Move information between systems without repeating the same work.
Connect orders, transport data and receiving information through common references. Build useful exchanges with your ERP, WMS and partners around your operations.
A shipment often starts in another system
An order already exists in the ERP. Preparation information comes from the warehouse. The forwarder sends a booking, document or revised date. If every exchange requires references to be copied again, the transport file falls behind the actual operation.
OneChain organizes exchanges between systems and partners around common references. Interfaces are defined by the work to accomplish: which orders to bring in, which data to update and which information to send to the relevant teams.
One reference follows the journey
An order prepares a shipment, then receipt and a review of costs.
- ERP → transport
- Order and references
- Partner → file
- Booking, dates and documents
- File → warehouse
- References and receiving information
Identify the expected data, its source and recipient before choosing the exchange channel.
Follow an information flow from end to end
An order feeds shipment preparation. The file then receives information from the forwarder: references, documents or a revised date. The warehouse needs to identify the goods and instructions useful for preparing receipt.
After the operation, some data needs to reach reporting or the financial system. At each stage, the team specifies the information’s source and destination and the decision it supports. This gives the interface project a practical framework.
How it works at a glance
Follow information between systems and teams
The diagrams present data exchanges, partner roles and access. Explore these three dimensions to prepare the scope of your interfaces.
Your systems
ERP
Orders and references
WMS
Sites and receipts
Business files
Structured imports
One shared reference
Order · Shipment · Delivery
Data flows back to
ERP
Shipment statuses and costs
WMS
Appointments and deliveries
BI
Costs, lead times and performance
How it works at a glance
Bring provider information together.
Documents, statuses and partner information feed the same shipment files.
Your transport ecosystem
Forwarders
Bookings and documents
Carriers
Pickups and deliveries
Data partners
Positions and ETAs
One shared shipment file
Milestones · Dates · Documents
Useful information for every team
Transport team
Follow milestones and exceptions
Warehouse
Prepare the receipt
Authorized partners
Access shipment documents
How it works at a glance
The right information for each role.
Teams and partners contribute according to their role and scope.
Who connects
Application
Application identity
User
Role within your team
Partner
Authorized scope
Controlled access
Identity · Role · Scope
What you control
Data
Access within the client scope
Actions
Permissions enforced
Traceability
Tracked exchanges and decisions
Choose the right channel for each exchange
An API is not the only way to begin. Structured files and document processing can meet some needs; other exchanges require a closer interface with the source system. The choice depends on format, update frequency and the expected action.
The project also defines data responsibility: which reference is authoritative, who completes missing information and how to handle a failed transmission. Covered channels are scoped by flow and partner.
Extend exchanges as the process becomes established
A first stage can target one flow, then add data or another interface. The discussion starts with the operational result and information-system constraints. Access follows the roles of teams and partners.
Testing a complete journey allows the people involved to review references, updates and exception handling together. That shared process provides a basis for extending exchanges to other flows.
Prepare your implementation
Details to work through using your flows and organization.
Does the project have to start with an API?
The channel depends on the need and source-system capabilities. A structured file may suit a first stage; an API may support more frequent or closely integrated exchanges.
How should ERP return data be defined?
Choose information useful to the teams working in the ERP: references, dates or tracking data according to your process. Then specify fields, frequency and responsibilities.
What should happen when data is missing or an exchange fails?
The project identifies the matching reference, checks and person responsible for handling the exception. This is part of the flow, alongside the normal exchange.
Map your transport data exchanges
Bring a simple systems diagram and a sample file. Start with the information your teams copy or search for today.