Educator's Resource is a prominent supplier of educational materials, school supplies, and classroom resources. By integrating Educator's Resource as a source in Flxpoint, you can efficiently manage and synchronize inventory, product information, and order processing, ensuring that your educational product offerings are always up-to-date and accurately reflected across your sales channels.    

How to connect    

📋 Phase 1: Initial Source Setup +

Access Fulfillment Sources

Log into your Flxpoint account and navigate to the Connections tab, then select Fulfillment Sources.

Create a New Source

Under the Sources section, click on + Add Source to begin creating a new source for your Educators Resource connection.

Tip: Having your Educators Resource account credentials ready will make this process smoother.

Configure Source Details

In the Create Source popup:

Enter the source name as "Educators Resource".

Select the appropriate type from the dropdown.

Click Save to proceed.

Start the Integration Process

After saving, you'll see a message that says "You have not created any integrations yet." Click Get Started to set up the integration.

🔐 Phase 2: Supplier Connection & Authentication +

Select Supplier

In the Setup Integrations popup, select Flx Supplier Directory (recommended) to proceed with the Educators Resource integration.

Find Your Supplier

In the Let's Find Your Supplier popup, search for "Educators Resource" in the Search Suppliers field. Select Educators Resource from the list and click Select.

Confirm Relationship

In the Confirm Your Relationship With Supplier popup, check the box to confirm that you have a reseller account with Educators Resource. Click Continue.

Authenticate With Supplier

In the Authenticate With Supplier popup, you'll see a message: "This supplier doesn’t require any authentication details." Since Educators Resource does not require authentication for the initial connection, click Continue to proceed.

Important: While this step does not require credentials, operations like Send Orders and Get Shipments will require a separate FTP connection. Be prepared to provide FTP credentials (e.g., FTP Host: edi.eduresource.com, Port: 21) in those sections.

🔄 Phase 3: Configuration & Feature Setup +

Set Up SKU Mapping

In the Master SKU section, set up your SKU mapping (Inventory SKU → Master SKU → Listing SKU). Optionally, set an SKU prefix (e.g., "ABC-") if needed. Click Save to complete the basic setup.

Pro Tip: Using a prefix like "ABC-" helps you quickly identify inventory sourced from Educators Resource in your Flxpoint inventory.

Enable Pricing & Quantity Updates

To enable Pricing & Quantity updates, set up a separate FTP connection. In the Pricing & Quantity section, enable Automatically Pricing & Quantity and enter the following details provided by Educators Resource:

FTP Host: ercontent.com

FTP User

FTP Password

Optionally, specify a Custom Quantity File or Custom Quantity Folder if you have a specific file or folder for quantity data. Click Save to complete the setup.

Complete Setup

Review all your settings and click Save to finalize your Educators Resource integration.

Next Steps: After completing the setup, your Educators Resource source will begin syncing with Flxpoint. You can now manage your inventory, orders, and shipments directly from your Flxpoint dashboard under Fulfillment Sources.

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Product Operations

The primary operation handles the bulk of your inventory management needs, while the secondary operation allows for more detailed control, such as focusing on specific products or updates