Custom Boltrics integration development
Appfront builds custom Boltrics integrations that automatically exchange orders, stock and shipment status between your WMS and the outside world. Through the Boltrics interfaces and the APIs of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, we connect your warehouse with webshops, customer portals, EDI partners and BI dashboards. Your warehouse team enters nothing twice, and your clients see in real time what is happening with their stock and shipments.
What is a Boltrics integration?
Boltrics is a Dutch logistics software platform for 3PL and logistics service providers, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Under the name 3PL Dynamics, it combines warehouse management (WMS), transport (TMS) and forwarding and customs in one industry-specific ERP. Because warehouse activities and financial administration live in the same system, transactions can be recorded and invoiced per client straight away.
In practice, a custom integration means: orders from webshops and marketplaces are imported into Boltrics automatically, stock levels are fed back to sales channels, shipment status and track and trace are displayed in a client portal, and EDI messages are exchanged with carriers and clients' ERP systems. This way, double keying disappears and everyone, warehouse, client and end customer alike, works from the same up-to-date picture.
Appfront builds on the Boltrics 3PL Dynamics documentation and the Business Central APIs, following the OWASP ASVS security standard. We align interfaces, mappings and error handling with your actual logistics processes, so the integration grows with your channels and keeps running reliably, including at peak volumes such as seasonal rushes.
WMS, TMS and forwarding in one
Warehouse management, transport and customs all run on the same Business Central platform. An integration plugs into that platform rather than sitting alongside a separate WMS, so orders, stock and invoicing stay consistent per client.
Real-time stock and orders
Stock movements and order statuses flow through to your sales channels and clients. No overselling, no manual spreadsheet exchanges: every channel works from the same current stock held in the warehouse.
EDI and track and trace
EDI messages with shippers and clients, plus track and trace towards end customers. Shipment status feeds back automatically, so customer service and the portal always know where a consignment is.
Our development process for Boltrics integrations
We work to a proven methodology that removes uncertainty early and delivers a stable integration. From an initial analysis of your logistics processes, channels and interfaces through to go-live and ongoing management, every step is aimed at an integration your team can understand and rely on.
We map out which channels and clients you want to connect, which data needs to flow from Boltrics (orders, stock, articles, shipments), and which EDI messages and portal functions are involved.
We design the integration architecture, choose the right authentication and interfaces, and define an error-handling strategy.
Implementation with automated tests, structured logging and monitoring. You see working builds along the way.
Controlled go-live with data validation and a safety net, followed by ongoing management and further development.
What a Boltrics integration delivers in practice
Every Boltrics integration is set up specifically for your channels, clients and logistics workflows. Below are the features we most often deliver for 3PL and logistics service providers who run Boltrics at the heart of their operation.
Webshop and e-commerce orders into Boltrics
Orders from Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce or marketplaces such as bol.com flow automatically into Boltrics as shipping orders. The warehouse picks and ships without manual re-keying, and order status syncs back to the channel. See also our ChannelEngine integration.
Stock sync to sales channels
Stock levels from the warehouse sync back to all of your clients' sales channels in real time. No overselling and no disconnected stock lists: every channel shows current, available stock per article from Boltrics.
Customer portal with track and trace
A portal where your clients follow their stock, orders and shipments. Track and trace shows the current shipment status from Boltrics and the carriers, so your clients and their end customers can see for themselves where a shipment is.
EDI with shippers
Automated EDI exchange with shippers and carriers: advance shipping notices, shipment confirmations and status messages. Messages are validated and mapped to the Boltrics structure, with logging and alerts for deviating or failed messages.
ERP integration with clients
Direct integrations with your clients' ERP systems, so inbound notifications, orders and stock positions stay in sync between their system and Boltrics. Per-client mappings keep differing article numbers and units cleanly separated.
BI dashboards on warehouse data
Order, stock and shipment data from Boltrics made available to Power BI or another BI platform. Management sees lead times, picking performance and volumes per client, and clients can receive their own reporting view if desired.
Typical use cases in practice
A Boltrics integration looks different for every organisation. We see a number of recurring patterns, and for each we have a proven setup with attention to interfaces, EDI and the right mappings per client.
3PL providers
Logistics service providers that handle warehousing and transport for multiple clients. For each client we connect the right channels, EDI partners and reports, so orders and stock flow through Boltrics separately for each client but fully automated. See also our Microsoft Dynamics 365 integration.
Warehousing companies
Warehousing partners that offer storage and value-added logistics and run their stock administration entirely in Boltrics. We connect inbound notifications, stock positions and outbound results to clients' systems, and expose data to dashboards so everyone works from the same figures.
Fulfilment providers
E-fulfilment partners that serve webshops and brands with pick, pack and ship. Webshop and marketplace orders flow into Boltrics automatically, stock syncs back to every channel, and end customers receive track and trace, without the warehouse having to switch manually between channels.
Hauliers
Transport and forwarding companies that use Boltrics for TMS and customs. We connect route planning, shipment status and EDI with shippers and driver apps, and keep track and trace in sync, so planning and customer service teams have real-time visibility of every consignment.
Technology we use
We build Boltrics integrations using the Boltrics interfaces and the APIs and web services of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, supplemented with EDI. The exact approach depends on your channels, clients and interfaces, so that your own team can manage or further develop the implementation.
Why choose Appfront for your Boltrics integration?
Appfront has extensive experience building API integrations for a wide range of organisations in the Netherlands. We always begin with a thorough analysis of your existing systems and processes. An integration must not only work technically, but also add practical value to your logistics operations.
For every integration, we write clear documentation and make sure your own team, or your Boltrics implementation partner, can understand and manage the integration. No black box, just transparent code and clear agreements on monitoring, alerting and maintenance.
You work with a dedicated point of contact who understands both the technical and the functional side. This keeps communication short, prevents misunderstandings and speeds up decisions when choices need to be made during development.
See also our wider services around API integrations, middleware, custom software and web app development. For logistics fulfilment, we also integrate with Monta and Sendcloud, among others.
- Experience with Boltrics interfaces and Business Central APIs
- Specialists in webshop, marketplace and EDI integrations
- Familiar with order, stock and shipment synchronisation
- Secure by default: credential rotation, signature validation, scoped permissions
- 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 Boltrics integrations
Order and customer data flowing between your warehouse, clients and end customers always includes personal data and commercially sensitive information. Appfront builds in line with the OWASP ASVS. This means, among other things: credentials stored in secure vaults, signature validation on incoming messages, scoped OAuth permissions and regular audits of the order, stock and shipment flows.
As a logistics service provider processing data for multiple clients, we keep access rights and data flows strictly separated by client and by integration. We document the data flows between Boltrics, sales channels and EDI partners so that your record of processing activities is complete and you can demonstrate compliance with the GDPR, including clear agreements on processor responsibilities towards your clients.
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
- Data separation per client and per integration
- Audit logs with traceable data flows
- Automatic retries and dead-letter queues
- Monitoring and alerting for anomalies
- Documentation for your record of processing activities
Frequently asked questions about Boltrics integrations
Answers to the questions we receive most often about Boltrics integrations.
A Boltrics integration is a technical link between Boltrics (3PL Dynamics) and another system, such as a webshop, customer portal, a client's ERP, an EDI partner or a BI dashboard. Because Boltrics runs on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, data is exchanged via the Business Central APIs and web services, the Boltrics interfaces and EDI. This automates the exchange of orders, inventory, items and shipments, without warehouse staff having to enter data twice. An integration can be simple (importing orders from one webshop) or extensive (real-time inventory sync, track and trace and EDI with multiple shippers).
Boltrics suits 3PL and logistics service providers, warehousing companies and carriers who want to run their WMS, TMS and forwarding on one industry-specific platform built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Its strength is combining warehouse management with financial administration in a single system. For a private warehouse without a Dynamics environment, or for a lighter standard WMS, other systems may be a better fit. We'll work with you to determine which solution suits you best.
A simple integration, such as importing orders from one webshop and sending back shipment status, can go live relatively quickly. More complex scenarios, such as real-time inventory sync across multiple channels, a customer portal with track and trace, EDI with multiple shippers and integrations with clients' ERP systems, usually take longer. After an intake meeting in which we map out your processes and interfaces, we give you a realistic estimate.
We work with the Boltrics interfaces and the APIs and web services of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, supplemented with EDI for exchange with shippers and clients. Authentication runs via OAuth and API credentials. We expose resources around orders, stock, items and shipments through a middleware layer in the backend stack that suits you, whether Node.js, .NET or Python, with webhooks or polling for status updates and a BI integration towards Power BI.
The cost is determined by the complexity of the data flows, the number of systems and channels to integrate, the required synchronisation frequency and the amount of custom logic around orders, stock and shipments. Ongoing management, monitoring and support also affect the total investment. We always provide a clear quote after a no-obligation analysis of your situation.
Yes. Order and customer data from clients and their end customers contains personal data and commercially sensitive information. Appfront builds to OWASP ASVS: credentials in secure vaults, scoped OAuth permissions, signature validation on incoming messages, and strictly separated rights per integration and per client. We document the data flows between Boltrics, clients and channels so that your record of processing activities stays complete and you can demonstrate GDPR compliance.
Yes. Appfront regularly takes over existing integrations, even if they were originally set up by another party or by your Boltrics implementation partner. We review the interfaces, EDI messages, mappings and error handling, document the current setup and propose improvements. From that point on, we can handle changes, extensions to new channels and monitoring, including timely rotation of credentials.
Boltrics is built for 3PL and logistics service providers: warehousing companies, fulfilment partners and carriers working for multiple clients. Typical use cases for an integration: automatically importing webshop and marketplace orders into Boltrics, feeding stock back to sales channels, offering clients a customer portal with track and trace, exchanging EDI with shippers, and exposing data to BI dashboards. For an in-house warehouse without a Dynamics environment or a lighter WMS, other systems may be a better fit.
Ready to build your Boltrics integration?
Tell us which channels, clients and EDI partners you want to connect to Boltrics. We are happy to think along about orders, stock sync, track and trace and BI. A no-obligation first conversation will give you a clear picture of the possibilities within half an hour. Feel free to get in touch with us.