The data interfaces between a new online shop and the existing systems are defined and implemented via the business processes.
Supplement
Most of the interfaces are to be reflected as Web services. Reasons for this are increased flexibility with the encapsulation of certain functionalities as services, as well as the fact that several small shops may end up accessing the same central services. The Web services are well-suited for smaller data quantities such as registration of a new customer. This data is transferred in real time. The export/import of larger data quantities (e.g. the article master) is performed in intervals with the help of CSV files. The Talend Studio Data Services Platform is the implementation tool. The operational Web services and other routines are available as Java bundles. Two shops are currently planned. These are implemented by third-party providers with Hybris or Shopware.
Subject description
The business processes for the online shop is only defined for the online shop with reference to the existing systems (e.g. CRM and materials management). These systems also manage data retention. The interfaces have the task of reconciling data in the online shop and keeping it consistent in the internal systems. In another step, interfaces to the external services (payment, logistics) must also be implemented.