Stoneline ERP is popular among manufacturers and distributors. Integrating it with WordPress and WooCommerce opens new sales channels while keeping your ERP as the source of truth. This guide covers the architecture and best practices.

Understanding Stoneline Data Structure

Stoneline organizes data differently than WooCommerce. Before integration, map these key entities: items (products), customers, sales orders, inventory locations, and pricing structures.

Integration Architecture

API-Based Integration

Stoneline provides REST APIs for most operations. Build middleware that translates between Stoneline and WooCommerce data formats. This approach gives flexibility and real-time capabilities.

File-Based Integration

For simpler needs, export data from Stoneline as CSV or XML files, then import into WooCommerce on schedule. Less real-time but simpler to implement and debug.

Key Data Flows

Products: Stoneline → WooCommerce

Sync product information including SKU, description, pricing, and images. Handle Stoneline’s unit of measure conversions if selling in different quantities online.

Inventory: Stoneline → WooCommerce

Keep stock levels accurate. For manufacturing, consider showing both available stock and expected availability based on production schedules.

Orders: WooCommerce → Stoneline

When orders come in, create corresponding sales orders in Stoneline. Map customer information, line items, shipping details, and payment status.

Customers: Bidirectional

New customers from WooCommerce need accounts in Stoneline. Existing Stoneline customers need their WooCommerce accounts linked for pricing and history.

Best Practices

• Use Stoneline as master for product and inventory data
• Implement error handling and retry logic
• Log all sync activities for troubleshooting
• Test with production-like data volumes
• Plan for Stoneline downtime (queue orders)

Conclusion

Stoneline-WordPress integration enables B2B e-commerce while leveraging your existing ERP investment. Contact us to discuss your integration project.