Connect cXML and Centric

Connecting cXML and Centric for a company would involve establishing data exchange protocols and mapping relevant business processes between the two systems. This could enable the automated transfer of procurement or transactional data, reduce manual entry, and help maintain data consistency across platforms, supporting more efficient workflows and improved visibility into operations.

You can build this integration on the System2System platform. We design the connection between cXML and Centric around the way you work — not as an off-the-shelf connector, but to fit your systems.

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Why connect cXML and Centric?

A company that operates both cXML and Centric could consider connecting these systems to enable more efficient and reliable data exchange. The main motivation would be to eliminate the need for manual data entry in both systems, which can be time-consuming and error-prone. Without a connection, staff might have to enter the same information twice, which increases the risk of mistakes and inconsistencies. Over time, records in each system could diverge, leading to discrepancies that make it difficult to trust reports or make informed decisions. For example, purchase orders, invoices, or inventory levels could be out of sync, resulting in delays, missed opportunities, or compliance issues. If a connection were established, the types of data that could be exchanged would depend on the business processes involved and the capabilities each system provides. Commonly, this might include transactional documents, catalog information, or supplier data, as cXML is widely used for business document exchange in procurement scenarios. However, the specific data that can be exchanged always depends on what each system exposes through its API and must be determined for each implementation.

How System2System builds an integration

Connectors

We connect to each system through the interface it offers — an API, a database, a file exchange or a webhook — and handle authentication, rate limits and retries.

Mapping

Fields rarely line up one to one. We map and transform the data so both systems receive it in the shape they expect.

Workflow

We define what triggers an exchange, in which direction data flows and which system takes precedence when the two disagree.

Monitoring

Every exchange is logged. Failures are flagged and can be replayed, so nothing disappears without anyone noticing.

What can actually be exchanged?

That depends on what cXML and Centric make available through their APIs, on the licences and modules in use, and on the version each system runs. Which records are synchronised, in which direction and how often, is something we determine together before any work starts.

We are happy to look at your specific situation and tell you what is feasible — including when the answer is that it is not.