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Makini is a unified API platform for industrial systems integration. We provide connectivity to over 2,000 ERP, CMMS, and WMS systems through a single, standardized API. Instead of building separate integrations for each system, you connect once to Makini and gain access to all supported platforms. This approach transforms integration projects that typically cost tens of thousands of dollars and take months into a manageable operational expense with deployment times of 1-2 weeks.
Connection credits are Makini's billing unit. Each system integration consumes a specific number of credits based on complexity. Systems are divided into three tiers: Tier 1 (simple systems like cloud CMMS), Tier 2 (mid-complexity ERP systems), and Tier 3 (complex systems like SAP). On-premises installations require double the credits of their cloud equivalents. For example, a cloud SAP S4/HANA connection might use 4 credits, while an on-premises SAP ECC installation uses 8 credits. Connection credits are consumed when you establish a connection and are returned to your pool when you disconnect. This allows flexible allocation across customers—you're not locked into specific connections.
Testing should cover authentication, data retrieval, data writing, error handling, and workflow logic. Start by connecting a test system through Makini's authentication flow. Use sandbox or non-production instances of your target systems when available. Test API calls for each entity type you'll use (purchase orders, work orders, etc.) to verify data mapping and field coverage. Test error scenarios by providing invalid inputs or attempting operations without proper permissions. For workflow-based integrations, test each workflow step independently before testing end-to-end. Verify webhook delivery and signature verification. Test with realistic data volumes to identify performance issues. Include tests for connection failure scenarios and verify your error handling and retry logic work correctly.
Makini supports create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) operations, though availability varies by system and entity type. Most systems support creating and updating core entities like purchase orders, work orders, and inventory items. Read operations are universally supported across all entity types. Delete operations are less commonly supported due to system constraints—many industrial systems use soft deletes or status changes rather than true deletion. Update operations may be limited to specific fields depending on system configuration and business rules. For example, some systems prevent modifying purchase orders after approval. We recommend validating specific operation support for your use case during the technical deep dive.
