How CloudLeap ERP-integrated shipping connects to Infor LN
Pre-built ERP connector
CloudLeap states it has pre-built connectors for ERPs. Whether one exists for your Infor LN release, and whether it is certified by Infor, should be confirmed with CloudLeap.
APIs and webhooks
For anything outside the connector, CloudLeap exposes APIs and webhooks. On the LN side, shipment and order data is typically exchanged through ION BODs, LN's application APIs or session-level exports; this is common practice rather than a CloudLeap statement.
What data moves
| From | To | Data | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infor LN | CloudLeap | Shipment or purchase order details, ship-from and ship-to, weight and dimensions | Shipment released or PO ready for routing |
| CloudLeap | Infor LN | Selected carrier, service level, rate and transit time | Rating completes |
| CloudLeap | Infor LN | Tracking numbers and freight cost | Label created or carrier pickup |
| Carrier | Infor LN | Status updates and delivery confirmation via CloudLeap | Carrier event |
Setting it up
- 1Confirm LN release supportAsk CloudLeap for the supported LN versions and the integration method it would use.
- 2List carriers and contractsLoad your negotiated rates, accessorials and routing guide rules.
- 3Map LN dataMap LN shipment, business partner and address data to CloudLeap fields, including incoterms and freight terms.
- 4Set carrier selection rulesDefine priority by cost, transit time and customer routing instructions.
- 5Configure write-backDecide which LN fields receive tracking and freight cost and who may overwrite them.
- 6Pilot with one site or laneCompare CloudLeap's choice and cost to current practice before expanding.
- 7Train shipping staffDocument manual override and exception handling.
What usually breaks
- !Missing weights or dimensions in LN item data, leading to wrong rates.
- !Customer routing guide rules not loaded, so the cheapest carrier violates a customer requirement.
- !Address data in LN not meeting carrier validation rules.
- !Freight terms (prepaid versus collect) not carried across, billing the wrong party.
- !Tracking written back after the invoice is already sent.
- !Connector behaviour changing after an LN update.
A private AI layer across both systems
Freight variance review
A private assistant compares quoted, billed and invoiced freight per shipment across CloudLeap and LN and explains outliers.
Address and data fix drafts
Spot shipments failing carrier validation and draft corrections to LN master data for approval.
Plain-language shipping questions
Ask which open orders have no tracking number or are past the promised ship date, read-only.
Routing guide check
Compare customer routing instructions in documents with the rules loaded in the system.
Try it here, free
Infor LN Landed Cost Allocation Worksheet
An editable worksheet that adds duty and freight to purchase lines to show landed cost per unit and the total uplift.
When something else fits better
- Carrier portals used directly if you ship few packages a day.
- A TMS if you manage freight, load planning and carrier contracts at scale.
- LN's own freight and transport functionality if you already use it.
Frequently asked questions
Does CloudLeap support Infor LN?
A search snippet for CloudLeap lists Infor M3, CSD, CSI and LN, but the page we checked only says it has pre-built ERP connectors with APIs and webhooks. Ask CloudLeap to confirm your exact LN release and integration method in writing.
What does it write back to the ERP?
Typically the chosen carrier and service, rate, tracking number and freight cost. Exactly which LN fields are populated depends on the connector or API mapping agreed in the project, so define them during design.
Can AI check freight costs without a cloud AI service?
Yes. A model on your own servers can read shipment and invoice data from both systems and highlight variances. Any correction to ERP records should be approved by a person before it is written.
Pairing documented at cloudleap.com/?p=7716 . CloudLeap ERP-integrated shipping is a product of CloudLeap; Netray is independent and not affiliated with either vendor.