Odoo Integration with Custom Application

When implementing an ERP system within an organization, there arises a necessity to establish communication between the ERP system and various other applications. These applications may include existing financial systems that clients prefer to retain or core business applications integral to their operations, especially in IT-enabled services like Cab Booking (Uber) or Online Food Ordering (e.g., Zomato, FoodPanda). Clients may also seek a custom mobile application tailored to their specific business needs, such as conducting field surveys, collecting warehouse data, or enabling nurses to input patient vitals bedside. Custom applications in the IT industry can range from simple landing pages to intricate quote estimation systems involving complex calculations.

The requirement often emerges to share data from the ERP with these custom applications, accomplished through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These APIs may already be provided by existing applications or custom-built by our team at XAMTA INFOTECH for seamless data sharing. Our experts specialize in developing Restful APIs and creating various webhooks based on the specific requirements and data-sharing needs.

Real-time data sharing and batch processing are two modes in which APIs can operate. Real-time data needs, such as acquiring leads from a website or updating a patient's health status in a doctor's app, are addressed using quick services with minimal response times. These APIs are designed to handle exceptions efficiently and are easily comprehensible for the development team on the receiving end. In batch processing, data is grouped into batches, and scheduled tasks run at predefined intervals, be it hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly. For instance, fetching data from attendance registers daily reduces server load during non-working hours.

Collaboration with the developers of core applications is essential when creating APIs for core applications. This ensures seamless data sharing and transaction completion in a single operation. Any exceptions arising during integration are managed to maintain data synchronization.

These integrations significantly contribute to elevated levels of automation, reducing the workload for end-users and minimizing the likelihood of errors associated with human intervention. An illustrative example involves copying patient details from ERP to core applications, a process prone to delays and errors. Integration using JSON-based APIs facilitated seamless data transfer, eliminating the possibility of human errors in the process.