--- title: Import Export Businesses: ERP Data and Integration Requirements url: https://www.erpbahrain.com/industries/import-export-businesses/data-and-integrations/ updated: 2026-10-09 publisher: BAHRAIN ERP (part of Shyphan AI Solutions Pvt Ltd) --- Import Export Businesses # Import Export Businesses: ERP Data and Integration Requirements in Bahrain The data you should prepare and the systems to connect when implementing ERP for import export businesses. Quick answer Importers and exporters manage shipments, landed cost, multi-currency trading and documents. In Bahrain, import export businesses typically need: purchase and shipment, landed cost, documents, multi-currency accounting. Landed-cost and multi-currency handling are decisive. - Hidden landed cost - Exchange gains and losses - Document tracking gaps - Key records: suppliers and shipments, items and landed cost, currencies Choosing software for import export businesses? Platforms we implement include [Zoho](https://www.erpbahrain.com/zoho/), [Odoo](https://www.erpbahrain.com/odoo/), [ERPNext](https://www.erpbahrain.com/erpnext/), [Microsoft Dynamics 365](https://www.erpbahrain.com/microsoft-dynamics/) or [custom ERP](https://www.erpbahrain.com/custom-erp/). Read [Zoho vs Odoo](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compare/zoho-vs-odoo/overall/) or the [ERP implementation cost guide](https://www.erpbahrain.com/pricing/guides/erp-implementation-cost/) before you shortlist, and see how we support businesses in [Mahooz](https://www.erpbahrain.com/locations/mahooz/) and [Muharraq](https://www.erpbahrain.com/locations/muharraq/). Data ## What to Prepare **Data to prepare** | Data object | Typical source | Migration check | | Suppliers and shipments | Spreadsheets or current system | Remove duplicates, confirm codes, reconcile counts | | Items and landed cost | Spreadsheets or current system | Remove duplicates, confirm codes, reconcile counts | | Currencies | Spreadsheets or current system | Remove duplicates, confirm codes, reconcile counts | | Customers | Spreadsheets or current system | Remove duplicates, confirm codes, reconcile counts | Integrations ## What to Connect **Integrations to plan** | Integration | Why it matters | Feasibility check | | Shipping and forwarding | Avoids re-keying shipping and forwarding data | Confirm API, connector or file options for your versions | | Banks | Avoids re-keying banks data | Confirm API, connector or file options for your versions | | Accounting | Avoids re-keying accounting data | Confirm API, connector or file options for your versions | | Customs or document systems | Avoids re-keying customs or document systems data | Confirm API, connector or file options for your versions | Processes ## Core Processes for Import Export Businesses **Import Export Businesses: core processes** | Process | What the system should do | | Purchase and shipment | Place orders and track shipments | | Landed cost | Allocate freight, duty and charges to items | | Documents | Keep invoices, packing lists and certificates | | Multi-currency accounting | Handle exchange differences | | Sales and delivery | Sell and deliver to customers | Data and Systems ## What Import Export Businesses Need to Plan For Landed-cost and multi-currency handling are decisive. ### Records to prepare - Suppliers and shipments - Items and landed cost - Currencies - Customers ### Systems to connect - Shipping and forwarding - Banks - Accounting - Customs or document systems ### Problems we aim to remove - Hidden landed cost - Exchange gains and losses - Document tracking gaps Results ## How Success Is Measured We agree measures with you at scoping and compare against your own baseline. We do not publish invented benchmarks. **Success measures** | Measure | How to read it | | Adoption | Share of target users working in the system weekly, compared with your starting point. | | Cycle time | Time from enquiry to quote, order to invoice, or request to approval, measured before and after. | | Data quality | Duplicate, missing or mismatched records found in review samples. | | Reporting effort | Hours spent producing month-end and management reports. | | Control | Approvals, audit trail and access reviews that are in place and being used. | FAQ ## Import Export Businesses Questions - Is this guidance specific to import export businesses? Yes, it reflects typical processes in the sector, adapted to each business during discovery. - Can you confirm local requirements? Local tax, labour and sector rules must be confirmed with your accountant, auditor or legal adviser. We configure the system to what they confirm. - What are the main ERP processes for import export businesses in Bahrain? Purchase and shipment; Landed cost; Documents; Multi-currency accounting; Sales and delivery. - What problems does ERP solve for import export businesses? Hidden landed cost; Exchange gains and losses; Document tracking gaps. - Which records should import export businesses prepare before an ERP project? Suppliers and shipments; Items and landed cost; Currencies; Customers. - Which systems do import export businesses usually integrate? Shipping and forwarding; Banks; Accounting; Customs or document systems. - What matters most when choosing ERP for import export businesses? Landed-cost and multi-currency handling are decisive. Have More Questions? Book A Free Consultation [ Talk to Us ](https://www.erpbahrain.com/contact.html) Or, Email us at contact@erpbahrain.com ## Related Pages - [Import Export Businesses: overview](https://www.erpbahrain.com/industries/import-export-businesses/) - [Operational workflows](https://www.erpbahrain.com/industries/import-export-businesses/operational-workflows/) - [Vendor fit](https://www.erpbahrain.com/industries/import-export-businesses/vendor-selection/) - [Implementation plan](https://www.erpbahrain.com/industries/import-export-businesses/implementation-plan/)