System Integration

V5 Connect is the integration engine behind the V5 platform, enabling seamless data flow between your existing business systems and factory operations. Whether you run a legacy on-prem ERP, modern cloud software, or direct PLC control on the floor, V5 Connect bridges the gap—automating key workflows, synchronizing data, and reducing manual entry.

Key Capabilities

• Express Tier: One-time upload of master data via CSV or XML (products, SKUs, recipes, customers)
• Professional Tier: Scheduled syncing of orders, inventory, and transactions with two-way data validation
• Enterprise Tier: Real-time API integration with ERP, QMS, LIMS, and factory automation systems
• Direct PLC Control: Live device communication with hoppers, blenders, checkweighers, palletizers & more
• Data Validation & Governance: Prevents bad data entry with structured, rules-based control
• Sandbox Environment: Test integrations and mappings safely before pushing live

Use Cases

• Automatically push MOs and SOs from ERP to the V5 MES
• Sync production results, yield, and material use back into ERP
• Connect lab results from LIMS directly to QA release logic
• Trigger label printing or reject stations based on PLC sensor inputs
• Standardize all inbound data formats, regardless of system age or vendor

Who It’s For

• IT & Software Teams: RESTful APIs, sandbox testing, token-based security
• Manufacturing Ops: Less manual entry, real-time visibility, faster decision-making
• Regulated Industries: Supports 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and ISO 9001 compliant integrations

If you’re concerned about the capability of your ERP, you can order a GAP Analysis.

V5 Connect enables one-time uploads of products, recipes, users, and customers via CSV/XML. This is ideal for Express-tier customers looking to get started fast without ERP access or developer resources. Clean templates are provided for easy import, and the system validates structure on upload to avoid data issues.

In the Professional tier, V5 Connect supports batch syncing of key data like orders, inventory, and shipments. Files can be pushed or pulled on a set schedule, and the system ensures data integrity with structured validation checks. This keeps V5 up to date with minimal IT overhead.

Professional and Enterprise tiers support REST APIs that allow external systems to create, update, or close manufacturing and logistics orders. Work orders generated in your ERP can automatically appear in V5, complete with product specs, targets, and routing instructions—reducing admin time and improving accuracy.

V5 Connect enables two-way communication with your ERP—pushing real-time data like production status, yield, and inventory back from V5, while receiving orders and master data. This closes the loop between planning and execution, enhancing operational visibility and accountability.

V5 Connect integrates directly with PLCs to automate and monitor bulk ingredient handling equipment such as hoppers, silos, mixers, and blenders. The system can send control signals and receive sensor data to manage timing, flow rates, material availability, and process start/stop sequences. It also connects with bag fillers, checkweighers, and palletizers, enabling synchronized operation with batch execution and ensuring consistent, traceable material handling across production lines.

Enterprise-tier customers can sync checklist results, lab testing data, and environmental monitoring records directly into V5 using structured APIs or secure file exchanges. This supports paperless QA workflows, enabling automatic hold/release logic and audit-ready documentation.

V5 Connect includes validation layers that prevent bad data from being accepted into the system. Field-level rules, source authentication, and duplicate prevention are all built in. For regulated customers, this supports compliance with FDA, EU Annex 11, and other data integrity standards.

Enterprise and Professional tiers include access to a sandbox for development and testing. This mirrors your production environment so you can simulate API calls, validate workflows, and confirm data mapping before committing changes—reducing the risk of integration failure.