Why ERP integration matters
Without an integration, your team manually re-enters data between systems: purchase orders keyed into Bold after they are created in the ERP, stock movements transcribed back to the ERP at the end of each day, production completion figures reconciled in spreadsheets. Every manual step introduces lag and error. With a live Bold–ERP integration you get:- One source of truth for inventory. Stock movements recorded in Bold (goods receipts, issues to production, adjustments) update your ERP in real time or on a scheduled sync.
- Automatic order flow. Sales orders in your ERP become production orders in Bold without anyone touching a keyboard twice.
- Accurate costing. Actual labor hours and material consumption logged in Bold flow back to the ERP for job costing and variance analysis.
- Faster period-end close. Finance no longer has to chase the shop floor for figures at month end.
Supported ERP platforms
Bold Factory has proven connectivity with the ERP platforms most commonly used by manufacturing SMEs.| ERP | Notes |
|---|---|
| SAP | S/4HANA and SAP Business One. REST and RFC/BAPI connectivity. |
| Sage | Sage 50, 100, 200, and X3. |
| Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central | Also known as Navision. Supported via the Business Central API and OData services. |
| A3 | A3 ERP and A3 Gestión. |
| Other platforms | Any ERP with a REST, SOAP, or OData interface can be connected via the Bold public API. |
If your ERP is not listed, contact the Bold team. Bold’s API is platform-agnostic, and the team has experience connecting to a wide range of systems used in European manufacturing.
What data flows between Bold and your ERP
Integration is bidirectional. Data flows in both directions depending on where it originates.From your ERP to Bold
| Data | Description |
|---|---|
| Sales orders | Customer sales orders created in the ERP trigger production orders in Bold. |
| Purchase orders | Supplier purchase orders created in the ERP appear in Bold for goods receipt. |
| Product catalog | Product references, bills of materials, and routing data are mastered in the ERP and synced to Bold. |
| Supplier data | Supplier records and pricing kept in the ERP are available in Bold’s purchasing module. |
From Bold to your ERP
| Data | Description |
|---|---|
| Stock movements | Every goods receipt, production issue, and inventory adjustment updates ERP stock in real time. |
| Goods receipts | Confirmed supplier deliveries update the ERP’s purchase order and accounts payable. |
| Production completions | Finished-goods quantities, actual labor hours, and scrap are posted back to the ERP job. |
| Maintenance consumption | Labor time and spare parts consumed on maintenance work orders update ERP cost centers. |
Real-time API vs. scheduled sync
You can choose how frequently data is exchanged depending on your operational requirements and your ERP’s capabilities.Real-time (event-driven)
Use Bold webhooks to trigger an immediate write to your ERP the moment an event occurs in Bold. Ideal for stock movements and production completions where finance or procurement needs up-to-the-minute data.
Scheduled sync
Run a batch sync job (every 15 minutes, hourly, or daily) using the Bold REST API. Simpler to implement and sufficient for data that does not need to be instant — product catalog updates, for example.
Implementation paths
You have two options to go live. Both result in the same end state — choose based on your team’s capacity.Self-service with free Bold support
If your IT team is comfortable with REST APIs, they can build the integration using Bold’s public API and webhooks. Bold’s technical team will answer questions and review your implementation — at no cost.
Bold-managed integration
Bold handles design, development, testing, and deployment for you. This is a paid service. Request a no-obligation quote and the Bold team will scope the work, define the data mapping, and give you a fixed price.
Implementation timeline
The time to go live depends on the complexity of the data flows, the ERP platform, and whether you build the integration yourself or engage Bold to manage it. Bold’s API is well-documented and the Bold team has experience delivering ERP integrations across a wide range of manufacturing setups. For managed integrations, Bold will assess your requirements and give you a realistic timeline as part of the scoping process. Get in touch to start that conversation.Get started
Identify your data flows
List which data needs to move between Bold and your ERP, in which direction, and how frequently.
Choose your implementation path
Decide whether your team will build the integration or whether you want Bold to manage it.
Get your API credentials
Generate an API key in Bold Settings → API Keys (for self-service) or ask your Account Manager to provision credentials for a managed project.
Build or request
Follow the Public API and Webhooks docs to build yourself, or contact Bold to kick off a managed integration project.