Integrations

Seamlessly connect Flint with your existing technology stack for end-to-end automation.

Pre-built Integrations

ERP Systems

SAP

• SAP S/4HANA - Real-time document posting
• SAP Business One - SMB integration
• SAP Ariba - Procurement documents
• Configuration: OAuth 2.0 or service account

Oracle

• Oracle Cloud ERP - Financial documents
• NetSuite - Complete business suite
• JD Edwards - Enterprise automation

Microsoft

• Dynamics 365 - CRM and ERP integration
• Business Central - SMB solution
• Power Platform - Workflow automation

Transportation Management

TMS Platforms

• Cargowise - Global logistics platform
• Descartes - Supply chain solutions
• MercuryGate - Transportation management
• project44 - Visibility platform
• FourKites - Real-time tracking

Features

• Automatic shipment creation
• Document attachment
• Status updates
• Rate confirmation
• Track and trace

Communication Platforms

Email

• Office 365 - Full integration
• Google Workspace - Gmail and Drive
• SMTP - Any email server
• Auto-forwarding - Process attachments

Messaging

• Slack - Notifications and approvals
• Microsoft Teams - Collaboration
• WhatsApp Business - Customer updates

Cloud Storage

Supported Platforms

• Google Drive - Auto-sync folders
• Dropbox - Watch folders
• OneDrive - Microsoft integration
• Box - Enterprise storage
• SharePoint - Document libraries

Features

• Automatic document pickup
• Processed document storage
• Folder organization
• Version control

Accounting Software

Small Business

• QuickBooks - Online and Desktop
• Xero - Cloud accounting
• FreshBooks - Invoice automation
• Sage - Business management

Enterprise

• Coupa - Spend management
• Concur - Expense management
• Bill.com - AP/AR automation

Custom Integrations

RESTful API

Full-featured API for custom integrations:

// Example: Upload document
const response = await fetch('https://api.flint.systems/v1/documents', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
  },
  body: formData
});

Webhooks

Real-time event notifications:

// Example: Receive webhook
app.post('/webhook', (req, res) => {
  const event = req.body;

  if (event.type === 'document.completed') {
    // Process completed document
    updateSystem(event.data);
  }

  res.sendStatus(200);
});

EDI

Supported Standards

• EDIFACT - International standard
• ANSI X12 - North American standard
• Custom formats - Proprietary EDI

Document Types

• 850 - Purchase Order
• 810 - Invoice
• 856 - Advance Ship Notice
• 214 - Shipment Status
• 204 - Motor Carrier Load Tender

FTP/SFTP

Secure file transfer:

# Configuration example
Host: sftp.flint.systems
Port: 22
Username: your_username
Directory: /inbound  # For uploads
           /outbound # For processed files

Integration Patterns

Real-time Sync

Immediate data synchronization:

1. Document processed in Flint
2. Webhook triggered
3. Data pushed to target system
4. Confirmation received
5. Status updated

Batch Processing

Scheduled data transfers:

1. Documents accumulate
2. Batch job runs (hourly/daily)
3. Bulk transfer to system
4. Reconciliation report
5. Error handling

Hybrid Approach

Combine real-time and batch:

• Critical documents → Real-time
• Standard documents → Batch
• High volume → Batch
• Exceptions → Real-time alerts

Data Mapping

Field Mapping Interface

Visual mapping tool:

• Drag and drop field connections
• Data type conversion
• Default values
• Conditional logic

Transformation Rules

// Example: Transform data
{
  "source_field": "invoice_date",
  "target_field": "InvDate",
  "transform": "date_format('YYYY-MM-DD')",
  "required": true
}

Master Data Management

• Customer/vendor mapping
• Product/service codes
• Location codes
• Currency conversion
• Unit of measure

Security & Authentication

Authentication Methods

• API Keys - Simple authentication
• OAuth 2.0 - Secure delegation
• SAML - Enterprise SSO
• JWT - Token-based auth
• IP Whitelisting - Network security

Data Security

• Encryption in transit - TLS 1.3
• Encryption at rest - AES-256
• Field-level encryption - Sensitive data
• Data masking - PII protection
• Audit logging - Complete trail

Testing & Validation

Sandbox Environment

Safe testing space:

• Full functionality
• Test data provided
• No impact on production
• Reset capability

Integration Testing

Validate connections:

1. Connection test
2. Authentication verify
3. Data mapping check
4. Sample document test
5. Error scenario test

Monitoring Tools

• Connection status
• Data flow metrics
• Error tracking
• Performance monitoring
• Usage analytics

Common Integration Scenarios

Invoice to ERP

1. Receive invoice via email
2. Extract invoice data
3. Match with PO in ERP
4. Create invoice record
5. Route for approval
6. Post to accounting

Shipping Documents to TMS

1. Receive BOL and documents
2. Extract shipment details
3. Create shipment in TMS
4. Attach documents
5. Update tracking info
6. Send notifications

Customs to Broker System

1. Collect required documents
2. Validate completeness
3. Extract declaration data
4. Submit to customs system
5. Receive clearance
6. Update all systems

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Failures

• Check credentials
• Verify endpoint URLs
• Test network connectivity
• Review firewall rules

Data Mismatch

• Validate field mappings
• Check data formats
• Review transformation rules
• Test with sample data

Performance Issues

• Implement pagination
• Use batch processing
• Optimize API calls
• Cache frequently used data

Support Resources

• Integration guides
• API documentation
• Video tutorials
• Support tickets
• Community forum