an export file on a network location (FTP or Google Drive), and a Shopify app will download the file. This does not happen in real time but at periodic intervals.
Useful apps: Matrixify, EZ CSV Import + CSV Export, Stock Sync, Zapier.
Method 3: Custom integration
The most complex method, used in Enterprise environments. Costs up to EUR 10,000 but you get an effective and fully customizable system.