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Platform-centric thinking. Orbit is an inter-connected operating system – this is why we always think holistic. Ask not what your feature can do for the platform — ask what the platform can do for your feature.

Easy-(and-enjoyable)-to-use & Self-serviceable to the core. Orbit is enterprise-grade technology and used in complex organisations. Although Orbit is ‘Made for Pros’, ease of use, enjoyable UX and self-service capabilities are non-negotiable.

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Orbit is the operating system for logistics & delivery – modular, cloud-native, made for pros. We strive to make the world of logistics a better place by providing the world’s leading logistics operating system and helping companies to achieve more with less: Do more. With Orbit.

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We care about design. We fundamentally believe that great design comes with clarity of thought – and vice-versa. Design isn’t shallow: We can differentiate ourselves with design – by thinking outside the box and pushing boundaries.

Software. Done right. We perceive software as art & craftsmanship. And as craftsmen we care about how things are made. Our code is robust, high-quality and built to last.

Platform-centric thinking. Orbit is an inter-connected operating system – this is why we always think holistic. Ask not what your feature can do for the platform — ask what the platform can do for your feature.

Easy-(and-enjoyable)-to-use & Self-serviceable to the core. Orbit is enterprise-grade technology and used in complex organisations. Although Orbit is ‘Made for Pros’, ease of use, enjoyable UX and self-service capabilities are non-negotiable.

I’m facing a challenging scenario in the SaaS logistics sector and would appreciate any insights or suggestions. Our SaaS platform is increasingly required to integrate with a variety of customer systems. These systems range from custom APIs (often rudimentary) to the widely used EDI standard in logistics. Additionally, we need to synchronize with internal and external systems like SAP, Oracle, and other ERP solutions.

Another complexity arises from the diverse platforms used for freight reception or transport capacity procurement, including some proprietary solutions from shippers/carriers. Ideally, most of these connectors will be managed by our customers, but we’ll inevitably handle a significant portion.

Currently, Lobster, a Java-based on-premise solution, is prominent for API/EDI connectors in the German logistics market.

We’re keen on finding a cloud service that simplifies connector development and management, preferably with a no-code approach. The ideal solution would allow us to integrate with a reputable provider, maintaining a central adapter to ensure continuity and avoid breaking integrations due to schema or format changes on our side. Without such a solution, we’re looking at the daunting task of implementing intricate API versioning and constantly nudging system admins for timely updates…

Has anyone ever had similar challenges? How did you handle them? Appreciate any pointers or ideas

Cheers

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Orbit is the operating system for logistics & delivery – modular, cloud-native, made for pros. We strive to make the world of logistics a better place by providing the world’s leading logistics operating system and helping companies to achieve more with less: Do more. With Orbit.

Read more & apply --> https://bit.ly/3JCNVh2

We care about design. We fundamentally believe that great design comes with clarity of thought – and vice-versa. Design isn’t shallow: We can differentiate ourselves with design – by thinking outside the box and pushing boundaries.

Software. Done right. We perceive software as art & craftsmanship. And as craftsmen we care about how things are made. Our code is robust, high-quality and built to last.

Platform-centric thinking. Orbit is an inter-connected operating system – this is why we always think holistic. Ask not what your feature can do for the platform — ask what the platform can do for your feature.

Easy-(and-enjoyable)-to-use & Self-serviceable to the core. Orbit is enterprise-grade technology and used in complex organisations. Although Orbit is ‘Made for Pros’, ease of use, enjoyable UX and self-service capabilities are non-negotiable.