The Texas Instruments (TI) API integration allows buyers to place orders directly with TI from within SourceDay—without changing your normal workflow. SourceDay automatically manages quote requests, order placement, and daily status updates using TI’s Backlog Order APIs.
This article provides a high-level overview of how the integration works and what you can expect as a buyer.
What the TI integration does
The integration enhances PO Collaboration with TI by enabling:
✔ Seamless ERP → TI order placement
SourceDay sends purchase orders directly to TI through their Backlog Order APIs, reducing delays and manual steps.
✔ Automated quote & proposal handling
TI evaluates each PO line and may accept, reject, or propose changes. Buyers review and respond to proposals directly in SourceDay.
✔ Direct TI pricing & visibility
Buyers gain access to TI’s direct pricing—without intermediaries—and all activity stays synced with SourceDay.
✔ Real-time order updates
Once orders are placed, SourceDay checks TI every day at noon CST for changes to price, quantity, or dates.
What stays the same for buyers
Buyers manage TI purchase orders just like POs from any supplier. No unique actions or workflows are required.
- All messages, risks, and proposed changes appear in your normal Needs Attention and In Progress lists.
- Changes from TI appear as a Proposed Change risk.
- Missing or invalid data appears as a Processing Issue risk.
If you know how to manage risks today, you can already manage TI orders.
SourceDay to TI order flow
Below is the standard TI workflow, from ERP creation to final shipment.
1. PO created in ERP
The PO syncs into SourceDay as usual.
2. SourceDay detects the supplier Is TI
The system automatically starts the TI quote request process.
3. TI generates a quote number
For each PO line, TI returns a quote number displayed in the TI Quote Number column.
4. Buyer reviews any proposed changes
During quote review, TI may propose changes to:
- Price
- Quantity
- Part number
SourceDay displays these proposals as Proposed Change risks.
5. SourceDay places the order with TI
Once TI accepts the final quote, SourceDay submits the official order request.
6. TI returns an order number
SourceDay displays this in the TI Order Number column.
7. SourceDay performs daily status checks
TI order updates (EDD, price updates, etc.) appear automatically in PO Collaboration.
What’s not included in the integration
Some TI functions are not supported:
- Multi-release POs
- ASN retrieval from TI
- Automatic updating of item master pricing in ERP
- Part number comparison UI
- PO splits