Many companies may need to integrate their Oracle ERP system with Salesforce, as it allows them to seamlessly share data and streamline business processes across both platforms. This can include integrating data on customers, sales, inventory, and financials, as well as integrating processes such as order management, invoicing, and customer service.

Integration Options:

Custom Integration:

It is possible to integrate Salesforce with an ERP system such as Oracle using custom integration programs. This typically involves developing custom code or scripts that allow data to be exchanged between the two systems, or using a platform such as Salesforce's own Apex programming language to build custom integrations.

Custom integrations offer a high level of flexibility, as they can be tailored to the specific needs and requirements of the integration. However, they can also be complex and time-consuming to develop, and may require specialized expertise and resources to implement.

It's important to consider the cost and time involved in developing a custom integration, and to weigh these against the benefits of using a custom integration versus a pre-built integration solution or a middleware platform. In some cases, a pre-built solution or a middleware platform may be a more cost-effective and efficient option for integrating Salesforce and an ERP system.

API based Integration:

Another way to do this is through the use of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that allow data to be exchanged directly between Salesforce and the ERP.

It's important to note that integrating Salesforce and an ERP system using just APIs can be a complex and time-consuming process, and may require specialized expertise and resources to implement successfully. In some cases, a pre-built integration solution or a middleware platform may be a more cost-effective and efficient option for integrating these systems.

Middleware based Integration:

Depending on the complexity of the integration and the level of customization required, a middleware solution may be the best choice. Middleware solutions provide a centralized platform for managing data integration between multiple systems, and they can also help automate many of the processes involved in the integration.

Ultimately, the choice of whether or not to use a middleware solution will depend on the specific needs and requirements of the integration, as well as the resources and expertise available for the integration project.

Aquarient Technologies can help identifying and analyzing your integrations requirements.

Case Study:
Success Story / Case Study: Salesforce & ERP Integration

In the Project/Case Study, the integration is between Oracle ERP Cloud and Salesforce.

Below is the list of integrations that were developed for this projects.

Flow# Data Element Integration Name Source System Target System Middleware
1 Items Ora Items to SF Products Oracle Salesforce OICS
2 Pricing Ora Price List to SF Price Books Oracle Salesforce OICS
3.1 Customer SF Account to Ora Customer Salesforce Oracle OICS
3.2 Customer Ora Customer to SF Account Oracle Salesforce OICS
4 Sales Orders Ora Sales Order to SF Orders Oracle Salesforce Email
5 Order Ack (attachment) Ora Order Ack to SF Order Oracle Salesforce Email
6 Invoice (data + attachment) Ora Inv. To SF Order Oracle Salesforce OICS+ Email
7 Collections (attachments) Ora Collection Activity to SF Order Oracle Salesforce Email