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title: 'ECI M1 + Shopify'
url: 'https://www.staging38.commercient.com/product/eci-m1-shopify/'
date: '2026-06-19T10:12:24-04:00'
modified: '2026-06-19T10:12:25-04:00'
author: 'Aaron Torres'
excerpt: 'Commercient SYNC connects ECI M1 to Shopify, giving your team access to ECI M1 data directly within Shopify. No complex coding required.'
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Commercient connects ECI M1 and Shopify, synchronising orders, products, customers and inventory between the ERP and online store. When included in scope, Shopify orders can trigger ECI M1 fulfilment workflows automatically, keeping both systems current.

## What syncs

- Update Shopify Products from ECI M1 Items
- Sync ECI M1 Inventory to Shopify
- Export ECI M1 Price Lists to Shopify Product Catalog
- Sync Shopify Fulfilment Status to ECI M1 Sales Orders
- Import Shopify New Customers into ECI M1
- Connect ECI M1 Vendors to Shopify for Supplier Visibility

## Why Commercient

### Customer data alignment

Connect ECI M1 Customers to Shopify Customers so customer data stays consistent between the ERP and online store, including billing, shipping and account details.

### Fulfilment and shipping

Sync Shopify fulfilment and shipping status back to ECI M1 so order records, inventory and delivery data remain aligned after orders are dispatched.

### Pricing and catalog management

Export ECI M1 Price Lists to Shopify so product pricing, discount tiers and customer-specific rates on the storefront always match what the ERP holds.

### Returns and refund management

Sync Shopify returns and refunds back to ECI M1 as Credit Notes so inventory is restocked, credit notes are created and financial records reflect returned orders.

## About ECI M1

ECI M1 is a manufacturing ERP for small and mid-size job shops and make-to-order manufacturers, managing production scheduling, BOM, inventory, purchasing and accounting.

## About Shopify

Shopify is an e-commerce platform for online retailers, managing product catalogs, storefronts, orders, customers, payments and multi-channel selling.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can ECI M1 Inventory sync to Shopify to prevent overselling?

Yes, Commercient can sync ECI M1 Inventory to Shopify on a scheduled basis to help keep stock counts accurate on the storefront. Near-real-time sync depends on system capabilities and project configuration.

### Can ECI M1 Items and Price Lists sync to Shopify product listings?

Yes, Commercient can sync ECI M1 Items data and Price Lists to Shopify so product listings and pricing on the storefront reflect current ERP records. Exact field mapping depends on project scope.

### Can Shopify Customers be imported into ECI M1 as Customers?

Yes, Commercient can import Shopify Customers into ECI M1 as Customers so customers who purchase online are available for billing, order management and account records in the ERP.

### Does Commercient support two-way sync between ECI M1 and Shopify?

Commercient can support two-way sync of Customers, Items, Inventory and Sales Orders between ECI M1 and Shopify when configured in scope. Exact two-way capabilities depend on the systems involved and the integration design.

### How often does the ECI M1 and Shopify integration sync?

Commercient typically runs on a scheduled sync, with frequency configurable based on business requirements. Near-real-time and batch sync options are available depending on system capabilities and project scope.