Successful AS/400 integrations Scenarios

Sharing some common and successful integration scenarios of AS/400

• Modernizing the User Experience:
  • The Situation: A large retail chain in India runs its entire inventory, distribution, and store management on an AS/400. Staff use older, green-screen terminals, which are efficient but not user-friendly.
  • The Integration: The company integrates the AS/400 with a modern web application.
  • The Result: Store staff now use tablets with a user-friendly interface to manage stock, process sales, and access customer data. The AS/400 handles the core logic and database, while the web app provides a better experience. This increases employee satisfaction and reduces training time.
• Streamlining E-commerce:
  • The Situation: A manufacturer in Tamil Nadu uses an AS/400 for production planning, inventory, and order processing. They want to sell their products online.
  • The Integration: They integrate the AS/400 with an e-commerce platform (like Shopify, Magento, or a custom one).
  • The Result: When a customer places an order online, the order is automatically sent to the AS/400. The AS/400 updates inventory in real-time, and the shipping details are sent back to the e-commerce platform. This automation reduces manual data entry, speeds up order fulfillment, and improves accuracy.
• Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility:
  • The Situation: A logistics company in Mumbai uses an AS/400 to manage warehousing and shipping. They need to provide customers with real-time tracking and updates.
  • The Integration: They integrate the AS/400 with a cloud-based tracking system and a customer portal.
  • The Result: Customers can now log in to a website or app to see the exact location of their shipments, estimated delivery times, and any delays. The AS/400 provides the raw data, and the integrated systems present it in a user-friendly way.
• Improving Financial Reporting:
  • The Situation: A large bank in India uses an AS/400 for core banking functions like accounts, transactions, and loans. They need to generate complex financial reports for internal analysis and regulatory compliance.
  • The Integration: They integrate the AS/400 with a business intelligence (BI) tool.
  • The Result: The BI tool can access data from the AS/400 to create interactive dashboards, generate custom reports, and perform in-depth analysis. This gives the bank better insights into its performance and makes it easier to comply with regulations.
• Mobile Access for Field Staff:
  • The Situation: An insurance company with many agents in the field uses AS/400 to manage policies and customer data.
  • The Integration: They develop a mobile app that integrates with the AS/400.
  • The Result: Agents can use their smartphones to access customer information, update policies, and process claims in real-time. This improves efficiency and customer service.