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Shopping Cart with SAP, LDAP & Sitefinity Integration for Faculty Procurement

End-to-end e-commerce solution integrating Sitefinity with SAP and LDAP authentication, enabling faculty self-service ordering with cost center management and financial accountability.

Sitefinity Development SAP Integration LDAP Authentication Middleware Integration Cost Center Management Order Tracking
THE CHALLENGE

Complex E-Commerce Integration with Enterprise Systems

The university required a sophisticated procurement solution that could seamlessly integrate with their existing SAP infrastructure while providing faculty members with a user-friendly self-service ordering interface. Multiple operational requirements needed to be addressed simultaneously.

SAP Integration Under Security Constraints

SAP installation operated under strict security measures, requiring middleware-based integration approach to safely connect Sitefinity with enterprise purchasing systems.

Faculty Self-Service Requirements

Need for faculty members to independently submit purchase requests through an intuitive web interface without manual IT intervention or complex procurement workflows.

Internal Number Tracking and Cost Allocation

Requirement to track internal numbers, validate transactions, and allocate costs across multiple cost centers for accurate budget management and financial accountability.

Authentication and Security

Need to leverage existing LDAP server credentials for faculty access while maintaining security and compliance with enterprise authentication standards.

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THE SOLUTION

Integrated Sitefinity E-Commerce Platform with Enterprise Connectivity

We built a comprehensive shopping cart solution within Sitefinity that seamlessly integrated with the university's SAP infrastructure while maintaining security standards and delivering an intuitive faculty experience.

Middleware-Based SAP Integration

Implemented secure middleware integration layer to connect Sitefinity shopping cart with SAP, allowing order data to flow safely through enterprise security infrastructure managed by the university's internal development team.

End-to-End E-Commerce Experience

Built complete shopping journey on Sitefinity from product listings through order processing and tracking, simplifying user experience and enhancing operational efficiency for faculty procurement.

LDAP Server Integration

Enabled seamless authentication using faculty's existing LDAP credentials, eliminating need for separate login systems and enhancing security while reducing user friction.

Internal Tracking and Cost Center Management

Implemented internal number tracking and validation system with cost center allocation functionality, enabling the university to assign purchase costs across departments and streamline budget management.

Accounting Visibility and Order Tracking

Provided accounting team with precise order tracking capabilities and financial reporting accuracy, ensuring full visibility into purchasing activity and enabling informed financial decision-making.

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