Do I Need to Integrate My ERP with My MarketPush Seller Store?

As a seller on one of our clients' e-commerce marketplaces, you may be wondering if integrating your ERP with your MarketPush seller store is necessary to manage your orders effectively. Here's what you need to know to make the right decision for your business.

ERP Integration: Optional, Not Required

MarketPush is designed to give sellers flexibility in how they manage orders. While ERP integration is an option for automating order management and fulfillment processes, it is not a requirement to sell successfully on the marketplace.

How an ERP Integration Can Help

If you choose to integrate your ERP with your MarketPush seller store, the integration will automate the flow of information, making order processing more efficient. Here’s what ERP integration can do for you:

Automated Information Transfer:

• Order Information: Customer details, ship-to address, order total, and items automatically sync to your ERP.
• Inventory Updates: Real-time updates to your product availability based on sales.
• Order Fulfillment: Status changes (e.g., "Shipped") and tracking information are synced back to the marketplace.

An ERP integration eliminates the need for manual data entry, reduces errors, and ensures a faster, smoother fulfillment process.

Why Most Sellers Choose Not to Integrate Their ERP

Although ERP integration is beneficial for automation, most sellers across industries opt not to integrate their ERP when they start selling on MarketPush-powered marketplaces. Here’s why:

1. Ease of Use:
   MarketPush provides a user-friendly interface where sellers can view, accept, and manage orders directly. Everything from tracking inventory to updating order statuses can be handled inside the platform, with no ERP integration needed.

2. Manual Workflow Works Well:
   Many sellers manage orders manually by:

   • Accepting orders within the MarketPush seller store.
   • Manually entering order details into their ERP or internal systems.
   • Updating the order status and tracking information on the platform once the order is shipped.

This process is simple and effective for sellers with manageable order volumes or those without the resources for ERP integration.

1. Flexibility for Lean Teams:
   Sellers with lean teams or those just starting on the marketplace find it easier to focus on their core operations without the added complexity of integration projects.

2. Time to Learn:
   By starting without integration, sellers can better understand the marketplace’s operations and how they align with their ERP needs before committing to integration changes.

Is ERP Integration Right for You?

ERP integration might be the right choice if:

• You handle a high order volume that makes manual processing inefficient.
• You want to automate workflows to save time and reduce manual errors.
• Your team has the resources and expertise to manage an integration project.

However, if you’re new to the marketplace or operate a lean team, starting without ERP integration allows you to adapt and scale at your own pace.

Final Thoughts

Integrating your ERP with your MarketPush seller store is a useful option for streamlining operations, but it’s not required to be successful on the marketplace. MarketPush’s platform empowers you to manage orders manually with ease, giving you the flexibility to decide when, or if, ERP integration is necessary for your business.

If you’re unsure, start with the basics. MarketPush’s tools provide everything you need to succeed, whether you’re managing orders directly in the platform or automating through your ERP down the road.