Automate Data Flows
Give your teams back the time they spend handling data, from file import and data validation to chasing updates and emailing partners. Even for complex workflows and data transformations.
20+ years of experience supporting 2,000+ companies in retail, manufacturing, and logistics
Set up data flows that connect internal and partner systems. Add data transformation, business rules, alerts, and more.
Lobster handles multi-step workflows and complex data transformations. Even for high-volume exchanges and unusual formats.
DATA INGESTION AND PROCESSING
Skip manual input work and turn PDFs, emails, or Excel spreadsheets into structured data with AI-assisted workflows. Send files to AI and have your team do the final check.
Lobster Data Platform can:
MASTER DATA SYNCHRONIZATION
When a record changes, Lobster picks it up, transforms into required formats, validates the data, and delivers it automatically. With optional approval steps for sensitive changes.
For return workflows, Lobster Data Platform can:
MULTI-SYSTEM DATA ENRICHMENT
For workflows that need frequent data checks to ensure accuracy, set up Lobster to check updates from multiple sources. Get current exchange rates, data for shipment quotes, customs codes, and more.
Lobster Data Platform can automate:
MULTI-FORMAT DATA TRANSFORMATION
Instead of building separate workflows, transform and route source data once to push it across all target systems. Lobster can handle different partner formats and communications requirements.
For invoicing, Lobster Data Platform can send:
Reduce the administrative burden on your teams. While maintaining strict data governance.
increase in daily data volume
faster order processing
daily emails automated
See what Lobster customers say about the platform.
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Build governable, observable workflows that maintain data quality and speed up operations. While your team stays in charge.
For pre-built connections, it takes minutes.
Read on for additional information and answers to other common questions about Lobster.
Yes. For example, you can integrate legacy systems using OFTP and X.400 with modern cloud services utilizing HTTP and Kafka.
Lobster has OOTB connectors for core internal systems, from e-commerce to ERP, that can be connected in minutes.
Many templated integrations go live in days or even hours, even for EDI or API connections. Trading Partner Manager automates partner onboarding, guiding new partners through a self-service flow.
For major carriers, you can use out-of-the-box CEP connectors for fast onboarding and easy switching.
Lobster is GDPR-compliant and provides enterprise-level security, including ISO 27001 and ISO 27018 certifications and SAP S/4HANA certification. It also has strong certificate management and data governance policies.
Internally, we follow these security practices:
Lobster ERP integration allows even non-technical teams to design and manage integrations with drag-and-drop mapping, graphical process modelling, and automatic format recognition.
Lobster can serve as a translation layer between your ERP and the outside connections to suppliers and customers.
This way, you can complete the migration on your own timeline, while Lobster maps the new data structures underneath and keeps the data flows running, minimising disruptions to your day-to-day operations.
Absolutely. Our platform is designed to scale with your business, accommodating increasing data volumes and complexity.
Lobster is designed to make deployment as quick as possible.
Depending on the chosen deployment mode and integration needs, it can take anything from days to weeks.
For supply chain companies that choose Lobster Cloud, most of the setup will be automated, even if your team doesn’t have deep cloud expertise.
We provide comprehensive support during implementation and ongoing assistance after that.
Lobster Academy, our e-learning portal, includes basic training and focused modules. Find out more about Lobster Academy here.
In addition to e-learning, we also offer remote and in-person training.
See how Lobster Data Platform fits into your world. Get a custom walk-through built around your systems and the data challenges you’re trying solve.
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