Better Data

Import

Import Connectors Overview

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Overview

Better Data import endpoints are source-agnostic: your ERP/OMS/WMS data can be transformed into the API payloads documented in /import/api-reference. This section shows practical connector patterns for NetSuite, Shopify, and generic ERP pipelines.

1Source System -> Connector/ETL -> Staging Transform -> Better Data Import API
  • Use scheduled syncs for master data (catalog, suppliers).
  • Use higher frequency for operational feeds (inventory, orders, purchase-orders).
  • Batch and monitor every run by polling import job status.

Source Guides

databaseNetSuite

ERP mapping for products, stock, suppliers, and purchase orders.

storeShopify

DTC mapping for catalog, orders, and inventory.

plugGeneric ERP

Template mapping for SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, and custom systems.

Sync Frequency Guidance

| Dataset | Recommended cadence | |---|---| | Catalog | Daily | | Suppliers | Weekly | | Inventory | Every 1-4 hours | | Purchase Orders | Every 1-2 hours | | Orders | Every 15-30 minutes | | Demand History | Weekly |