Last updated: July 2026

ERP system for e-commerce and retail - development and integration

Does your business need an ERP system that actually talks to your online store, inventory and accounting? Datafolka develops and integrates ERP systems for e-commerce and retail in Stavanger and across Norway. We are developers, not just advisers - we build new features, custom modules and integrations in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, so the whole business works in one connected system.

What is an ERP system?

An ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a business system that brings the core processes of the company - accounting, orders, inventory, purchasing and invoicing - into one shared platform. Instead of each department using its own tool and its own spreadsheets, everyone shares the same data in real time. That means better oversight, fewer errors and less manual double work.

For an e-commerce or retail business, the ERP system is the hub: when a customer places an order in the online store, inventory should update, the invoice should be generated and the accounting recorded - ideally automatically. The value of an ERP system lies as much in how well it is connected to your other systems as in the software itself.

ERP for e-commerce and retail

E-commerce and physical retail place their own demands on the ERP system. You need real-time inventory management across the online store and physical shop, automatic order flow, connection to payment providers and invoicing that ties into the accounting. We build ERP setups that cover the whole chain:

• Orders and inventory - sync stock levels between online store, shop and ERP in real time, so you never sell goods you do not have
• Payment - connect the ERP to Vipps, Klarna and Stripe, with automatic reconciliation against the accounting
• Invoicing and accounting - let orders flow straight into the accounting without manual entry
• Purchasing and suppliers - automate reordering and keep track of the purchasing flow

If you also need the online store itself built, see our page on e-commerce solutions and software development. Where the ERP page covers the business system underneath, the development page covers the customer-facing store itself.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - our speciality

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is one of the most widely used cloud-based ERP systems for small and medium businesses, and a natural choice for companies already using Microsoft 365. Datafolka specialises in developing and integrating Business Central - not just setting it up, but actually building on top of it.

We help you with:

• New features and modules - custom AL development for processes Business Central does not cover out of the box
• Integrations - connect Business Central to e-commerce, payment providers, inventory systems and third-party services via API
• Customisations - tailor workflows, reports and screens to the way your business actually works
• Automation - remove manual steps between Business Central and your other systems

The difference between us and a pure Business Central reseller is that we develop. If you need the system to do something it does not do today, we build it.

ERP integration: connect your systems

Most businesses already have several systems that do not talk well enough to each other: an online store here, an accounting system there, an inventory system in between. ERP integration and system integration is about binding these together so data flows automatically instead of someone typing the same thing in several places.

We have experience integrating ERP with a wide range of systems:

• E-commerce: Shopify, WooCommerce, or custom-built solutions
• Accounting: Tripletex, Visma, Fiken and other Norwegian accounting systems
• Payment: Vipps, Klarna, Stripe
• Inventory and logistics: warehouse management systems, shipping providers, barcode flows
• Public APIs: the Brønnøysund Register Centre, Altinn

Where a standard integration exists, we configure it. Where it does not, we develop the connection via API. The goal is always the same: data should only be entered once.

Cloud-based ERP

A cloud-based ERP system gives you access from anywhere, automatic updates and predictable costs without investing in your own servers. Business Central is cloud-based from the ground up, and for businesses that want full control over where their data resides, we can also build solutions on Norwegian cloud services where all data remains in Norway under Norwegian jurisdiction.

Cloud-based ERP also means the system scales with the business. If you grow from five to fifty employees, the ERP system follows along without you having to switch platforms.

An ERP consultant that develops, not just advises

A typical ERP consultant helps you choose and set up a system. We do that too - but we do not stop there. Because we are developers, we can carry out what we recommend: build the integrations, develop the features and adapt the system to your business.

If you mainly need independent help to choose the right ERP system and lay out a digitalisation plan, IT consulting is what you need. If you need to build, integrate and develop on an ERP system, you are on the right page now. Many clients use both: consulting to choose, development to deliver.

How we work

We follow a structured but flexible process that gives you what you need, on time and on budget:

• Discovery - we review your current systems, workflows and bottlenecks. The first conversation is free and no-obligation.
• Requirements - we document what is to be built or integrated, and you approve before we begin.
• Development in sprints - we work in short sprints of 1-2 weeks and demonstrate progress along the way.
• Testing - we test integrations and features thoroughly before they go into production.
• Operations and further development - we do not disappear after launch. With a service agreement we take responsibility for the solution over time.

Why choose Datafolka for ERP?

• We develop - we do not just recommend an ERP system, we build and integrate it.
• Business Central specialists - deep experience extending and connecting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• E-commerce focus - we know the chain from online store to inventory to accounting.
• Local in Stavanger - we meet you face to face and understand the local business community.
• Competitive price - we use skilled, efficient offshore ERP developers, so you get solid development capacity at a friendly price without compromising on quality.
• Fixed price - a clear framework before we start, no surprises on the invoice.

Frequently asked questions about ERP systems