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    PRISM SmartConnect

    PRISM SmartConnect: Connect Apps and Data

    Connect the applications that run your business so orders, inventory, shipments and financial data can move where they are needed. PRISM SmartConnect brings application connections, data mapping and transaction controls together to help reduce manual work and improve coordination across your teams.

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    Why connect your applications

    Make your applications work together

    When systems operate separately, employees spend time copying data, checking spreadsheets and chasing updates. SmartConnect helps turn those disconnected handoffs into repeatable integration workflows, giving your business a practical foundation for automation.

    • Reduce repetitive data entry

      Move business information between connected applications and reduce the need to rekey the same order, customer or shipment details in multiple systems.

    • Keep teams aligned

      Synchronize the information that sales, operations, finance and customer service need to act on the same business transaction.

    • Expand as your business changes

      Start with a priority workflow, then extend connectivity to additional applications and partners using reusable connection patterns and customer-specific integrations.

    How PRISM SmartConnect connects your applicationsFour groups of applications (commerce and marketplaces, ERP and accounting, warehouse and shipping, CRM and business apps) connect through PRISM SmartConnect in three steps, connect, translate and synchronize, to give less rekeying, aligned teams and room to add applications.How PRISM SmartConnect connects your applicationsSell, manage, fulfill and engage on one set of connectionsWHO TAKES PARTSellCommerce and marketplacesManageERP and accountingFulfillWarehouse and shippingEngageCRM and business appsWHAT HAPPENS1ConnectReach each application through its owninterface, or a custom connector.RESTSOAPGraphQLWebhooks2TranslateMap fields and structures, and applydestination rules.MappingTransformation3SynchronizeProcess pages of data and retrieveincremental changes.PaginationIncremental syncBUSINESS OUTCOMELess rekeyingThe same order, customer orshipment is not typed twice.Teams stay alignedSales, operations, finance andservice see the same transaction.Room to growAdd applications and partnerswith reusable connectionpatterns.© 2026 ECOM Specialist LLC. All rights reserved. Illustrative architecture; connectors and scope are confirmed for each engagement.
    How PRISM SmartConnect connects your applicationsFour groups of applications (commerce and marketplaces, ERP and accounting, warehouse and shipping, CRM and business apps) connect through PRISM SmartConnect in three steps, connect, translate and synchronize, to give less rekeying, aligned teams and room to add applications.How PRISM SmartConnectconnects your applicationsSell, manage, fulfill and engage on one set ofconnectionsWHO TAKES PARTSellCommerce and marketplacesManageERP and accountingFulfillWarehouse and shippingEngageCRM and business appsWHAT HAPPENS1ConnectReach each application through itsown interface, or a custom connector.RESTSOAPGraphQLWebhooks2TranslateMap fields and structures, and applydestination rules.MappingTransformation3SynchronizeProcess pages of data and retrieveincremental changes.PaginationIncremental syncBUSINESS OUTCOMELess rekeyingThe same order, customer or shipmentis not typed twice.Teams stay alignedSales, operations, finance and servicesee the same transaction.Room to growAdd applications and partners withreusable connection patterns.© 2026 ECOM Specialist LLC. All rights reserved.Illustrative architecture; connectors and scope areconfirmed for each engagement.

    Applications on the left are the ones that sell, manage, fulfill and engage. SmartConnect connects to each through the interface it offers, translates fields and structures into what the destination expects, and keeps the data synchronized. The result is less rekeying and teams working from the same transaction.

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    Example workflows

    Connect the complete business workflow

    A customer order touches more than a storefront. SmartConnect helps coordinate the application handoffs behind order processing, fulfillment and customer updates. Each implementation defines the systems, data ownership, timing and business rules needed for your process.

    Business workflowWhat can move between systemsCustomer value
    Commerce to ERP Customers, products, pricing, orders and inventory availability Reduce order reentry and support consistent selling information.
    ERP to fulfillment Fulfillment requests, inventory updates, receipts and shipment status Coordinate warehouse activity with order operations.
    Shipping to customer service Rates, labels, tracking and delivery updates where supported Give teams access to shipment information with fewer manual checks.
    Operations to finance Invoices, credits, payments and transaction status Reduce administrative handoffs and help reconcile transactions.
    Business apps to analytics Operational records and transaction feeds Provide connected data for reporting and analysis.

    Example order workflow. Actual steps and automation depend on the connected systems and the agreed implementation scope.

    An example order, from storefront to delivery updateA commerce platform sends a new order to SmartConnect, which maps and validates it, creates the sales order in the ERP, sends a fulfillment request to the warehouse, receives the shipment confirmation, sends the tracking and delivery update to shipping and service, and returns the tracking to the commerce channel.An example order, from storefront to delivery updateOrder-to-fulfillment through PRISM SmartConnectCommerce platformSmartConnectERPWarehouseShipping and serviceNew orderCustomer, items and pricingMap and validateFields, rules and duplicate checkCreate sales orderFulfillment requestShipment confirmedTracking and delivery updateTracking to the channel© 2026 ECOM Specialist LLC. All rights reserved. Example workflow. Actual steps and automation depend on the connected systems and the agreed scope.
    An example order, from storefront to delivery updateA commerce platform sends a new order to SmartConnect, which maps and validates it, creates the sales order in the ERP, sends a fulfillment request to the warehouse, receives the shipment confirmation, sends the tracking and delivery update to shipping and service, and returns the tracking to the commerce channel.An example order, fromstorefront to delivery updateOrder-to-fulfillment through PRISMSmartConnectCommerceplatformSmartConnectERPWarehouseShippingandserviceNew orderCustomer, items and pricingMap andvalidateFields, rulesand duplicatecheckCreate sales orderFulfillment requestShipment confirmedTracking and deliveryupdateTracking to the channel© 2026 ECOM Specialist LLC. All rights reserved.Example workflow. Actual steps and automationdepend on the connected systems and the agreedscope.

    One example of a customer order moving through connected applications. The order is validated once, the ERP and the warehouse each receive what they need, and the shipment status flows back to customer service and to the selling channel. Actual steps depend on the connected systems and the agreed implementation scope.

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    Built around your operating priorities

    • Retailers and brands. Connect selling channels with inventory and fulfillment.
    • Manufacturers. Coordinate orders, procurement and financial transactions.
    • Logistics providers. Exchange fulfillment requests and shipment updates with customer systems.

    Your workflow determines the integration design.

    Application landscape

    Reach across your application landscape

    SmartConnect combines application-specific connections with universal API and webhook capabilities. This approach supports a broad integration strategy, including business applications that require a tailored connection.

    ERP and accounting

    Systems of record for orders, inventory, pricing and finance.

    Commerce and marketplaces

    Selling channels that create orders and need inventory and shipment updates.

    Warehouse and shipping

    Fulfillment, parcel and transportation applications.

    Customer and enterprise apps

    Application families discussed during scoping. No single product is implied.

    Application examples show integration opportunities, not a guarantee of prebuilt connector availability. ECOM confirms the exact product, version, API access, supported operations and connector readiness during scoping. Some connections may require custom development or additional testing.

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    Universal connectivity

    A connection approach that fits your systems

    REST connectivity supports endpoint, method, header, parameter and payload configuration. SOAP connectivity reaches applications with web services, while GraphQL supports API-based queries and updates. Incoming and outgoing webhooks enable event-driven exchanges. A custom connector SDK provides a path for reusable connections to customer-specific applications.

    How universal connectivity works

    Messaging and collaboration

    Connect conversations with business action

    Bring important business events into the channels your people already use. A delayed shipment, an order exception, a customer request or an approval should reach the team that can act on it.

    Team chat and collaboration

    Route order exceptions, fulfillment alerts, service updates and approval requests to the responsible team.

    Messaging, queues and event streaming

    Operations

    Operate integrations with visibility and control

    Connecting an application is only the beginning. Reliable operations require a way to manage access, process changing data, handle interruptions and understand transaction outcomes.

    • Authenticate each connection appropriately

      Authentication profiles accommodate API keys, OAuth 2.0, basic authentication and certificate authentication where required by the connected service. The chosen method follows the application’s requirements and your implementation scope.

    • Move the right data in the right structure

      Mapping and transformation align source fields and structures with destination requirements. Pagination processes datasets returned across multiple API responses. Incremental synchronization retrieves changes efficiently where the source application supports it.

    • Handle interruptions and transaction exceptions

      Reliability controls address API rate limits, retries, duplicate events and failed transactions. Transaction monitoring and controlled replay help authorized teams review outcomes and reprocess transactions according to the configured workflow.

    Get started

    Start with a focused integration assessment

    Bring ECOM your application list and one business process you want to improve. Together, we identify the data that must move, confirm interface access and connector fit, define exception handling and agree on acceptance criteria before expanding the workflow.

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    1. Name the source system of record and the destination
    2. Agree the trigger, the expected volume and who owns exceptions
    3. Confirm interface access and connector fit
    4. Define the business result and acceptance criteria

    Frequently asked questions

    What is PRISM SmartConnect?

    PRISM SmartConnect brings application connections, data mapping and transaction controls together, so orders, inventory, shipments and financial data can move between the applications that run your business.

    Which applications can SmartConnect connect?

    The connector directory lists the applications ECOM discusses with customers, from ERP and commerce to warehouse, messaging and enterprise apps. They are integration targets. ECOM confirms the exact product, version, API access, supported operations and connector readiness during scoping, and some connections need custom development or additional testing.

    Is every application in the directory a prebuilt connector?

    No. The directory shows integration opportunities, not a guarantee of prebuilt connector availability. A tile is labeled Available only after ECOM has confirmed a prebuilt connector for the product and version.

    What if my application is not listed?

    Universal connectivity (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, webhooks and a custom connector SDK) is how SmartConnect reaches applications that have no branded connector. Whether it fits depends on the application’s interface and your scope.

    Does SmartConnect replace EDI?

    No. EDI exchanges documents with trading partners. SmartConnect connects the business applications behind those exchanges, and the two can share the same operating practices.

    How do we get started?

    Bring your application list and one business process you want to improve. ECOM helps define a practical SmartConnect scope for your business.

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    Tell us which applications you need to connect, where manual work slows your team and what a successful result looks like. ECOM will help define a practical SmartConnect integration scope for your business.

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