Technology & Integrations Capabilities

Mars Electric offers a wide range of technology and integration solutions to help our customers streamline operations, improve accuracy, and reduce costs. Whether you need automated data exchange, real-time pricing, or enhanced project collaboration, we can connect with your systems to make doing business with us faster and easier.

Supported Integration Methods

EDI Transactions

Description: Supports ANSI X12 document exchange including Purchase Orders, Order Acknowledgments, Invoices, and more via secure VAN or direct connections. This enables customers to automate their order-to-cash or procure-to-pay processes with minimal manual intervention.

Example Use Cases: Send purchase orders directly from your ERP; receive automated order confirmations and invoices; reduce paper-based processing.

Weekly Commodity Hot Sheet

Description: A market update report distributed weekly by Mars Electric containing pricing trends for key commodities. Helps customers make informed purchasing and bidding decisions.

Example Use Cases: Automate recurring orders; sync inventory and pricing data; trigger notifications for stock replenishment.

Python-Based Flat Files

Description: For customers preferring simpler integration, Mars Electric can securely send or receive CSV/TXT files on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. These files can contain pricing, inventory levels, invoice details, or custom datasets. We can tailor the file structure, formatting, and content to match the exact import requirements of your software systems, including major electrical contractor ERP platforms such as BuildOps, Trimble, ConEst, Spectrum, and widely used accounting tools like QuickBooks.

Example Use Cases: Receive weekly inventory reports formatted for direct import into your ERP; send consolidated purchase orders; get monthly invoice summaries ready for QuickBooks/BuildOps.

ElectricSmarts NetPak & Pricer

Description: An estimating and procurement tool that connects to Mars Electric for real-time pricing integration. Customers can automatically update quotes, bids, and submittals with current Mars Electric pricing.

Example Use Cases: Create accurate bids instantly; generate product submittals with updated prices; reduce manual price lookups.

Trimble Supplier XChange

Description: A supply chain integration platform for contractors that enables direct exchange of purchase orders, acknowledgments, and shipping notices with Mars Electric. Designed to enhance procurement accuracy and speed for large-scale projects.

Example Use Cases: Send purchase orders electronically; receive order confirmations; track shipments without manual follow-up.

API Integration

Description: Mars Electric supports robust API integration options. We can consume APIs from your systems to receive real-time data such as orders, pricing requests, or inventory levels, allowing for seamless two-way communication.

Example Use Cases: Enable automated order submission, instant price and availability checks, and live order tracking without manual intervention.

Automation Studios

Description: Mars Electric’s automation environment built on the Workato platform enables tailored workflow automation, connecting your ERP, CRM, and project management systems to Mars Electric data. We can design custom integrations that match your unique business processes.