Shop Integration Braunschweig for Industry, Automotive and Engineering
We connect your online shop bidirectionally with SAP, DATEV, Microsoft Dynamics and JTL — including EDI links to OEM and tier-1 systems in the Braunschweig automotive cluster. Fixed setup prices from 1,490 € net and on-site support in about 40 minutes.
two-way
real-time sync
50+
integration projects
~40 min
to Braunschweig
99.8 %
interface uptime
Fixed prices · net plus VAT
- Fixed setup price per connection instead of an open estimate
- SAP, DATEV, Microsoft Dynamics and JTL for Braunschweig industry
- EDI connection to OEM and tier-1 systems (EDIFACT, VDA 4913)
- On-site analysis and go-live support in the Braunschweig region
DATEV finance connection from 1,490 €, JTL inventory connection from 4,900 €, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central from 6,900 € and SAP Business One from 9,900 € net. Extensions and custom logic are billed at 990 € net per project day (hourly rate 119 €). Ongoing third-party connector licenses are shown transparently and separately. The project day is a package price for a reserved working day and therefore deliberately not a multiple of the hourly rate — the rationale is on the pricing overview.
Braunschweig is one of Germany's most research-intensive cities. TU Braunschweig, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and numerous research institutes form a scientific foundation that directly feeds into local industry. Automotive suppliers, mechanical engineers and electronics specialists rely on complex ERP landscapes where SAP systems interact with industry-specific production planning and quality management solutions. When this technology hub digitizes its sales channels, it needs more than a standard connector. We develop custom interface solutions that genuinely reflect the complexity of Braunschweig's enterprise IT.
Data quality: manual reconciliation vs. automated synchronization
Braunschweig as an Automotive and Research Hub: What This Means for Your Integration
The automotive cluster in the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg-Salzgitter triangle is among the densest in Europe. Suppliers across various tier levels are located in the direct catchment area and deliver on JIT/JIS principles. Their shop integrations must not only synchronize product master data but also process delivery schedules via EDI channels (EDIFACT, VDA 4913, ODETTE) and return order and shipping status in real time to customer systems. Errors in this chain cost not just money but jeopardize supplier qualifications.
At the same time, TU Braunschweig is an important driver of technology-minded start-ups and spin-offs. Companies from the university ecosystem often grow quickly and need scalable integration solutions that grow with the business. We have experience with both the complex legacy landscapes of established suppliers and the modern cloud ERP environments of growing technology companies. Both worlds demand different integration approaches, and we know both from our daily work.
ERP Systems in the Braunschweig Region: What We Connect Daily
SAP S/4HANA and Business One
Bidirectional synchronization of product master data, customer conditions, orders and production call-offs. RFC/BAPI connectivity for legacy landscapes, OData services for S/4HANA. Our SAP expertise covers automotive-specific scenarios.
DATEV and Financial Accounting
Automatic document export in DATEV format: invoices, credit notes and payment receipts flow into your DATEV environment without manual posting. Chart of accounts SKR03 and SKR04 preconfigured.
Microsoft Dynamics 365
REST API-based integration with Dynamics 365 Business Central and Finance. Debtor master data, price lists and order confirmations synchronize automatically between shop and CRM. Dynamics integration in detail.
JTL and Inventory Systems
Seamless JTL connectivity for retailers and mechanical engineers running spare parts shops. Inventory management, order transfer and product maintenance from a single system, automatically mirrored to the shop.
EDI and Automotive Logistics
EDIFACT and VDA connections for tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers in the Braunschweig automotive cluster. Delivery schedules, ASN notifications and invoices flow automatically between shop backend and customer systems.
Marketplaces and Multi-Channel
Centralized management of online shop and marketplaces via your ERP. The marketplace integration ensures consistent stock and pricing data across all channels.
Typical Integration Projects in the Braunschweig Economic Region
Every integration project begins with an honest assessment: which systems are in use, how do data flows work today, and where do breaks occur? In the Braunschweig area, we encounter characteristic patterns that reflect the industrial character of the location and for which we bring proven approaches.
Replacing Manual CSV Processes
In many established mechanical engineering companies, orders are still transferred via CSV export or manual ERP entry. We replace this media break with a real-time interface that automatically synchronizes orders, customer data and invoices, creating the scalability that growing businesses need.
Real-Time Inventory Sync for Spare Parts
Braunschweig machine builders often run extensive spare parts shops with thousands of line items. When stock levels are updated only daily, overselling and delivery delays follow. We implement event-based inventory management: every warehouse movement in the ERP becomes visible in the shop within seconds.
B2B Customer Portal with ERP Conditions
Automotive suppliers and machine builders need portals where OEMs and dealers can see individual prices, framework contract volumes and order histories. All data comes directly from the ERP, without double maintenance or time delays.
EDI Connection to Customer Systems
Delivery schedules from automotive manufacturers or tier-1 suppliers flow automatically as orders into the ERP. Shipping notifications (ASN), delivery notes and invoices in EDIFACT or VDA format go back automatically. No manual data entry, no error sources.
Why On-Site Expertise Is Decisive in Braunschweig's Automotive Cluster
System integration in an industrial environment is not a remote service. Interface requirements do not emerge from specifications; they emerge on the shop floor, in warehouses and engineering offices. How is a drawing change notification mapped in the ERP? Why does the product master have three different units for the same component? How are serial numbers tracked across production, warehouse and shop dispatch? These questions can be resolved in an on-site workshop in a few hours. Via email correspondence, they cost weeks.
Our office is in Söhlde in the Hildesheim district, approximately 40 minutes by car from Braunschweig. For requirements workshops, system analyses and go-live support, we regularly visit clients in Braunschweig, Salzgitter, the Braunschweig-Süd motorway interchange area and the broader region. This proximity matters most during critical project phases: when an unexpected interface issue blocks production or dispatch after go-live, we can sit with your IT team in front of the system within 45 minutes.
Automotive Specialist Knowledge
Our Integration Approach: Middleware Architecture as a Stable Foundation
We build shop integrations on a middleware architecture that operates as an independent layer between shop and ERP. Instead of wiring the shop directly to the ERP, all data flows pass through a controlled intermediary that handles transformations, validations and error handling. This sounds like added overhead but actually reduces overall complexity substantially: when the ERP changes, for example during an S/4HANA upgrade or a migration to Microsoft Dynamics, only the middleware needs adjustment, not the entire shop stack.
In automotive environments where suppliers typically receive orders from multiple OEMs with different EDI standards, the middleware architecture pays off especially well. Each customer-specific standard is mapped in the middleware as its own transformation profile. The ERP sees only a single, uniform interface and does not need to handle the diversity of external formats. The API development is modular and version-stable, ensuring later adaptations do not trigger cascading effects.
One layer between shop and ERP — each OEM standard as its own profile
In automotive environments, a supplier often serves multiple OEMs with different EDI standards. Instead of hard-wiring every combination, the middleware maps each customer standard as its own transformation profile. The ERP sees only a single, uniform interface and does not have to handle the diversity of external formats. If a target system briefly goes down, a queue buffers the records and delivers them in correct order after recovery — no order is lost.
Technology Stack for Braunschweig Integration Requirements
REST and GraphQL APIs
Modern interface development for current ERP and shop systems. Versioned endpoints, OAuth2 authentication and OpenAPI documentation. Ideal for cloud ERP environments such as SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Online.
SOAP and Web Services
Connecting older ERP installations via SOAP web services and WSDL definitions. Many Braunschweig industrial companies run SAP Business One or SAP ECC in on-premise environments that provide exclusively SOAP interfaces.
EDI and File-Based Interfaces
EDIFACT, VDA 4913, ODETTE and CSV-based file exchange processes for automotive suppliers. Automated processing of delivery schedules, advance shipping notices and electronic invoices via SFTP, AS2 or web EDI.
On-site integration in the Braunschweig economic region
From our office in Söhlde, we reach the automotive and mechanical engineering cluster around Braunschweig in about 40 minutes — for system analysis, requirements workshops and on-site go-live support.
- Braunschweig
- Wolfsburg
- Salzgitter
- Göttingen
- Hildesheim
- Hanover
- Peine
- Gifhorn
Project Flow: From System Landscape Analysis to Live Operations
On-Site System Landscape Analysis in Braunschweig
We inventory your IT systems, document existing data flows and identify media breaks. In Braunschweig industrial companies, we explicitly include the interfaces to customer systems and EDI channels. Interviews with specialist departments in purchasing, sales, warehouse, production and accounting provide the process knowledge that no technical document can replace.
Integration Concept and Data Modeling
Based on the analysis, we develop an integration concept defining all relevant data flows, transformation rules, synchronization intervals and error handling strategies. You receive an understandable document, not just technical diagrams, which serves as the basis for internal approvals and coordination with your IT department.
Iterative Development with Sprint Reviews
Middleware development proceeds in two-week sprints. After each sprint, you test the new data flows against your ERP test system. This ensures the integration accurately reflects your actual Braunschweig business processes and not just a theoretical specification.
Go-Live Support and Ongoing Monitoring
On go-live day, we are on-site in Braunschweig. We monitor the first synchronization cycles, resolve startup issues and set up the long-term monitoring that watches interface health around the clock and alerts automatically when thresholds are exceeded.
Data Quality as a Critical Success Factor in Mechanical Engineering
Braunschweig machine builders and automotive suppliers maintain product masters of exceptional depth: technical attributes per DIN standards, drawing numbers, material specifications, customs tariff numbers and hazardous material classifications are standard. When this data is incomplete or inconsistent in the ERP, the shop integration fails not because of the technology but because of the data foundation. In established Braunschweig company structures that have existed for decades, product master data quality is regularly the decisive hurdle on the path to successful online sales.
That is why every integration project begins with a structured data quality analysis: how complete is the product master data? Are there duplicate customer numbers from different system generations? Do units of measure match between ERP, warehouse and shop? Are all tax-relevant fields correctly maintained, especially customs tariff numbers for exports? Based on this analysis, we create a clean-up plan and support your team through data migration. This step requires time but prevents downstream costs that would be many times larger.
- Completeness audit of product master data before project start
- Clean-up of duplicates and inconsistencies in the ERP
- Mapping of ERP data structures to shop requirements
- Customs tariff numbers and hazardous goods classifications for international shipping
- Technical attributes per DIN standards for mechanical engineering spare parts
- Quality assurance after each data migration with sample-based testing
For companies in the Braunschweig economic region, the combination of technical integration depth and regional on-site service means: you have a partner who understands both the standards of the automotive cluster and the IT specifics of your organization. Whether SAP connectivity, DATEV integration or connection to customer EDI systems: we accompany your project from the initial analysis through to long-term support after go-live.
System analysis for your Braunschweig integration project
We review your ERP landscape, EDI requirements and data flows — and give you a binding fixed price per connection before development starts.
Frequently Asked Questions from Braunschweig Companies
Further reading: EDI Integration describes EDIFACT coupling with industrial customers, Idempotency and Retry Strategies explains handling duplicate messages, and Observability for Interfaces shows how faults surface early.