Glossar

An integration interface is a standardized connection for the automatic exchange of data between different software or hardware systems. It enables seamless communication and collaboration between various applications within a digital system landscape.

Integration interfaces transfer information such as master data, measurement values, orders, or status messages between systems—for example, between DWS systems, warehouse management systems, ERP systems, or transportation management systems. Depending on the application, standardized protocols, APIs, or middleware solutions are used. A high-performance integration interface reduces manual data entry, improves data quality, and ensures end-to-end, automated business processes.

Practical example:

After a shipment is automatically measured, the integration interface transfers all measurement and identification data in real time to the warehouse management system and the ERP system.

See also: API, Data exchange, DWS, ERP system, Master data entry, Transport Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS)