Custom Adaption TMS integration
Appfront builds custom integrations between the Adaption Logistics Cloud Suite and your existing business systems. Shipments, transport orders, stock information and tracking data flow automatically to and from your ERP, webshop or customer portal, so your logistics operation runs on up-to-date, consistent data without manual re-keying.
What is an Adaption integration?
Adaption is a Dutch SaaS provider offering the Adaption Logistics Cloud Suite: an integrated platform with modules for warehouse management (WMS), transport management (TMS) and freight forwarding (FMS). It is used by hauliers, 3PL providers, warehouse operators and fulfilment organisations that want to steer their logistics processes from one central system.
An Adaption integration connects that logistics platform with the rest of your software landscape. Think of an ERP package that automatically passes on transport orders, a webshop from which orders are turned into shipments straight away, or a customer portal that shows real-time tracking data. Data flows back and forth automatically, without staff having to key in information by hand.
Appfront develops these integrations to measure via the Adaption API. We agree the scope, direction of synchronisation and error handling around your specific logistics processes, so the integration not only works technically but also fits how your operation actually runs in practice.
Real-time synchronisation
Shipment statuses, stock updates and transport orders are passed between Adaption and your other systems either immediately or at an agreed interval. No overnight exports, just data that keeps pace with your operation.
Transport workflows automated
From order intake to delivery confirmation, the entire chain is handled automatically. Orders become shipments, shipments become routes, and status updates flow back to your back office and customers.
Via REST API
Implementation via the Adaption API with structured endpoints, clear error handling and extensive logging. A reliable integration built on widely used web standards.
Our development process for Adaption integrations
Logistics integrations touch the heart of your operation: if an integration falters, shipments stop. That is why we work to a methodology that removes risks early and delivers, step by step, a stable, well-monitored integration your team can understand for themselves.
We map out which data flows matter: which entities (shipments, orders, stock, routes) need to move in which direction, and which business rules apply.
Based on the analysis, we design the integration architecture: API endpoints, authentication, synchronisation frequency, fallback mechanisms and a monitoring strategy.
Iterative implementation with automated tests, structured logging and interim demos. You see working builds before the integration goes live.
Controlled go-live with data validation, monitoring and a safety net for edge cases. This is followed by ongoing management, proactive alerting and room for extensions.
What an Adaption integration delivers in concrete terms
Every integration is developed specifically for your logistics processes. Below are the features we most often build for organisations that want to connect Adaption with the rest of their software landscape.
Order processing and planning
Incoming orders from your webshop, ERP or customer portal are automatically created as transport orders or warehouse tasks in Adaption. Planning, allocation to routes and status updates flow back to the source system without manual intervention.
Route optimisation and tracking
Tracking data and route information from Adaption are forwarded in real time to your customer portal or back office. Your customers see where their shipment is, and your planners see which routes are on schedule and where adjustments are needed.
Warehouse management integration
The WMS module of Adaption is connected to your stock system or ERP. Incoming goods flows, storage locations, pick lists and outgoing shipments are synchronised automatically, so the warehouse and administration are always in step.
ERP and accounting synchronisation
Transport invoices, freight costs and revenue data from Adaption flow automatically into your accounting system or ERP package, such as Exact, SAP, AFAS or Microsoft Dynamics. Financial processing for logistics operations runs smoothly, without duplicate data entry.
Customer portal integration
Your customers get real-time visibility into their shipments, stock levels and documentation through their own portal, powered by Adaption data. No need to call or email to find out where a delivery is.
Reporting and analytics
Operational data from Adaption is combined with financial and commercial data in custom dashboards. Delivery times, fill rates, transport costs per customer and seasonal patterns become visible in tools such as Power BI, Looker Studio or Tableau.
Who do we build Adaption integrations for?
The Adaption Logistics Cloud Suite is used by a wide range of logistics organisations. Depending on your type of business, an integration can look quite different. Here are four patterns we come across regularly.
Transport companies
Hauliers using Adaption TMS for route planning and shipment management connect the platform to their ERP for automated invoicing and to carrier systems for status updates. The integration removes duplicate data entry and gives planners a complete overview of all active routes. Read more about Appfront's transport solutions.
3PL providers
Third-party logistics companies serve multiple clients from the same Adaption platform. A custom integration lets each client submit their own orders, see their own tracking data and receive their own reports, while the 3PL provider manages everything centrally in Adaption.
Warehouse operators
Warehouse operators using Adaption WMS for stock management and order picking connect the system to their clients' webshops and ERP packages. Incoming goods are registered automatically, pick lists are generated and shipping confirmations flow back to the client.
E-commerce fulfilment
Fulfilment partners processing webshop orders through Adaption connect the platform to their clients' shops. Orders flow in, are picked and packed in the warehouse, and the shipping confirmation with track and trace is sent back automatically to the webshop and the end customer.
Technology we use
We build Adaption integrations with modern, well-maintained stacks. The precise choice depends on your existing infrastructure and preferences, so that your own team or a future supplier can manage and further develop the integration.
Why Appfront for your Adaption integration?
Appfront has extensive experience building API integrations for logistics and operational systems. We don't start by writing code, but by understanding how your logistics processes work in practice. An integration must not only be technically sound, but also fit the way your planners, warehouse staff and customers work every day.
With every integration, we deliver clear documentation so your own team can understand and manage the integration. No black box, just transparent code with clear agreements on monitoring, alerting and support. You work with a dedicated point of contact who understands both the technical and the logistical side.
See also our wider services around custom software, integrations and transport solutions. Or get in touch directly for a no-obligation conversation about your specific situation.
- Specialists in logistics and supply chain integrations
- Experience with TMS, WMS and ERP integrations
- Structured error handling and retry mechanisms
- Comprehensive logging and monitoring from day one
- Clear documentation your team can read and manage
- A fixed point of contact, no account managers passed around
- Ongoing maintenance and proactive further development
- A way of working aligned with your existing IT landscape
Security and privacy in logistics integrations
Logistics data regularly contains personal data: delivery addresses, contact persons, phone numbers. In addition, commercially sensitive information such as freight rates, customer tariffs and stock information forms part of the data flow. Appfront treats that as the starting point for every Adaption integration.
We encrypt data in transit and at rest, limit the scope of exchanged data to what is strictly necessary, and document all data flows so that your record of processing activities stays up to date. Authentication is handled through secure methods such as OAuth 2.0 or API keys with restricted permissions.
More on our security approach: information security policy and CVD policy.
- GDPR-compliant data processing and data minimisation
- Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest
- Role-based access and least-privilege principles
- Audit logs with traceable data flows
- Automatic retries and dead-letter queues
- Monitoring and alerting for anomalies
- Secrets management in line with best practice
- Documentation for your record of processing activities
Frequently asked questions about Adaption integrations
Answers to the questions we are asked most often about custom integrations with the Adaption Logistics Cloud Suite.
An Adaption TMS integration is a technical link between the Adaption Logistics Cloud Suite and another software system. Via the Adaption API, shipments, transport orders, stock information and tracking data are exchanged automatically with, for example, an ERP package, webshop or customer portal. This removes manual re-entry and keeps the entire logistics chain working with the same up-to-date data.
In principle, any system that offers an API or structured data export. The most common integrations are with ERP packages such as SAP, Exact, AFAS and Microsoft Dynamics, with webshops such as Magento, Shopify and WooCommerce, and with customer portals or planning tools. Integrations with carrier systems, accounting software and business intelligence dashboards are also common.
A standard one-way integration can be operational within three to four weeks, for example forwarding orders from a webshop to Adaption TMS. More complex bidirectional integrations involving multiple entities, status updates and advanced error handling usually take six to ten weeks. After an intake meeting, we provide a concrete timeline based on your specific situation.
Yes. The Adaption Logistics Cloud Suite has an API through which external systems can read and write data. This allows shipments to be created, statuses retrieved, stock information synchronised and transport orders managed. Appfront builds the integration layer that connects your specific systems to Adaption via this API.
The cost depends on the number of systems to be integrated, the direction and frequency of the data flows, the complexity of the business logic, and the degree of customisation in error handling and monitoring. A simple integration falls within a different budget than a fully automated bidirectional integration with real-time tracking. We always provide a clear quote following a no-obligation analysis.
Yes. We develop all integrations in line with the GDPR and Dutch privacy legislation. Personal data in shipments and customer data is encrypted in transit and at rest, the scope is minimised to what is strictly necessary, and all data flows are documented so your record of processing activities stays up to date.
Yes. Appfront regularly takes over existing integrations, even if they were built by another party. We start with a code and architecture review, map the current data flows and draw up an improvement plan. From that point on, we provide maintenance, extensions and monitoring.
You work with a dedicated point of contact who understands both the technical and the functional side. We start with a scoping session in which we define the required data flows and business rules, deliver working builds along the way, and support the go-live with data validation and monitoring. After delivery, we remain available for management and further development.
Ready to build your Adaption integration?
Tell us which systems you would like to connect to the Adaption Logistics Cloud Suite and which data flows you want to automate. We will help you think through the architecture and deliver a working integration that suits your logistics operation. If you are also looking more broadly at digitising your transport processes, take a look at our transport solutions or our full integration services.