This is a guest post by Cloudscouts.
Learn how to replicate data from Cin7 Core Inventory (formerly DEAR Inventory) to SQL Server using the cloud-based data integration platform – Skyvia. Discover the step-by-step process and the benefits of data integration.
Table of Contents
- Importance of Data Integration in Business
- Benefits of Integrating DEAR Inventory with SQL Server
- Replication of DEAR Inventory to SQL Server
- Summary
Importance of Data Integration in Business
Data integration is crucial for today’s rapidly evolving and dynamic business environment. When the data gets integrated, it streamlines processes and reduces manual data entry and reconciliation efforts. This results in improved operational efficiency, as employees can spend more time analyzing insights and less time managing distinct data sources.
Integrated data ensures consistency and accuracy in reporting and analytics. It’s essential for generating reliable insights, tracking key performance indicators, and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
Integrated data serves as the foundation for effective business planning and predictive analytics. Businesses can uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights contributing to future planning.
In conclusion, data integration is pivotal in ensuring that businesses operate with a cohesive and well-informed approach. It supports various business functions ranging from day-to-day operations to strategic decision-making, ultimately contributing to increased competitiveness and long-term success.
Benefits of Integrating DEAR Inventory with SQL Server
Cin7 Core Inventory (formerly DEAR Inventory) is a cloud-based inventory and order management platform, and integrating it with SQL Server, a robust relational database management system, can enhance data management, reporting, and overall operational efficiency.
Integration allows for a seamless data flow between DEAR Inventory and SQL Server. It ensures that all relevant information, including inventory levels, order details, and customer data, is consolidated into a unified and structured database. It ensures that data between DEAR Inventory and SQL Server is synchronized in real-time. This timeliness provides accurate and up-to-date information, which is crucial for decision-making, especially in dynamic business environments.
SQL Server has powerful querying and reporting capabilities that can be leveraged to generate custom reports and analytics based on DEAR Inventory data. It gives businesses deeper insights into sales trends, inventory turnover, and other key performance indicators. SQL Server’s scalability features allow the integrated system to grow with the business. As data volumes increase, the platform can be scaled to accommodate larger datasets and a growing number of transactions.
It also provides robust security features, including encryption and access controls. By integrating with SQL Server, DEAR Inventory data can benefit from these security measures, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive inventory information.
Integrating DEAR Inventory with SQL Server minimizes manual data entry, reducing the risk of errors associated with manual processes. Automation of data transfer between systems enhances accuracy and operational efficiency.
In summary, integrating DEAR Inventory with SQL Server provides a powerful solution for organizations looking to optimize their inventory management processes. The benefits include improved data accuracy, enhanced reporting capabilities, real-time synchronization, and the ability to create efficient and customized workflows to meet the unique needs of the business.
In this blog post, we show how to replicate data from Cin7 Core Inventory (formerly DEAR Inventory) to SQL SERVER without the need for complex coding or manual data entry with the help of Skyvia.
Replication of DEAR Inventory to SQL Server
For a large FMCG customer based out of Canada, Cloudscouts implemented sales and operational planning and used Skyvia as part of data integration. Skyvia was chosen among other variants as it meets the business requirements (especially the possibility for people with limited technical knowledge to easily work on it). The other benefits include:
- User-friendly interface. Skyvia offers a web-based interface, making it accessible to users with varying levels of technical expertise. This ease of use can expedite the implementation of data integration processes.
Note: Based on usability ratings, Skyvia has been ranked first in G2’s List of Top 20 Easiest to Use ETL Tools.
- Cloud-based platform. Skyvia operates as a cloud-based platform, eliminating the need for users to manage on-premises hardware and infrastructure.
- Scheduling capability. The service enables users to create automated workflows that schedule data integration tasks at specified intervals. Automation can improve efficiency and reduce the need for manual intervention.
- Safety and security. The platform implements security measures to protect data during integration, including data encryption in transit and storage, access controls, and compliance with data protection standards.
- Data backup. Skyvia includes backup and restore functionalities, allowing users to safeguard and recover their data in case of accidental deletions or system failures.
- Cost-effective. The platform operates on a subscription-based model, allowing businesses to pay only for the features and resources they need.
- Multiple connectors. Skyvia provides over 170 connectors for popular cloud applications and databases, including Salesforce, Dynamics CRM, MySQL, SQL Server, and more.
Prerequisites to setup DEAR connection
- Account ID and API Key of Dear system. Open https://inventory.dearsystems.com/ExternalAPI and navigate to Integration.
- Click on API.
- Click on the plus button.
- Specify the integration name (for example, Dear Integration) and click Create.
- Make a note of the Account ID and API Application Key.
- Log in to Skyvia. Enter the Account ID and API Key in the DEAR connection.
Prerequisites to setup SQL Server connection
- User with access to the database.
- The IP address of the SQL server.
- Enter the Server, User/Password, and database name details in the SQL Server connection.
Establish connection
- Navigate to Replication in the top menu, choose the Dear connection under Source and SQL server connection under Target.
- Select the respective object (for example, Finished goods) and save.
- This will replicate all the data fields from the Finished goods table of the Dear system to SQL Server by creating a new table (for the first time) in the SQL server database.
- Users will have the option to choose only specific fields from the Dear tables as well. Edit the Object and select the required fields to replicate.
- Click on Schedule.
- The following screen appears. By entering all the required parameters and saving them, you activate the schedule immediately or delay an operation later. To make the schedule inactive without deleting it, click Disabled.
- Click on the Monitor tab. The user can check the results of the last five automation executions and the status of the current automation execution here.
- Click on the Log tab. This screen displays the details of all the failed and succeeded jobs.
Summary
Though integration between SQL Server and Cin7 Core Inventory (formerly DEAR Inventory) can be challenging, thanks to Skyvia, Cloudscouts clients could effortlessly connect these two crucial systems, unlocking a world of possibilities for their business.
With Skyvia, you don’t need to be a tech guru to achieve this level of integration, and it was a game-changer for Cloudscout’s clients. By applying Skyvia for data integration, users received:
- seamless data synchronization,
- improved data accuracy,
- reduced manual work,
- enhanced decision-making capabilities.
About Cloudscouts
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