Leading consumer goods producer streamlined their distribution channel and automated data entry with PreludeSys integration solutions

About the client

Our client is a leading consumer goods manufacturer headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota. Founded in 1895, it primarily deals with FMCG goods, dietary supplements, and sports nutrition. Currently, it has an extensive portfolio of cereal brands and several pet food brands. With over 4,500 employees, it is the sixth-largest pet food manufacturer and owns the third-largest peanut butter brand.


Client challenges

The client’s business model required a more robust approach, and security authorization for all the applications was a big concern. Since they have to deal with many distribution channels, they require a smooth, hassle-free experience in data transfer. They also wanted to coordinate with other partners to secure the applications, which also needed extensive support in setting up the authorization for security vendor Okta. Their existing operations framework was not ideal for data synchronization and was manually done in many cases, leading to errors. Furthermore, their existing business process involved manual activities and depended on three individual systems (JDE,7i, and MVP). Without a cohesive system, these individual systems hindered seamless data transfer. More importantly, they lacked dedicated support, knowledge, and guidance to automate data and improve the current system.

Solution

Our integration team recently collaborated with stakeholders to design a robust and secure data integration solution. Here is an overview of the key elements:

  • Highly Available Data Delivery: Azure Service Bus is a secure and reliable buffer that holds data from the source system (JDE) for authorized personnel only. This ensures data availability while maintaining access control.
  • Streamlined Communication with Advanced Governance: APIs developed using Boomi facilitate seamless communication between JDE and other systems. Boomi’s platform also offers advanced API governance features, allowing for centralized control and management of APIs.
  • Enhanced API Security with JWT Authentication: Building upon the client’s existing security measures, our team proposed utilizing JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication for APIs. This industry-standard method offers robust security and improved authorization control.
  • A Secure Integration Foundation: The solution leverages Boomi and Okta’s combined strengths. New API gateways will be created within Boomi, and Okta will handle JWT authorization. Additionally, Boomi’s security features will be employed to further strengthen API security.
  • Continuous Security Monitoring: An application will monitor API requests, ensuring adherence to established security standards. This proactive approach safeguards the system against potential threats.
Results at a glance
70% reduced manual intervention 65% cost optimization 30% increase in productivity
Benefits
  • Boomi integration helped in seamless data transfer.
  • Advanced API gateway reinforced security and permissions control.
  • Streamlined B2B operations and improved the user experience.
  • Increased security and maintenance of data.
  • Reduced the dependency on manual processes.
  • Improved the overall efficiency of IT teams.
Technology

Boomi, Azure