Integration Assessment Audit
Know exactly what your integration stack needs before spending a dollar on the build
An integration assessment audit maps every system, data flow, and risk in your current architecture. You receive a scoped findings report, a prioritised remediation plan, and a buildable specification, not a slide deck with vague recommendations.
68 integration projects delivered50+ brands assessedDeliverables in 5 business days
Submit brief → call within 48 hours → audit scoped in 2 days → findings delivered in 5 business days
The cost of skipping the audit
0%
of integration projects that skip a formal audit go over budget or scope
0x
longer average remediation time when integration risks are found mid-build instead of pre-build
5
days
from kickoff to a full written findings report with buildable specifications
Hero · CTO reviewing integration audit document
Why this matters before you build
Integration failures are not technical surprises. They are planning gaps.
Undiscovered dependencies
Systems that "should" be independent share data objects nobody documented. The build reveals this on week 6.
Scope assumptions that don't survive contact with the API
The 3PL has a webhook. That webhook fires once per batch, not per order. Nobody knew. The estimate was wrong from day one.
No error handling strategy
What happens when an order times out? When inventory is negative? When a record is duplicated? Most builds have no answer until production breaks.
"Every integration failure we have ever been called in to rescue had one thing in common: nobody audited the system map before the build started."
Redefine Integration Practice Lead
Based on 68 integration projects
Integration health self-assessment
Score your integration stack in 3 minutes
Rate each item: Solid, Partial, or At Risk. Your score reveals the depth of audit your stack actually needs.
0/ 24
Answer items to see your score
Audit tiers
18-24Rapid Audit: 2 day delivery
10-17Standard Audit: 5 day delivery
0-9Deep Audit: 10 day delivery
A System Inventory
1
We have a complete list of every system that needs to connect (CRM, ERP, WMS, storefront, and so on)
Solid
Partial
At risk
2
Each system has a documented API or data exchange mechanism we have access to
Solid
Partial
At risk
3
We know which systems are the "source of truth" for each data type (inventory, customers, orders)
Solid
Partial
At risk
4
We have identified all legacy or undocumented integrations that currently exist
Solid
Partial
At risk
B Data Flows
5
We have mapped which data objects move between systems and in which direction
Solid
Partial
At risk
6
We know the expected volume and frequency of each data flow (real-time, batch, event-driven)
Solid
Partial
At risk
7
Field-level mapping has been discussed for each integration (what maps to what across systems)
Solid
Partial
At risk
8
Data format and schema differences between systems have been identified (date formats, currencies, SKU structures)
Solid
Partial
At risk
C Resilience and Governance
9
We have a defined error handling strategy for when an integration call fails or returns unexpected data
Solid
Partial
At risk
10
Authentication and authorization requirements are understood for each API connection
Solid
Partial
At risk
11
There is a clear owner within our team for each integration once it is live
Solid
Partial
At risk
12
We have defined success criteria for what a working integration looks like in production
Solid
Partial
At risk
What you receive
Every audit ships four concrete deliverables, not a slide deck
Each deliverable is scoped before work starts. You know what you are getting before you pay for it.
01
System Map
Architecture and system inventory report
A written inventory of every system in scope, with API capabilities, authentication requirements, rate limits, and known constraints documented per platform. The document your build team uses as their starting reference.
02
Risk Matrix
Risk and dependency matrix
Every identified risk scored by likelihood and impact, mapped to the specific integration it affects. Each risk entry includes a recommended mitigation approach so your team can prioritise before a single line of code is written.
03
Data Map
Field-level data flow and mapping document
A field-by-field mapping of what data moves between which systems, in which direction, and with what transformation logic. Every ambiguity in the mapping is flagged with a resolution recommendation. This document becomes the specification for your build team.
SOURCE
MAP
TARGET
order_id
ext_ref
sku
item_code
04
Build Spec
Buildable integration specification
A scoped, actionable specification document structured for immediate handoff to a development team. Includes recommended architecture approach, technology selection rationale, phasing recommendations, and a rough effort estimate per integration. This is the document that eliminates the "how long will this take?" question.
Deliverables · engineer annotating architecture diagram
Real result
A fragmented multi-system operation mapped, scoped, and unified
Client
JWE Inc
Multi-channel distributionMulti-channel distributor operating three disconnected platforms: a Shopify storefront, a Uniform Market channel, and a 3PL warehouse system. No integration map. No documented data flows. No defined source of truth.
Before the audit
Inventory, orders, and customer data were reconciled manually every day. The team had no reliable picture of which system held accurate data at any given moment. Every build estimate from every vendor came back different because nobody agreed on scope.
What the audit found
3 undocumented Shopify webhooks conflicting with the proposed ERP sync approach
SKU format mismatch between the 3PL and Uniform Market requiring a transformation layer
No retry or idempotency mechanism in the 3PL's API, requiring custom queue logic
Clear recommendation: Dynamics 365 as ERP hub with bidirectional Shopify and 3PL connectors
After the build
0%
manual reconciliation eliminated. All three platforms unified through a single integration layer
The audit findings document became the build specification. The development team had a clear scope before Sprint 1 began. No mid-project surprises. No scope changes after kickoff.
Platforms: Dynamics 365 BC + Shopify + 3PL + Uniform Market
Audit tier: Standard (5-day delivery)
Transparent pricing
Audit tiers, scope factors, and price ranges: published
Other providers ask you to "contact for pricing." We show you the ranges, what drives the scope, and what each tier delivers before you talk to anyone.
Rapid Audit
$2,500
Delivered in 2 business days
Up to 3 systems
Up to 5 integration points
All 4 deliverables
1 review session (60 min)
No legacy/undocumented systems
Best for: New build scoping with well-documented modern APIs
Most common
Standard Audit
$5,500
Delivered in 5 business days
Up to 6 systems
Up to 12 integration points
All 4 deliverables + risk matrix
2 review sessions (90 min each)
Legacy system coverage included
Best for: Multi-system builds with mixed-age tech stacks
Deep Audit
$9,500+
Delivered in 10 business days
Unlimited systems in scope
Enterprise / ERP / EDI in scope
All 4 deliverables + phased roadmap
3 review sessions + stakeholder brief
Rescue or replace assessments
Best for: Enterprise estates, rescue audits, migration assessments
What increases scope (and cost)
Legacy or undocumented APIs
EDI or non-REST protocols
More than 6 systems in scope
Rescue or replace scenarios
Why this audit is different
Other partners audit to justify the build. We audit to challenge it.
Publishable deliverables, not internal notes
Every audit ships four structured documents ready to hand to any development team, regardless of who builds it. You own the findings.
We flag risk even when it delays the project
If the audit reveals the build is not ready to start, we say so. We would rather lose a project than deliver a build that fails in production six months later.
Price published, scope defined before you commit
Ranges are listed on this page. You see the tier, the deliverables, and the price before a single conversation happens. No "contact us to learn more."
Conducted by build-ready practitioners
Every audit is run by the same team that builds the integrations. Not a pre-sales analyst writing a scoping document. The person who audits is the person who builds.
5-day delivery, not a 3-week workshop
Most consulting audits run 2 to 6 weeks. Ours deliver written findings in 2 to 10 business days depending on scope. Speed is a design choice, not a coincidence.
No lock-in to our build services
The audit deliverables are vendor-neutral. You can take the findings to us, to another provider, or to your internal team. We include this as a feature, not an oversight.
Before you book
Questions that decide whether you book
Can I use the audit findings with a different build team?
Yes. The deliverables are structured to be vendor-neutral. The system inventory, risk matrix, data mapping document, and buildable specification are written for any competent development team to use as a starting point. You are not locked into working with us for the build.
What if the audit reveals the project is not viable?
You still receive the full findings report. If the audit reveals blockers, those blockers are documented in the risk matrix with recommended resolutions. The audit fee is not refunded in this scenario, but you gain exactly what you needed: a clear picture of why the project was not ready and what to address first. That is worth more than a build that fails in month three.
How much of my team's time does the audit require?
Typically 4 to 6 hours across the audit window. A 90-minute kickoff where you walk us through your systems, async responses to written questions about specific APIs or data objects, and one review session when findings are delivered. You do not need to prepare documentation in advance. We work from what you have.
Does the audit fee apply toward the build if we proceed?
Yes. If you proceed with the build through Redefine within 60 days of the audit delivery, the audit fee is credited toward the build invoice. The audit is not a "free scoping call" but a paid standalone deliverable that happens to reduce the cost of the subsequent build when you proceed with us.
What if we already have some documentation? Do we start from scratch?
Existing documentation reduces audit time and may allow a lower tier. Send us what you have during the brief. If your current system inventory, API documentation, or data flow notes are sufficient to skip a discovery phase, we will tell you before you pay for a tier that is too deep for your situation.
Book your integration assessment audit
Tell us what you are building and we will scope the right audit tier
Submit your brief. We will review your situation and confirm the right audit tier within 48 hours. No commitment. No pitch.
Related resources
Integration Services overviewPricing, Evaluation and Resources hubIntegration services pricingIntegration cost calculatorIntegration architecture reviewYour team's time investment during the audit is typically 4 to 6 hours: one kickoff session, async follow-up questions, and one findings review call. We handle all research, documentation review, and report writing.
Call within 48 hours · audit scoped in 2 days · findings in 5 to 10 business days
Brief received.
We will confirm your audit tier and send a scoped proposal within 2 business days.
Reply within 48 hours
Findings in 5-10 days
68 projects delivered
Vendor-neutral findings
The cleanest first step
Start with the audit. Build with certainty.
A 5-day audit costs less than one week of rework when a build goes wrong without one.
Get Your Integration AuditedNo commitment. No pitch. Audit fee credited toward the build if you proceed with us.
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