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title: 'ECI M1 + Stella Source'
url: 'https://www.staging38.commercient.com/product/eci-m1-stella-source/'
date: '2026-06-19T10:12:26-04:00'
modified: '2026-06-19T10:12:26-04:00'
author: 'Aaron Torres'
excerpt: 'Commercient SYNC connects ECI M1 to Stella Source, giving your team access to ECI M1 data directly within Stella Source. No complex coding required.'
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Commercient connects ECI M1 and Stella Source, keeping key business data aligned between both platforms. The integration is scoped per project to cover the objects and directions that match each customer’s specific workflow.

## What syncs

- Import Stella Source Records into ECI M1
- Sync ECI M1 Customer Records to Stella Source
- Export ECI M1 Orders and Transactions to Stella Source
- Update Stella Source Product Data from ECI M1
- Sync ECI M1 Inventory Levels to Stella Source
- Import Stella Source Data into ECI M1 Records

## Why Commercient

### Quote and estimate management

Connect ECI M1 Quotes to Stella Source so quoting activity is visible and consistent across both systems for sales and operations.

### Customer data alignment

Sync ECI M1 Customers to Stella Source so both platforms share accurate and up-to-date customer information for operations and account management.

### Order and transaction sync

Export ECI M1 Sales Orders and transactions to Stella Source to keep operational data aligned and support accurate workflow management across both systems.

### Product and inventory management

Update ECI M1 Items and Inventory data in Stella Source so teams have current product information available in both platforms.

## 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 Stella Source

Stella Source is a dealer management and analytics platform for automotive dealerships, managing dealer performance data, reporting and operational analytics.

## Frequently asked questions

### What happens if a customer already exists in both ECI M1 and Stella Source?

Commercient handles duplicate customer matching during implementation using configurable matching criteria such as account name, email or customer code. The matching logic is agreed during the scoping and setup process to prevent duplicate records.

### What data can Commercient connect between ECI M1 and Stella Source?

Commercient can synchronise key ECI M1 ERP data with Stella Source, such as Customers, Contacts, Items, Inventory, Sales Orders, Invoices and Payments. Supported objects and sync direction depend on the customer's system setup and project scope.

### Can ECI M1 Customers sync into Stella Source Companies and Contacts?

Yes, Commercient can sync ECI M1 Customers into Stella Source as Companies and Contacts. This gives sales teams access to ERP account data from inside the CRM. Exact field mapping and sync frequency are configured per project.

### Can Stella Source Deals be connected back to ECI M1 as Sales Orders?

Commercient can support connecting Stella Source Deals back to ECI M1 as Sales Orders when included in the integration scope. This allows approved CRM deals to flow into ERP fulfilment workflows. Two-way sync capability depends on project configuration.

### How often does the ECI M1 and Stella Source sync run?

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