Partner Newsletter | September 2024

Welcome to the September 2024 Partner Newsletter!

Our partner ecosystem continues to grow, with new integrations in shipping with Huxloe Group, as well as launching a new page solely dedicated to EDI integrations. We've also enhanced our APIs and webhooks, improving capabilities for order management, shipment tracking, and pallet handling. In a recent success story, ITG Fulfillment highlighted how Ongoing WMS has been key to scaling their operations and integrating advanced automation systems.

?? Here is also a postcard from our team! We recently returned from an inspiring and rejuvenating conference in Fiskeb?ckskil, Sweden. There, we had a couple of days to enjoy tasty food, a relaxing spa, and a scenic kayak tour. We also connected with colleagues through engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and a collaborative group case workshop. Looking forward to applying these shared experiences in our continued work together!

Thanks to our partners, our ecosystem of integrations continues to evolve. Below, we list the latest updates within our partner network .

New integration: Huxloe

Huxloe Group / Huxloe specializes in carrier management, e-commerce parcel management, intelligent routing technology and delivery services and operates in regions including the UK, EU, USA, and Asia. They offer their services from SME to corporates to major marketplaces.? Find more information about the integration in our Documentation Center .

EDI Partners: Supermind, Digrad and Dialect

SUPERMIND is a Finnish software company specializing in providing supply chain management software solutions. Acting as a direct EDI integrator, Supermind eliminates the need for goods owners to have a separate EDI operator. In addition to these services, Supermind also develops custom integrations between any system (ERP, PIM, or webstore) that lacks built-in integration with Ongoing.

evolvit Solutions has experience with developing several integrations between Ongoing WMS and systems which use EDIFACT files. They offer solutions within IT, telephony and vehicle solutions and ensure that everything works together.?

Digrad develops the ERP-system DigRAD Business aimed at small to medium-sized companies, mainly active in the food industry. Based on their expertise in both format and business processes, they have developed a stand-alone system that serves as the backend and handles all necessary communication within an EDI/ESAP20 business-flow including connecting customers and suppliers with warehouses and financial systems.

Utilizing these EDI integrations, you can inform the major retail chains about the deliveries (DESADV) from Ongoing WMS. Notable examples are ICA, Axfood, Coop, Martin & Servera, Kesko and Tokmanni.

Read more about the EDI integrations in our?Documentation Center .

We continuously improve our APIs and webhooks to stay up-to-the-minute. Below, we have listed some of our latest updates. More information about our APIs and webhooks can be found in our Developer Pages .

Goods Owner SOAP API

• Purchase Order/Shipment: The goods owner address will be returned when fetching a purchase order or shipment, providing more complete information for logistics and shipment tracking.
• Order Items: Each article item now includes details about the pallet item it was picked from, along with the pallet item’s tare weight, status, and the purchase order number for each item. This improves traceability and allows better inventory and pallet management.
• Manufacturer’s Identification Code: The article’s suppliers can now specify a “manufacturer’s identification code,” which is often required for shipments to the US, ensuring compliance with shipping regulations and streamlining international deliveries.
• Return Orders: A comment can now be added to each return order line, allowing for better communication and tracking of specific details related to returns.

Goods Owner REST API

• Tare Weight: The pallet item’s tare weight will be returned when fetching an order, providing accurate weight information to assist with shipment planning and regulatory compliance.
• Order Line Weight: When creating order lines, users can now specify the line weight, maximum weight, and minimum weight, giving them more control over weight limits and ensuring that orders meet shipment requirements.
• Order Text: A new PATCH method allows text lines to be added to orders after they are created, increasing flexibility and enabling users to provide additional details or updates when necessary.
• Customer in Purchase Order: When creating a purchase order, it is now possible to specify a customer, making it easier to manage returns from customers and enhancing order tracking.
• Manufacturer’s Identification Code: The article’s suppliers can now specify a “manufacturer’s identification code,” which is essential for shipments to the US, helping to meet compliance requirements and streamline international shipping.
• Return Order Comment: A comment can now be added to each return order line, improving the ability to track and manage returns by allowing specific notes to be included.

Automation SOAP API

• Pallet Item Update: The fields “Is TA pallet item” and “Is return TA pallet item” can now be updated, offering enhanced control over pallet status and improving inventory and return processing.
• Create Pallet Item: A new API call allows the creation of pallet items within shipments, increasing flexibility and efficiency in handling shipments by allowing users to add pallet items as needed.

We are truly honored by the stories our customers share, highlighting our role in their operational success. Below is an extract from a recent story told by our customers who have generously shared their experiences with our services.

Find more customer references on our website.

ITG: A Scaling 3PL Leader Utilizing Advanced Automation

"Since initial implementation, we have continued to implement customers in Ongoing, and it is our go-to system when we need to set up a new customer quickly."

– Elmedin Iskric , IT & Process Manager at ITG Fulfillment GmbH / ITG GmbH Internationale Spedition + Logistik

ITG Fulfillment GmbH, a leading German 3PL provider specializing in fashion and beauty logistics, has leveraged Ongoing WMS since 2019 to enhance its warehouse management and order fulfillment processes. Initially adopted for a major client, ITG found the system user-friendly, quick to implement, and essential for scaling their operations internationally, including in the UK, US, and Austria. Ongoing's adaptability has allowed ITG to integrate advanced automation systems and various shipping platforms, improving efficiency for both B2C and B2B clients. The strong partnership between ITG and Ongoing, marked by responsive support and collaboration, has been key to ITG’s successful digitalization and customer onboarding, driving growth and operational excellence.

Read a full article about the collaboration on LinkedIn.

You often don’t have to contact our support for assistance. Our Developer pages contain valuable information regarding our APIs, webhooks, and more. Have a look!

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