Integrating CatalogDeck with Your E-commerce Stack

A PIM system is only as valuable as how well it integrates with your existing tools. CatalogDeck is designed as a custom application that seamlessly connects with your e-commerce platform, ERP, and other critical systems. Here's a technical guide to making it work perfectly for your business.

Integration Philosophy

CatalogDeck isn't a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution. It's a custom application built to fit your specific needs and integrate with your existing infrastructure. This means:

• No forcing your processes to fit our system
• Native integrations with the platforms you already use
• Real-time data synchronization where it matters
• Batch processing for operations that don't require immediate updates
• Flexible APIs for custom connections

Common Integration Patterns

E-commerce Platforms

CatalogDeck integrates with major e-commerce platforms including Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, and custom solutions. The typical flow:

• Product data is mastered in CatalogDeck
• Approved products sync to your e-commerce platform
• Inventory levels update in real-time from your ERP
• Pricing can sync on a schedule or in real-time based on your needs
• Images and assets flow automatically from the DAM

ERP Systems

Your ERP is the source of truth for pricing, inventory, and order data. CatalogDeck integrates seamlessly:

• Pull product master data from ERP to CatalogDeck
• Enrich with marketing content, specifications, and assets
• Push enhanced data to sales channels
• Keep inventory and pricing in sync

Dealer Portals

For OPE brands with dealer networks, CatalogDeck can power custom dealer portals:

• Dealers see only products they're authorized to sell
• Custom pricing based on dealer tier or agreements
• Marketing materials and assets ready to download
• Order management integrated with your fulfillment system

API Architecture

Because CatalogDeck is a custom application, the API is designed specifically for your needs. However, the general architecture follows these principles:

RESTful Endpoints (Coming soon)

Standard REST APIs for CRUD operations on products, assets, and other entities.

GraphQL Support (Coming soon)

For applications that need to query complex product relationships, GraphQL provides efficient data fetching.

Webhooks

Get notified in real-time when products are updated, assets are approved, or workflows complete.

Batch Operations

For large-scale data operations, batch endpoints handle thousands of records efficiently.

Authentication and Security

Integration security is paramount:

• OAuth 2.0 for user-based authentication
• API keys for service-to-service integration
• IP whitelisting for additional security
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Audit logs of all API access

Data Mapping and Transformation

Every business has unique data structures. CatalogDeck's custom approach means we can handle your specific mapping requirements:

• Map your existing attribute names to standard schemas
• Transform data formats (units, currencies, etc.)
• Apply business rules during synchronization
• Handle product hierarchies and relationships

Implementation Process

Integrating CatalogDeck with your stack follows a structured process:

1. Discovery: We document your current systems and integration requirements
2. Design: We architect the integration points and data flows
3. Development: Our team builds the custom integrations
4. Testing: Thorough testing in a staging environment
5. Training: Your team learns how to monitor and manage integrations
6. Go Live: Phased rollout to production
7. Support: Ongoing monitoring and optimization

Monitoring and Maintenance

Once integrations are live, CatalogDeck provides tools to monitor health and performance:

• Real-time integration status dashboard
• Alerts for failed synchronizations
• Detailed logs for troubleshooting
• Performance metrics and optimization recommendations