Application Integration Transformation with Boomi for Peavey Mart: 40% Boost in IT Productivity and Operational Efficiency

Industry: Retail

Key Technologies/Platform: Boomi iPaaS

At a Glance

This Boomi integration case study explores the successful digital transformation of Peavey Mart, a leading Canadian hardware and agricultural supplier established in 1967. Recognizing the need to adapt to evolving customer demands, Peavey Mart partnered with Jade Global, a Boomi Partner, to modernize their application and data integration capabilities. Through this collaboration, Peavey aimed to deliver a more cost-effective, agile, and future-proof integrated experience for its customers. With Jade's Boomi integration services, Peavey Mart migrated from outdated middleware to a modern, cloud-native Boomi platform. This shift streamlined integrations between their ERP system, Akeneo (Product Information Management), and Kibo (e-commerce), empowering customers with near real-time data access. The low-code development approach of Boomi iPaaS reduced the total cost of ownership (TCO) while freeing up the IT team to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives. Peavey Mart's digital transformation with Boomi iPaaS has ensured a future-proof foundation for their data integration needs and a best-in-class experience for their customers.

Business Challenges

Limited Agility and Outdated Integrations: Peavey Mart's existing middleware was rigid and outdated, unable to adapt to evolving business needs. This inflexibility made it difficult to integrate modern systems like Product Information Management (PIM) and e-commerce platforms.
High Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Maintaining legacy middleware and complex integrations drained financial and human resources. The traditional, labor-intensive development and maintenance processes added to the operational burden, driving up the total cost of ownership.
IT Bottleneck: The intricate web of integrations required constant oversight from the IT team, bogging them down with maintenance tasks.
Ineffective Product Data Management: The lack of seamless integration between the ERP, PIM, and e-commerce platforms often resulted in outdated or inaccurate product information.

Business Requirements

Focused on enhancing product data for their e-commerce platform and overcoming other aforementioned challenges, Peavey Mart was looking forward to migrating to Boomi iPaaS, a cloud-native integration platform.. While the goal was clear, the IT team at Peavey was facing certain roadblocks:

Unclear Integration Scope: While the goal was clear, the exact number and complexity of integrations needed remained ambiguous. This ambiguity could potentially lead to unexpected development timelines and resource requirements.
Limited System Knowledge: Crucial details about the project were missing. Data volume, the extent of attribute enrichment, and familiarity with the technical and business aspects of their ERP, Akeneo (PIM), and Kibo (e-commerce) systems were all lacking.

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Our Approach and Solutions

Uncertainties around data volume, product attribute enrichment scope, and existing system knowledge can significantly complicate integrations. Jade Global's Boomi expertise helped Peavey Mart navigate these challenges to achieve a seamless e-commerce experience.

Here's how Jade Global tackled Peavey Mart's integration complexities

Clarifying the Scope: Working closely with stakeholders, Jade Global identified the exact number of integrations required, the data volume to be processed, and the extensive list of product attributes needing enrichment from ERP to Akeneo (PIM) and Kibo (e-commerce).
Data Assessment & Planning: A thorough assessment of Peavey Mart's existing data volume and quality was conducted. This enabled more effective data enrichment planning.
Deep System Understanding: Jade Global invested time in understanding the technical capabilities, business logic, and workflows of the ERP, Akeneo (PIM), and Kibo (e-commerce) systems. This comprehensive knowledge ensured smooth integration.
Rigorous Testing: Integrations were rigorously tested in various environments before launch. This facilitated early identification and correction of any gaps or challenges.

Business Benefits

50% Cost Savings and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Boomi's low-code platform minimized development and maintenance costs for Peavey Mart. They experienced 50% cost savings in expenses associated with legacy middleware upkeep, cutting operational costs significantly
3X Faster Integration Implementation and reduced time to market: Jade Global's expert handling of Boomi iPaaS not only simplified the integration of multiple systems but also slashed the integration development time.
Enhanced Customer Experience with Near Real-Time Product Data: Integration between ERP, Akeneo (PIM), and Kibo (e-commerce) improved product discoverability for customers and ensured that they received timely and precise product information.
Scalability and Flexibility to meet the Evolving Customer Needs: The transition to Boomi's cloud-native platform offered Peavey Mart scalable solutions that can grow with the business. This agility allows easy adaptation to new technologies and evolving business requirements.