What's better path: build a custom crm connector or stick with manual export?
#1
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#2
I’m trying to decide if it’s worth the effort to build a custom connector for our CRM to sync with our project management software, or if we should just stick with the manual export-import process we have now. The manual way is clunky and creates data lag, but I’m not sure the development time for a proper integration is justified for our team size.
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#3
We tried building a small connector for our CRM and PM tool last year. It took about two weeks of shared effort, and we had real-time data showing up in dashboards after go-live. Maintenance later was a drag when API changes rolled in.
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#4
We stuck with the manual export-import for now. It’s clunky and the data lag bugs me, but we don’t have a big enough team to own a longer build and ongoing upkeep.
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#5
A contractor did a minimal bridge between systems for a pilot. It shaved about an hour a day off manual updates, but it was brittle and needed someone keeping an eye on it.
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#6
Is the lag really the problem or is it people misusing the export? Maybe the bigger win is tightening the process or automating a subset of the steps first.
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#7
We hit authentication hurdles and rate limits during the build, so we paused and reevaluated scope. Might revisit if priorities shift.
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#8
My rough ROI check: if the connector saves 30 minutes per week for two people, that’s a small but real gain, but the initial time to build and maintain wasn't tiny either.
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#9
Sometimes I drift to arguing about data mapping in the middle of a sprint, then realize the real thing is whether the current setup actually delays decisions. Still, we left the project in limbo.
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