Imprint Engine

Case Study

Imprint Engine Data Transfer Service

Overview

Imprint Engine required a seamless and automated way to transfer and sync data between its internal Product Information Management (PIM) system and Acumatica (ACU), the company's hosted ERP system. To meet this need, we developed the Data Transfer Service (DTS), a set of serverless functions hosted on Netlify, enabling reliable and efficient data synchronization.

Project Scope

DTS was built as a set of serverless functions with the following key components:

  • 1

    GraphQL/Hasura Integration – Accessing and updating PIM data through a GraphQL API layer powered by Hasura.

  • 2

    Acumatica REST API Integration – Communicating with the Acumatica ERP system via its REST API to push and pull synchronized data.

  • 3

    Netlify Serverless Functions – Hosting the DTS on Netlify for automatic scaling, reduced infrastructure maintenance, and improved reliability.

  • 4

    Automated Event-Driven Synchronization – Triggering data transfers between PIM and ACU automatically to ensure ongoing consistency.

Challenges

Prior to implementing DTS, data transfer between PIM and ACU was handled manually or through inefficient scripts, leading to issues such as:

  • Data inconsistencies between platforms
  • High manual intervention for updates and synchronization
  • Increased operational overhead
  • Lack of real-time updates between systems

Solution

To address these challenges, we built DTS with the following key components:

  • GraphQL/Hasura Integration: PIM is accessed using GraphQL to enable efficient data retrieval and updates.
  • Acumatica Integration: DTS communicates with ACU through the Acumatica REST API.
  • Netlify Serverless Functions: Hosting the DTS on Netlify provided benefits such as automatic scaling, reduced infrastructure maintenance, and improved reliability.
  • Automated Synchronization: DTS enables event-driven synchronization between PIM and ACU, ensuring data consistency.

Results

With the deployment of DTS, we observed significant improvements, including:

  • Enhanced Data Integrity: The automated data sync eliminated inconsistencies and improved the accuracy of information in both PIM and ACU.
  • Reduced Manual Effort: Automated transfers drastically reduced the need for manual updates, freeing up valuable team resources.
  • Improved Efficiency: DTS streamlined business processes by enabling real-time data availability, leading to faster decision-making.
  • Scalability & Reliability: The serverless architecture allowed DTS to handle increased data volumes efficiently while minimizing maintenance overhead.

Conclusion

By implementing the Data Transfer Service, Imprint Engine successfully bridged the gap between PIM and Acumatica, resulting in a more reliable and automated data synchronization process. This solution not only improved operational efficiency but also provided a scalable foundation for future integrations and business growth.