Implementation of automatic transfer of orders (using the example of supplier: Activeshop)

With the growing need for automation, customers in the e-commerce and dropshipping industry are increasingly asking for the ability to automatic transfer of orders to suppliers. Manual order processing is becoming insufficient, especially with a large number of transactions, so our goal was to create a solution that would enable smooth and error-free transfer of orders directly to suppliers. The first step in accomplishing this task was to integrate with the supplier Activeshop ^[1].

Our solution was based on using the Activeshop API to automatic transfer of orders. Wholesale supplier Activeshop offers a powerful API that allows for dynamic completion of necessary fields and direct integration of systems. Working with the customer and the supplier, we planned a process that would ensure both proper data transfer and flexibility to handle orders with different requirements.

1. Preparing the test environment

– The client provided a test environment for the store and access to the Activeshop API, allowing connection and configuration of the integration.
– We made sure that the two systems had the proper permissions to communicate with each other and that all key data was mapped correctly.

2. Setting up a connection to the Activeshop API

– We have initiated a connection to the Activeshop API.
– We have developed API query patterns that automate the import of orders by completing the required fields (such as product details, quantities and delivery addresses).

3. API query testing and data verification

– We conducted tests of sending sample orders to Activeshop, checking the correctness of the data and the completeness of the responses returned by the API.
– The supplier participated in the testing process, monitoring the transmitted data and pointing out any needed corrections, which were immediately implemented.

4. Creating the user interface

– We have implemented a graphical interface that allows the customer to view orders ^[2], edit selected fields and make corrections, if necessary ^[3] before they are sent to the wholesaler.
– We have introduced a feature separation of orders, enabling separation of products handled by the wholesaler from those handled privately by the customer.

5. Final testing and production implementation

– After a series of sample order tests by the customer and successful data verification by the wholesaler, the solution was deployed into the production environment.
– The customer tested the final version of the process, which confirmed full compliance with the requirements and the correctness of the automatic transfer of orders.

After the implementation and testing process, the client conducted a series of trial orders, which were successfully processed by the Activeshop system. The tests were a complete success – the order data was transferred automatically and without error, which allowed the final implementation of the solution for production use.