The Power of Speed: New Connectors and the Patchworks Platform
In the world of ecommerce integrations, speed and agility are everything.
When a retailer needs a connector, they don’t want to wait weeks or navigate complex development cycles - they need it live, tested, and ready to support growth. That’s exactly the standard we’re setting at Patchworks.
Recently, our team added three new connectors to the Patchworks Connector Marketplace : Loop Returns, Katana MRP, and BlueStone PIM. But it’s not just the volume of connectors that stands out - it’s how quickly they came to life.
From Request to Live Connector - In Under an Hour
When a brand requested a connector for Katana MRP, our CEO, Jim Herbert, was in an airport lounge in New York. Within half an hour - including registering a trial account, generating an API key, importing via Postman, and even creating an icon - the connector was built and tested.
That kind of turnaround isn’t luck - it’s the power of a platform purpose-built with the vision for the fastest possible integrations. With reusable connectors and flows, reference architecture blueprints, and a streamlined development experience, Patchworks empowers anyone - from developers to solution engineers - to build and launch connectors at speed.
Collaboration in Action
What followed was a rapid team effort. The technical team reviewed endpoints, added variables and documentation links, cleaned up missing schemas, and ensured each connector met our standards before pushing them live.
In such a quick turnaround, three connectors were confirmed, tested, and published to the Patchworks Connector Marketplace. No lengthy sprints. No blockers. Just focused collaboration, powered by the right tools.
Why This Matters for Retailers
For retailers and brands, these fast connector launches mean:
- Faster onboarding - Integrations available when you need them, not months later.
- Reduced development risk - Secure, tested connectors built by experts.
- Composable agility - Freedom to swap systems like PIM, OMS, or returns without major rework.
When peak season pressures hit or a new technology partner joins your stack, the ability to integrate quickly becomes a competitive advantage.
Spotlight on the New Connectors
- Loop Returns - Returns and exchanges that sync seamlessly across ecommerce flows.
- Katana MRP - Real-time manufacturing and inventory visibility for scaling brands.
- BlueStone PIM - Centralised product data management for faster product launches.
Each one is now live and available in the Patchworks Marketplace, ready to plug into existing Shopify, NetSuite, and 3PL ecosystems.
Building the Future of Integrations
This isn’t just a story about speed - it’s a glimpse into the future of integration. A world where building a connector is a task measured in minutes, not milestones.
We’ll be sharing more from behind the scenes - including insights from Jim and the product team - to show exactly how Patchworks is redefining what’s possible in ecommerce integration. For tech partners, check out our Self-Serve Partner Toolkit to build your own marketplace connector and to open up the Patchworks eco-system to your sales team.
Want to see it in action? Explore the Patchworks Marketplace or get in touch to request your next connector.