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End-To-End Retail & Distribution Solutions
Programmers.io creates customized tools that empower the Retail and
Distribution goods industry to embrace digitization and stay competitive, be it in-store, on the web, or mobile.
The Challenge
Retail and distribution companies face pressure to match digital-first competitors while managing legacy systems and complex operations. Aging IBM i platforms can hinder speed, visibility, and customer experience.
Our Approach
We help retailers modernize IBM i systems, integrate with eCommerce and EDI platforms, and streamline operations. The result: faster workflows, better insights, and seamless experiences online and in-store.
Helping retailers & distributors bring
more value to their customers.
IBM i (AS400) Development & Support
We understand the challenges faced by our customers and provide end-to-end solutions to minimize manual effort, streamline compliance, and power your supply chain.
We are experts in the development and support of complex, multifunctional systems and standalone components that need to remain agile and scale with you. Our industry consultants can help you plan your initiatives based on the latest retail technology and trends.
Real-Time Data Exchange
Upgrade your order fulfillment and delivery through key IBM i integrations. Beginning at the point-of-sale, our team can enable real-time delivery updates and order notifications between distribution centers and the end consumer – ensuring a seamless customer experience that requires minimal manual intervention from your internal team.
Whether through APIs, custom middleware, or our plug-and-play infoConnect product suite, our team has extensive experience unlocking real-time, bi-directional data exchange throughout your IBM i ecosystem.
Sales & Marketing Ops
Equip your sales and marketing teams with powerful tools that centralize customer data, enable predictive forecasting, and automate tedious workflows.
Our team specializes in CRM architecture, system integration, workflow orchestration, and AI-powered personalization – whether you use in-house software or leading platforms like Salesforce, Magento, Shopify, and Contentserv.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
We provide focused EDI solutions to enhance order fulfillment, inventory control, collaboration w/ suppliers, and claims processing.
Automate your document exchange with intelligent or RPA-powered reporting, monitoring, and format translation. Our team can even help integrate with emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and AI.
E-Commerce & B2B Portals
Seamlessly integrate your mission-critical data between ERP, Finance, HR, Payroll, Tax, website, and B2B/D2C applications – both homegrown and vendor-supplied.
Our team supports connecting IBM i to leading platforms such as SAP, JDE, Dynamics, Salesforce, MuleSoft, Magento, Shopify, and Contentserv, and can develop custom features and enhancements on request.
Point-of-Sale (POS)
Leverage secure, reliable POS technologies that work seamlessly with your broader business model. Outfit your POS systems with advanced personalization and data analytics, or explore mechanisms such as mobile POS, self-checkout, alternative pay options, headless architecture, and more.
Data Engineering
Our data warehouse experts and developers enable large scale retail ecosystems to quickly retrieve filtered information in real time. We integrate your systems with robust data warehousing for AI enablement, as well powerful BI applications to help you generate clear dashboards for automated, intelligent, and predictive insights.
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
Power your distribution network with unparalleled transparency, efficiency, and agility. Whether with AI or RPA, we can help streamline compliance, vendor collaboration, issue resolution, inventory accuracy, demand forecasting, and more. Our team specializes in targeted solutions that cut costs at every stage of order fulfillment.
Why Choose Programmers.io?
Industry
Expertise
We bring years of experience delivering digital solutions shaped by fast-moving trends.
Enterprise-Grade
Solutions
Our tech has helped large companies grow, scale, and stand out in competitive markets.
End-to-End
Teams & Tech
Cloud or on-premises, we connect both internal and customer data to enable real-time decisions.
Modern Solutions, Proven Outcomes
Retail and Consumer Goods
Data Update Automation Fortifies Bi-weekly Releases and Shopping Security
A top electrical distributor turned to Programmers.io to replace their manual, email-based invoicing system. Facing 50–100 emails daily, the team delivered a fully automated solution—planned, built, and deployed in just 6 months.
Retail and Consumer Goods
Increased accuracy and provided real time data for a famous fashion retail chain
Programmers.io helped a U.S.-based women’s apparel company reduce data update time by 83.33%, enable bi-weekly releases, and secure sensitive data through automation and strong password policies—improving user experience and supporting targeted marketing goals.
There is a significant change in the culture throughout our company that has taken years to get traction. You guys are a big part of that, and I appreciate your contributions.
CEO
It's really refreshing to see a company that actively reaches out, whether it's for feedback, existing projects, or future projects. Having a vendor like you in our corner has been incredibly helpful.
CEO
It has been a great experience for us and allowed us to gain additional automation of manual processes for the accounting group. It is a great experience to work with knowledgeable developers on our projects. Thank you!
IT Project ManagerFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What retail software platforms do you support?
Programmers.io supports both homegrown and leading retail platforms including (but not limited to) Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Magento SAP, JDE, Dynamics, Salesforce, MuleSoft, Magento, Shopify, and Contentserv. If you have specific or unique platform needs, reach out to one of our IBM i experts today to see how we can help.
Can Programmers.io support omnichannel retail?
Yes. We support in-store, online, and mobile sales channels by integrating IBM i systems with e-commerce platforms, POS systems, and CRMs. We can integrate all channels for a holistic view of your data, or implement a more tailored, targeted approach based on your needs and modernization roadmap.
How does Programmers.io streamline regulation compliance?
We build compliance into your IBM i environment. Our services include security hardening, audit reporting, data encryption, and ongoing monitoring to help you meet industry regulations worldwide – including PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX, and other region-specific standards. We also provide reporting tools and advisory support to simplify audits and reduce compliance risk across all markets you serve.
Can your solutions scale for seasonal demand spikes?
Absolutely. Programmers.io specializes in scalable, high-performance solutions designed to handle peak shopping events like Black Friday or holiday sales. We provide performance tuning, workload balancing, and high availability/disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions that keep your systems running smoothly with minimal-to-no downtime.
Do you customize systems for different retail formats (i.e. department stores, chains, wholesalers)?
Yes. Whether you’re a global retailer, a nationwide chain, or a wholesale distribution network, our team tailors IBM i solutions to fit your business model. We customize integrations, workflows, and reporting so your systems align with the way you serve customers and manage your distribution network.
Can your team improve inventory visibility across stores and warehouses?
Definitely. We integrate IBM i with warehouse management, distribution, and retail systems to provide real-time capabilities across systems and locations. This helps retailers avoid stockouts, optimize replenishment, and make data-driven decisions that improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs on a large scale.
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