Bridging the Gap Between ERP and Logistics with Oracle Cloud
For global businesses like Sakura, delivering accurate, on-time shipments is fundamental to operational excellence. However, legacy systems and siloed logistics tools created inefficiencies in label printing, data handling, and order management. In a highly connected supply chain, disconnected systems are a liability.
NexInfo worked with Sakura to bridge these gaps by leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and developing custom applications on Platform as a Service (Paas). The result? A fully integrated, secure, and efficient shipping and EDI system that works in harmony with Oracle Fusion ERP and Pitney Bowes.
The Challenge:
Disconnected Shipping and Fragmented EDI Processes
Sakura’s shipping operations were hampered by the lack of native integration between Oracle Fusion ERP and third-party logistics providers like Pitney Bowes. Additionally, handling inbound sales orders through IBM’s EDI solution required manual oversight and lacked traceability.
Key issues included:
- No direct connectivity to Pitney Bowes for shipping label printing
- Inbound EDI sales orders not integrated with ERP in real time
- Region-specific data access control requirements across Japan, US, and Europe
- Disparate systems for ERP, EDI, and label generation
The company needed a single, secure, cloud-based solution to unify these processes and improve visibility and efficiency.
The Solution:
Oracle Cloud-Based Integration Framework by NexInfo
NexInfo deployed a robust and secure infrastructure leveraging OCI’s Paas capabilities, including:
- Development of custom Java forms hosted on Java Cloud Service (JCS) for label data processing and integration
- Pulling outbound shipment data from Oracle Fusion ERP via SOA
- Sending shipping data to Pitney Bowes for automated label printing
- Flat file processing for Inbound EDI Sales Orders received through IBM’s EDI platform
- Secure and isolated user access using OCI-based SSO and regionally restricted Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Establishment of a VPN/IPSec tunnel between Sakura’s enterprise network and OCI for secure data exchange
Results and Benefits:
Unified Shipping and Order Processing
Sakura’s new cloud-based system delivered:
- Direct, automated integration with Pitney Bowes, reducing label errors and manual entry
- Streamlined EDI sales order processing, improving order fulfillment times
- Enhanced security through identity-based access control and encrypted network tunnels
- Operational consistency across multiple global regions with centralized control
This transformation improved the reliability and responsiveness of Sakura’s logistics processes—without disrupting existing ERP infrastructure.
About NexInfo:
Delivering Real-World Value Through Oracle Cloud
NexInfo is a global Oracle partner delivering cloud transformation solutions that connect ERP, logistics, finance, and business intelligence.
What NexInfo Brings to the Table:
- Oracle Fusion ERP, SCM, and EPM implementation
- OCI-based architecture for Paas, integration (OIC, SOA), and data security
- EDI processing and third-party system integration
- VPN and access management for multi-region deployments
- Agile, business-aligned delivery methodology
Why Clients Choose NexInfo:
- Proven experience across industries and geographies
- Deep Oracle Cloud expertise and certified resources
- Focus on scalable architecture and measurable results
Logistics Transformed, Operations Elevated
The Sakura success story shows how powerful Oracle Cloud can be when implemented with a clear strategy and the right partner. With NexInfo, Sakura not only integrated Pitney Bowes and EDI efficiently but also unlocked new levels of speed, accuracy, and compliance in its global operations.
Looking to modernize your shipping workflows or unify your ERP and logistics systems? Partner with NexInfo—your Oracle cloud transformation experts.