REST API

Easily integrate 3rd-party applications

The manufacturing world is increasingly connected — link 3rd-party applications to share information between different software, websites and multiple businesses.

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REST API

REST API is the intermediary between Genius ERP and other software programs and gives you the flexibility to connect to the programs and applications you need to get the job done right. REST API lets you sync data between programs and easily integrate the applications, websites and custom software you need, giving you the ERP that is right for you.

Centralized Data Hub

Create a single source of truth

One of the biggest benefits of an ERP system is that it connects your entire organization — enabling real-time reporting, increased productivity, reduced operational costs and improved business insights. REST API ensures every software program and application you use is integrated into Genius ERP, creating a single source of truth for your business.

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Seamless Dealer Connections

Connect to dealers

With Genius ERP’s REST API, connecting to dealers is made easy and secure, allowing you to provide them with the necessary information they need to effectively sell your products to end-users while also allowing you to track sales and inventory levels in real time.

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Web Integration Solutions

Connect to website sales or client portal

Sync your website with Genius ERP to easily share information on products, inventory and in-process jobs. You can also link to a client portal where customers can log in to view their orders, check order status and track shipments.

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Key Features and Functionalities:

REST API allows Genius ERP to communicate and share information with other software programs to increase collaboration, improve processes and streamline communication. Connecting with customers, vendors and potential sales outlets will keep your company top-of-mind and make it easy for others to do business with you.

  • 3rd-party Application Integration
  • Secure & Regulated API Interactions
  • Define generic data endpoints to access selected and controlled entities in the Genius system
  • Swagger interactive documentation
  • JSON data exchange format
  • BOM, Shipping, Order & Production Attachment Management
  • Not bound to a specific technology

Built for the people who use it.

Whether you are an engineer, production manager, accountant or CEO, Genius ERP has the solutions you need to get the job done right.

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Make it easy for others to do business with you.

No ERP, including Genius ERP, comes pre-built with every integration you need. REST API lets you easily integrate any 3rd-party application, website, portal or custom software into Genius ERP, allowing you to quickly exchange data and information. 

REST API is the industry standard for integrations. It will make it easy for you to ensure that the programs your team uses to get their jobs done are integrated into Genius ERP — and that Genius is the ultimate source of truth for your company. 

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Case studies

We’re honored to help hard-working manufacturers grow

Whether you’re looking for your first ERP, or you need a replacement solution, manufacturers just like you have realized the benefits of implementing Genius ERP.

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Frequently asked questions

What is REST API?

A Representational State Transfer (REST) API, commonly referred to as RESTful API or simply REST API, is an architectural style for designing networked applications. It is based on principles that emphasize a stateless client-server communication model, uniform resource identifiers (URIs) for resource identification, and standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) for performing operations on resources.

Here are key components and characteristics of a REST API:

Resources

In a REST API, resources represent entities or objects that the client interacts with. Resources are typically identified by URIs, and each resource may have one or more representations (e.g., JSON, XML) that clients can retrieve or manipulate.

HTTP Methods

REST APIs use standard HTTP methods to perform operations on resources. These methods include:

  • GET: Retrieve a representation of a resource.
  • POST: Create a new resource.
  • PUT: Update an existing resource or create a new one if it doesn’t exist.
  • DELETE: Remove a resource.
  • PATCH: Partially update a resource.
  • OPTIONS: Retrieve information about the communication options available for a resource.
Stateless Communication

RESTful interactions are stateless, meaning each request from the client to the server contains all necessary information to fulfill the request. The server does not store any client state between requests, which simplifies scalability and reliability.

Uniform Interface

REST APIs use a uniform interface between clients and servers, promoting simplicity and decoupling between components. This includes using standard HTTP methods, resource identifiers (URIs), and representations (e.g., JSON, XML).

Representation

Resources are represented in a format such as JSON or XML, which clients can parse and interpret. Clients and servers can negotiate the representation format using content negotiation mechanisms provided by HTTP.

Statelessness

REST APIs are stateless, meaning each request from a client to the server must contain all the information necessary to understand and fulfill the request. The server does not store any client state between requests, which improves scalability and reliability.

REST APIs are widely used for building web services and web applications due to their simplicity, scalability, and compatibility with existing web standards. They enable interoperability between different systems and platforms, making it easier to integrate and communicate between disparate software components.

Is there a non-technical answer for "what is REST API?

Think of a REST API as a way for different software systems to talk to each other over the internet, similar to how people communicate using phones.

Here’s a simpler breakdown:

  1. Resources: Imagine resources as things you want to interact with, like a book in a library or a song in a music app. Each of these things has a unique address, like the book’s location on a shelf or the song’s link in an app.
  2. Actions: Just like you can do different things with a book (borrow, return, search for), with a REST API, you can do different actions with resources. These actions are like buttons you press on your phone, such as “get information,” “add something new,” “change something,” or “delete.”
  3. Communication: When you press these buttons (or send requests), the REST API sends back the information or performs the action you asked for. This communication happens using a common language called HTTP, which is like the language your browser uses to talk to websites.
  4. No Memory: Unlike talking to a person who remembers your previous conversation, a REST API doesn’t remember anything about you from one interaction to the next. Each time you make a request, you have to include everything the API needs to know, like a clean slate.
  5. Agreement: Both the software sending requests and the software receiving them need to agree on how they’ll communicate. This agreement includes things like which actions they’ll use, how they’ll format the information they send back and forth, and where they’ll find the resources.

In essence, a REST API is like a helpful assistant that lets different software systems exchange information and perform actions over the internet, following a set of agreed-upon rules.

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