Integration Terms & Definitions

API integration connects software applications through their Application Programming Interfaces so they can share data and trigger actions automatically.

Composable commerce is a modular approach to building e-commerce systems by selecting and assembling best-of-breed, independent components rather than relying on a single all-in-one platform.

A standardized method for exchanging business documents—such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices—electronically between trading partners in a structured, machine-readable format.

The connection between an order management system and Enterprise Resource Planning software (like NetSuite, SAP, or QuickBooks) to synchronize financial, inventory, and operational data across business systems.

Headless commerce is an e-commerce architecture that decouples the front-end presentation layer from the back-end commerce engine, allowing businesses to deliver shopping experiences through any channel or device using APIs.

The technical connection between an order management system and online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart that enables automated syncing of products, inventory, orders, and fulfillment data.

Social commerce is the practice of selling products directly through social media platforms, enabling customers to discover, browse, and purchase without leaving the social app.

Unified commerce is a retail strategy that consolidates all sales channels, inventory, customer data, and fulfillment operations onto a single platform, providing a seamless experience for both customers and operators.

A webhook is an automated HTTP callback that sends real-time data from one application to another when a specific event occurs, enabling instant system communication.