Everything You Need to Know about EDI Mapping

What is EDI mapping?

EDI mapping is a basic process that allows data transfer into a much simpler format which is easily used in new environments. With the help of EDI mapping, you can translate EDI messages into different ASCII formats like flat-file, XML and much more. In layman’s language, the EDI mapping process is basically a description of how to convert information between two unique, company specific data format and a standardized, industry-wide EDI format.

First of all, the outbound processing converts the in-house file format to EDI format so that you can send it to other partners. Then the inbound processing converts the formatted file in EDI format into in-house file format.

There are basically three steps: One, you will have to prepare the documents, then transfer the documents into EDI format and finally transmit the EDI documents to your partner.

Steps involved in mapping factory

  • Collection of all existing maps
  • Consult the ERP subject matter expert in order to define and capture ERP definition files for EDI mapping service.
  • Construct new map matrices which will define EDI requirements and then match them with the new layout of EDI.
  • Go through unit test for all maps
  • Connecting trading partner workflow to map flows
  • Go through the basic setup of maps
  • Get in touch with all the trading partners to communicate testing plans
  • Test, place in production
  • Finally, follow up support of all maps and EDI data flows.

What are the advantages of mapping EDI?

Integration and automation are critical to eliminating manual processes.  When you eliminate manual processes, errors and exceptions go away.  One of the main processes involved in the EDI mapping is the creation of a file which is then used to convert one form of data into another form. This map can be generated with the help of special applications which are specially designed to get the process done. With the help of EDI mapping, any business can capitalize on all the investments that have been put in constructing the EDI infrastructure. Along with this, the EDI mapping also makes sure that the EDI data is automatically sent to different systems like an accounting solution or ERP. In addition to this, the EDI mapping can also be used to build XML like formats which can be used by business partners, while keeping the investment on the infrastructure.

The first and the most original form of EDI mapping involved the use of tailored in-house software that built a link between EDI and in-house ERP or accounting system. But this highly expensive and complicated process became the major reason for the development of EDI mapping software which proved to be economical and easy.

How to choose the best EDI mapping service?

If you want the best EDI mapping service then all you have to do is to just search for EDI mapping service on a search engine and you will get a long list of websites offering this service. You should never forget to check the reviews and rating of these websites in order to choose the best. And before making your final decision, you should make a pool of some of the best EDI mapping service providers and then pick the best one out of them based on your need and requirement.

Gentran Server Support

STERLING GENTRAN SUPPORT AND EDI CONSULTING SERVICES

IBM has made the decision to push you to Sterling Integrator and cease Gentran Support.  Many Gentran users say, “Our EDI system works fine and this is not in the budget!”  The Data Integration Specialists Gentran Support group will allow you to remain on Gentran, ensure your EDI trading partner relationships remain healthy and your budget stays intact to be allocated toward other projects.  This decision should be made on your terms and, when the appropriate time comes, we can help migrate you from Gentran to any other EDI software application.

For 20+ years, Data Integration Specialists has been providing top tier IBM Senior Level Sterling Gentran Support and EDI Consulting whose single focus is maintaining the health of your EDI trading partner base. Our Sterling Gentran Support group has extensive experience with all Sterling EDI toolsets and our knowledge base with the Gentran and Sterling Integrator family of products  provides our customers with the comfort that their Ecommerce agenda and EDI platform is secure and growing. When you work with our Sterling EDI Consulting group, you will experience top tier talent that have no less than 10 years experience in the EDI world. Whether acting as your remote Gentran or Sterling Integrator  EDI Administrator, upgrading to SI from Gentran (or any other application) or migrating your legacy EDI processes to IBM Sterling Integrator, our Sterling EDI Consulting Services Group, including our long time Gentran Support consultants, provide a comprehensive and focused EDI migration path.  And, because of our low overhead costs, our Sterling EDI Consulting group has a cost model that cannot be beat!

Sterling Gentranor Gentran EDI Consulting responsibilities:

  • Gentran Support and EDI Admin
  • Total Gentran or Sterling Integrator Upgrade Project Management
  • EDI analysis / EDI mapping services / testing / implementation
  • Community management and rapid on-boarding
  • Gap analysis, API development and optimization
  • Gentran or Sterling Integrator upgrade planning / installation / configuration
  • Map/Unit and end to end Testing
  • Sterling Integrator  or Gentran EDI Consulting Mapping/re-mapping and integration on ERP implementations / upgrades, i.e., and mapping conversion projects
  • VAN scripting, connectivity, communications
  • AS2 / EDIINT implementation
  • Remote EDI Managed Services
  • Pre / post process development
  • System health checks
  • Project audits

Data Integration Specialists platform of Services

Communications

  • This service includes an analysis of the data transmission volume and number of trading partners in order to decide which method of communication will be most effective.
  • Data Integration Specialists has support for all methods including direct connections, such as AS2 and FTP, and the traditional Value Added Networks (VANS).
  • In addition, during this phase, an analysis of the volume and utilization pattern is performed to determine the best method and/or VAN to utilize and the best plan to suit each customer’s needs.
  • After a particular method has been selected, a senior level EDI consultant proceeds with the setup and configuration of the EDI mailboxes and/or direct connections, and the completion of the corresponding communications testing.

Remote EDI Administration

Data Integration Specialists can assist you with  your Sterling Gentran Support  and can help you with trading partner setups, EDI mapping services, connectivity to VANs, automated scheduling, error handling, and acknowledgement reconciliation.

Our Remote EDI Administration allows for complete Gentran Support and a service that provides for  outsourcing of all your EDI management activities.  From monitoring the entire system, debugging maps, fixing errors, EDI mapping services,  business process building to being the direct contact with all your eBusiness trading partners, our 20+ years of EDI experience will help you maintain the health and growth of your trading partner relationships.

The EDI software applications we support:

  • Sterling Integrator –SI (Gentran Integration Suite) Gentran Server, Gentran Director
  • OpenText BizManager, BizMapper, BizLink, etc.
  • OpenText Application Integrator
  • MS Biztalk Server
  • TIE Kinetix eVision
  • WebMethods
  • Inovis Trusted Link Enterprise
  • Inovis TLE AS400, MVS
  • NetFish
  • …many more

Data Mapping

  • Data Integration Specialists has over 20 years of experience in EDI mapping  services with products like Gentran or Sterling Integrator for many Clients with different ranges of Trading Partners.
  • DIS has 20+ years of Gentran and Sterling Integrator  and  complete mapping, workflow building and testing services.
  • If your trading partner requires a new EDI version or you are taking on a new trading partner, Data Integration Specialists can create and test your maps quickly.
  • Data Integration Specialists has 20+ years of experience working on X12, EDIFACT standards with different transactions of various domains such as Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacture & Retailers and Financial Services etc.
  • If your trading partner requires a new EDI version or you are taking on a new trading partner, Data Integration Specialists can create and test your maps quickly.
  • Our Sr. EDI Consultants can implement the XML and Database requirements of your most demanding trading partners too.

Testing

  • Data Integration Specialists are experts in Unit testing and also in Integration testing.
  • By leveraging our experience, Data Integration Specialists can usually take an EDI program from the conference room to production in under two weeks.
  • Data Integration Specialists also offers Transaction Management, an electronic commerce solution that can often have you in production the next day.
  • Our broad industry experience can speed up your EDI implementation.

 Application Integration

  • Data Integration Specialists has experience with all of the popular ERP packages, including SAP, JD Edwards, Baan, Oracle, and many more.
  • Data Integration Specialists can integrate all electronic business documents with your existing legacy system or ERP, eliminating manual data entry and mistakes and allowing you to process documents faster and with more accuracy than ever before.

Industries/Domains

Automotive, Computers/Electronics, Defense, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Petroleum/Chemicals, Transportation/Logistics, and Supply-Chain (financial, consignment, replenishment, distribution, etc.)

Standards

ANSI X12, VICS, UCS, EDIFACT, TRADACOMS, and ROSETTANET.

How Do I Start?

Let’s allow for YOU to dictate when you migrate, not someone else.  Sterling Gentran is a powerful, functional and scalable Ecommerce EDI solution.  Sterling Gentran allows for quick onset of EDI trading partner communities, ease of use with mapping processes and an unattended, automated solution that keeps your errors to a minimum and your overhead costs lows.  It works….let’s keep it that way!

To take advantage of the Data Integration Specialists Sterling GentranEDI Consulting resources:

Call 612-840-6753 or email EDIhelp@dis-llc.com

ENTERPRISE APPLICATION INTEGRATION TOOL IMPLEMENTATION TIPS, BENEFITS FOR ALL SIZES OF BUSINESSES

An enterprise infrastructure comprises of several different structures and facilities. An enterprise relies on various components to run a separate process so as to obtain a single objective and conduct day to day business. But there needs to be an integrated system that makes sure all these different systems are working towards one goal in a streamlined manner. Enterprise architecture has three challenges: modularity, data integration, and interoperability.

  • You might think that implementing point to point integration might help resolve these issues, but that is only a viable option when the enterprise integration comprises of 2-3 systems. With the increasing components and connection, the complexity of the architecture increases, making scalability with a point to point integration difficult.
  • This is why an organization, regardless of its operating scale, are going for enterprise application integration tools. Unlike in point to point integration where separate connectors are required for different connection, in EAI, there is a standard system proffering integration, replayability, and message brokering functionality in the entire network.
  • It allows for a flexible architecture, with EAI implementation solely handling the entire communication, from sending message to data requirements. The simplified modular development and by transforming the EAI architecture, new parts can be added and removed as and when needed.
  • EAI has evolved into a more functional system with security, network administration, and adaptability, making it easy to manage the task with its centralized integration mechanism.
  • But EAI is only as successful as its implementation, where many organizations go wrong with. In today’s post, we are going to tell you some implementation tips that will help you integrate an application successfully:

STRUCTURE A DOABLE PLAN:

Your plan should be formulated keeping into consideration the tailored needs of your organization; otherwise, you might fall to the confusion surrounding the analysis. Your project should serve as a foundation on which the architecture will keep evolving as and when the need for adaption arises.

ESTABLISH A SCOPE:

Create a scope of your business that will not only identify the audience but also reduces the ambiguity and helps with better decision-making skills.

KEEP REALISTIC SCHEDULE GOALS:

Make sure that a realistic perspective scheduling perspective defines all the integration needs. Opt for a bottom-up approach that will ensure all the deliverables and the detailed steps created are adequately and appropriately followed.

KEEP COST IN MIND:

What makes up a cost of the integration projects? Labor and internal resource allocation. Create a resource allocation spreadsheet to allocate time and deliverables for each resurfacing effectively. These allocation sheets serve as an effective communication tool

DESIGN FOR YOUR BUSINESS:

You want the EAI to enhance your business operation; for this, you need to review your current business activities, understand the business needs and identify the lagging areas; then you should go ahead with an integration solution.

While these tips will undoubtedly be of help, but don’t you think it would be a smart and profitable decision to hire an EAI Consultant? Not only then will ensure that all your processes are integrated and streamlined, but having a dedicated team will free up the time, monkey and internal resource which can be judiciously invested in attaining business goals.

Data Integration Specialists EAI experts will make sure that there is proper communication between various system and application to upscale efficiency.

With the aim to simplify and automate the entire process and eliminate the complexity that comes with linking the legacy system with different database, computer system or language, DIS EAI Consultants make use of contemporary technologies such as cross-platform communication, object-oriented programming, enterprise resource plannings to ensure effective communication between different components of the enterprise.

Get in touch with DIS EIA consultants at 612-840-6753, today!

5 Benefits Of Using EDI For Your Business

In the current hyper-digital market space, it has become mandatory for businesses to keep up with the digitalization and technology upgrades. Companies who have failed to do so have suffered from the lack of customer attention and exposure. In such circumstances, one of the most popular industrial solutions being used is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

What Is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)?

EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is the electronic transfer of documents in a standardized format usually between business partners. It is a form of automation and has a long list of benefits.

EDI not only is a perfect replacement of paperless transaction but also is an apt solution in the time of need. It only makes sense to use EDI instead of manual processes in the modern digital world. The upcoming section discusses a few of them.

Benefits Of Electronic Data Interchange

  • The Cost Factor

It doesn’t matter whether you own a small scale business or a large scale enterprise, the cost factor is always one of the primary things you take into consideration. It’s good news for your business as EDI is a cost-effective method of data interchange.

Not only does it save the paper costs, but EDI also cuts any labor cost involved in the whole process. You can utilize the relieved resources to ensure better products/clients for your customers.

  • Enhanced User Experience

If you want to stay ahead of your competitors and make your mark in the digital world, user experience is the key.

EDI helps your company to enhance the user experience of your clients/customers to a great extent. It reduces the response time of your business which makes things easier and more convenient for you as well as your users. Enhanced user experience directly impacts your word-of-mouth marketing which increases clients and their reliability on your business.

  • Fewer Errors

As mentioned, EDI is a computer-to-computer interchange of electronic documents which is ‘done in a particular format’. EDI, as such, ensures that there are minimal errors in any official documents traded between business partners.

This not only accounts for a healthy business relationship but also shows a professional way of functioning on your part. In the case of paper documents, even a minute error causes huge delay and wastage of resources which is, now, prevented with the use of EDI.

  • Strategic Advantages

With its benefits of speed and accuracy, EDI can boost your business cycles by up to 61%! You’d have to wait for business documents for days in a row when sent via manual data entry. But the strategic benefits of EDI emphasizes its use in the modern business system by multiple folds.

EDI helps you to bring real-time visibility in your organization. It allows you to tackle any potential problems at their budding phase which brings order in your organization and accounts for less damage.

To Sum It Up

EDI has become an important part of several companies and you must start using it today! EDI consultants complement your EDI resources by offering the services of a remote coordinator for your software.

Data Integration Specialists (DIS) has years of experience in the industry and offer services such as EDI Managed Services, IBM Sterling Integrator resources, and many such others. Call at 612-840-6753 or fill in this form to contact us today!

EDI: Handling Supply Chain Management and Its Risks

The role of technology in today’s business systems has become inevitable. It doesn’t matter whether you are a small business or a large scale enterprise, technological solutions can help you to make your operations more effective.

With increasing competition in the business landscape, it only makes sense to leverage the power of technology to stay ahead of your competitors. One of the most important challenges faced by today’s businesses is Supply Chain Management.

The risks related to supply chain management or any third party involvement, for that matter, are not new in businesses. It can be the integrity of a supplier, fraudulent data interactions or any such things that can hamper your business to a great extent.

Given today’s demand for quality products and services, businesses can not afford to invest their resources in operations instead of product/service development. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) comes as a solution offering transparent communication between businesses. Before we move on to the role of EDI in supply chain management, let’s understand EDI basics.

Electronic Data Interchange: A Brief Introduction

Before simply defining EDI, it is important to understand how important it is for modern businesses. It is predicted that the healthcare EDI market will reach a whopping 5.9 billion dollars by 2025 and it is just the healthcare industry. There are more contributing sectors such as e-commerce.

There is more to EDI that what its name defines. Electronic Data Interchange helps businesses to streamline transactions and communication. It eliminates errors, document reviewing, and much more, mending business’ data interchanges and other transactions.

Businesses are prone to supply chain management risks and EDI helps in tackling them. So, what are these business risks in supply chain management?

Risks In Supply Chain Management

Be it of the healthcare industry, retail industry, financial service industry or any other industry, there are multiple risks related to supply chain and its proper maintenance. Not only there is a major risk of data infringement but risks of data tampering and faulty data entries also exist.

As the data and its complexity increase for your company, it becomes important to establish a reliable automated way of data transaction and communication. A data breach in your supply chain management can cost significantly if fallen into wrong hands. This will increase the financial risk attached to data transaction and communication between your business partners.

Also, a minor mistake in data recording/entries could be dangerous and costly. Redoing your orders and mending these tiny mistakes will only increase the overall operational costs of your business. Besides, it also becomes difficult to monitor 100% of your suppliers.

EDI solutions like IBM Sterling Integrator are an established way of data and documents interchange between businesses. They help you define processes and customize it according to your business requirements.

How Can EDI Help Your Business With Supply Chain Management?

In a survey, 72% of businesses accepted that they don’t have any setups to monitor supply chain risks and its management. EDI can help your business carry out automated and fully secure document transactions with your suppliers. This not only reduces the probability of any document errors but also helps you to closely monitor your suppliers and keep a check on any fraudulent practices.

EDI saves time and cuts from your budget. Besides, it allows you to counter any possible errors through live monitoring. EDI Software protects your data against any infringement and accounts for 100% security.

EDI keeps your data in a particular format and thus, increasing its readability. Using iPaaS, you can integrate your EDI software with any other application you use and make the most of it.

To Sum It Up

EDI can be a major tool supply in chain risk management. You can hire EDI consultant for your EDI sterling integrator or other software to ensure that you stay ahead of your competitors and make your mark in today’s overcrowded marketplace.

Data Integration Specialists (DIS) has 20+ years of providing EDI managed services for business of different sectors. Want to know more? Call at 612-840-6753 or fill this form to reach out to us today!

DATA INTEGRATION CHALLENGES ENTERPRISES

How EDI consultants can be of help

The word data integration has generated a lot of buzzes and for all the right reasons. The expansion of data and the need to increase data accessibility led to the demand for data integration, which is combining data from multiple channels and utilizing it for enhancing business processing. By implementing data integration, businesses get an insight which helps them strategize better. This improves their teamwork, productivity and increases the chance of quality collaboration.

As technology is advancing, for any enterprise – be it a food manufacturing company or marketing agency, the scope of data integration is also rapidly escalating.

Though, you should also know that with the expansion of the internet and the world of information propagating, this has led to the inception of various data integration challenges, which enterprises should know of.

Today’s post is going to elaborate on these data integration challenges:

ACHIEVING DATA QUALITY:

If the data thus received from multiple sources is not consistent, up-to-date and complete, this poses a significant threat to the performance of the organization. Data quality should not be compromised or this will put the organization’s reputation, revenue generation in jeopardy.

MANAGING CHANGES IN DATA:

Since the integration system acquires data from multiple sources, it can be daunting to perform field level mapping of every single source with their different contexts and definitions.

INSUFFICIENT DATA SECURITY:

Lack of data security while implementing data integration solution makes data vulnerate to breach and leakage. The repercussions of not having a secured environment could range from the organization losing its reputation to being subjected to penalties, lawsuits by the government and voiding of the trade license of organizations.

DATA MONITORING ISSUES:

Inadequate data monitoring and reporting during integration can lead to documentation errors, wrong estimation of project time and budget. It can also adversely impact the transparency of the processing being done and can also lead to the transfer of inaccurate information amongst the involved teams.

ENSURING SCALABILITY:

With the quantity of data becoming overwhelming to process every minute, an enterprise needs an integration solution that is scalable per the requirement and the incoming data. The customer’s demand is increasing exponentially, and so is the need for better accessibility and enhanced performance through the solution.

COST-QUALITY BALANCE:

Not being realistic about the cost that is going to be involved in implementing software such as Gentran IBM EDI software can adversely impact the project management and delivery. This will have a direct impact on the client-vendor-owner relationship, which will lead to considerable loss of revenue.

Now that you are aware of the intricacies and roadblocks of implementing enterprise data integration, wouldn’t it be better if you seek the help of an EDI Integration consultant?

Poor data integration can put the enterprise’s efficiency under grave threat of being subjected to irreparable loss, and having to implement the entire solution with caution, maybe the second or third time.

Data integration Specialists’ EDI consultant has extensive expertise and experience of efficiently managing EDI systems such as Gentran IBM EDI software. Our web service consultants and Enterprise Application Integration consultants offer multiple and diverse data integration services across various platforms. DIS experts understand the complexity involved in various industries, which is why we offer tailored integration services ensuring the client gets more value for the money.

Call DIS at 612-840-6753 or fill out this form for any query and we will get back to you shortly.

How Can EDI Help Your Business To Keep Up With Digital Transformation?

The business landscape of every industry has become competitive. Companies are trying their best to outgrow their competitors with the available resources. Luckily for businesses, there isn’t much difference in the access to resources and the way you use the resources at hand makes the difference. No matter what industry your business functions in, technological incorporation in the mainstream of business operations has become mandatory to sustain. By now, there are more than a few examples where companies who failed to digitalize and adapt were swept off the market. An article published by Harvard Business Review reads –

“In 1958, corporations listed in the S&P 500 had an average stay of 61 years. By 1980, numbers from research firm Innosight reveal that the average stay had declined sharply to 25 years. In 2011, the average tenure dropped to 18 years. At the present rate of churn, Innosight’s research estimates three-quarters of today’s S&P 500 will be replaced by 2027.” – Digital Transformation Is Racing Ahead and No Industry Is Immune

What is your business doing to keep up with this digital transformation? Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) helps you to electronically exchange documents between business partners making the overall process, efficient – both in terms of cost and time. Businesses opt for hiring highly trained and experienced EDI Consultants to handle and effectively implement EDI in their operations.

Why Electronic Data Interchange?

Adapting to digital transformation can be difficult, especially when you used to the conventional way of functioning. You have to understand that it’s not merely the trend you have to follow; by choosing to digitalize and innovate, you are opting for a convenient way of business operations and better user/client satisfaction. Electronic Data Interchange comes with a wide array of benefits which can help you not only sustain but also become one of the leaders of your industry. Here are a few of EDI benefits.

  • It is fast.

EDI helps the exchange of documents between businesses very fast with its simple and straightforward approach. This saves a lot of time and paperwork, making the process more efficient and constructive.

  • More Accurate

Since many decades, manual errors have been the sole enemy of productivity and efficiency of any business. With a computer to computer transfer of electronic documents(EDI), the probability of such errors is reduced to negligible.

  • Better Management

EDI offers your business better chances at strategic management. With live reporting of EDI, you can see the live results of each step of an executed plan. This means your business’ management can have a better vision of what’s helpful and what’s not, for your business.

EDI and Digital Transformation in 2019

In 2019, your business needs to evolve with emerging EDI technology. It is highly advised to seek the help of EDI consultants to adopt the newest EDI trends and stay ahead of your competitors in the industry. It doesn’t matter whether you are a small scale or a large scale operation, follow EDI trends to ace your industry in terms of better function and user satisfaction: EAI (Enterprise Application Integration), start the use of APIs, Managed Integration Services, and such others.

Data Integration Specialists is a group of expert integration and EDI consultants who have years of experience in working with businesses from different industries. Looking for EDI Consultants? Call at 612-840-6753 or fill this form to reach out to us today!

Top 4 Myths About EDI You Should Stop Believing Today

Businesses are striving hard to stay ahead of their competitors and technological solutions are helping a lot in the whole process. Electronic Data Interchange is one of the most popular solutions used by businesses to stand out in the crowd by making their operations more efficient and productive. EDI is being used since its dawn in the 1970s but there are still some myths and misconceptions prevailing about the process.

What Is EDI?

Electronic Data Interchange allows a computer-to-computer transfer of electronic documents between businesses. EDI brings in an array of advantages with it. It helps businesses to make their operations efficient, both in terms of cost (cutting paper and labor costs) and time. EDI offers better management of critical business transactions by transferring documents without any delay.

Demystifying Top Myths About EDI

No matter which EDI software you use – Gentran EDI or OpenText BizManager, you need the help of expert EDI consultants to ensure complete health in your electronic trading partner community. In spite of such benefits and more, there are myths about EDI that you should stop believing today. Here are a few of them.

It Is TOO Complicated.

This is one of the most common myths people use to avoid incorporating technology in their operations. Be it an automation software, a task scheduling tool or Electronic Data Interchange, business owners call them too technical and avoid using it. There have been many reports proving that businesses who couldn’t digitalize with time got swept off the market. EDI Software is very easy to implement and, with Data Integration Specialists’ Senior Level consulting group, can conveniently be used to boost the efficiency of your business to a great extent.

Data Is Not Safe When Transferred Through EDI.

Your business’ data is one of the most important assets and every provider of EDI Software understands this. EDI Software gives you the control to decide who will have a document’s access and who will not! This helps you to exchange data (documents) with business partners and vendors with the required security.

You Need To Start Afresh When Implementing EDI.

This is one of the most asked questions we get from our businesses. They are usually concerned that they would have to start from scratch if they wish to start using EDI in their business operations. Well, this is completely a myth. You can incorporate EDI to your current system and start benefiting from it straight away.

It Takes Time For Employees To Adjust To The New System.

No matter which EDI Software you use – IBM Gentran EDI or OpenText BizManager, Data Integration Specialists offer consultants that understand EDI infrastructure and help IT employees adjust to the intricacies of an EDI implementation. Besides, the whole concept of using technology in your business operations is to make it convenient and productive. EDI software definitely has an easy learning curve and, with the help of consultants from Data Integration Specialists, it takes no time for employees to get used to the software.

There are some of the most common myths about EDI prevalent in the market. Ignore these myths and start using EDI in your business operations today!

Data Integration Specialists is a group of expert EDI consultants who can help you to make the most out of your EDI Software. Curious to know more? Call at 612-840-6753 or fill in this form to contact us right now!

2019 ERP TRENDS TO WATCH FOR

With 2019 starting and so close to an end of a financial year, companies routinely have to keep a check on all the systems and processes to see if they are adequately functioning. One such crucial system that should be timely updated is Enterprise Resource Planning. An ERP system plays an essential part in the digital transformation of the organization and hence those operating it needs to stay abreast with the latest tool and technological advancement in ERP.

With the evolving consumer’s demand, organizations have to buckle up and bring necessary transformations to the ERP systems to stay relevant and gain a competitive edge in this vast enterprise resource planning landscape.

In our today post, we are going to cover some significant 2019 ERP trends to keep your ERP relevant and if there is a need to replace or update your ERP system:

ADOPT ERP, EVEN IF YOU ARE A SMALL BUSINESS:

Traditionally ERP was considered a tool only for large enterprises, but with the adoption and implementation of cloud integration, the total cost of storage and software implementation has significantly minimized, making cloud deployment an affordable choice for organization be it small, medium or large.

IMPLEMENT CLOUD:

Cloud integration is no longer just an option for the enterprises; it should be mandatory implementation. Strategize and deploy cloud for better storage and accessibility of your data. Make sure to include your ERP and other crucial systems in it.

FORGE ROBUST PARTNERSHIP:

How an ERP can play a pivotal role in strengthening or forging our relationship with the trading partner, a trading partner that operations on the latest tools and technology can shape your organization. Be selective when looking for an ERP trading partner, and only go for those that implement technology that aligns with your business’s objectives.

DON’T FORGET DATA:

Every organization is finding ways to gain better insight into its customer data in order to develop an effective strategy to enrich the customer experience. Make sure your ERP has the ability to access, analyze and use the data gathered from different sources to enhance your business operation. Furthermore, ERP will be integrated with business automation, intelligence to design a well-informed marketing campaign. The aim is no longer to gather data but utilize it to enhance productivity.

SECURITY:

Never, never forget about security. Especially after the 2018 social media data privacy fiasco, which revealed the most significant loophole in data security. This time of cybercrimes and sly accessibility of data demands an ERP system that protects, monitors and timely audits the information that it stores.

Transition to a new ERP can be tricky and in that to take care of adequate EDI implementation can be even more daunting. Why overburden yourself with conversion to ERP, wondering how will EDI be managed when you can outsource EDI services to remote EDI consultants like Data Integration Specialists. With over two decades of integration experience, DIS’ integration specialists will make sure your EDI is efficiently implemented and managed while you transition to a new business.

We understand and value trading partner relationships and emphasize on preferring budget friendly premium quality EDI and ERP mapping services. Our primary goal is a reliable and efficient integration of your data at a reasonable rate.

Get in touch with DIS adept EDI consultants, today!

Understanding The Role Of EDI In Today’s Business World

The business world has become very competitive and you need to incorporate the best of technology today in order to stay ahead in the race. Businesses are evolving quickly and the need for developing effective solutions to make your business operations more efficient is emerging on a daily basis. Technological solutions like EDI automation, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and many more are becoming popular among businesses for their wide array of benefits. Electronic Data Interchange is one of the widely acclaimed solutions chosen by businesses worldwide.

A Brief On Electronic Data Interchange

Electronic Data Interchange is an electronic (between computers) exchange of formatted data (usually documents) between two or more businesses. In simpler words, EDI allows a computer-to-computer exchange of information such as business documents between two businesses which usually is done through paperwork and mails. EDI, not only makes the overall process of data interchange simpler, but also enhances the procedure efficiency majorly.

The transfer of documents is carried out by computers and without any external intervention. EDI is basically automation of document exchange (entered in a particular format) between businesses which cuts the chances of error occurrences and other such reasons for inefficiency in your business operations. There are many EDI software companies that have made electronic interchange of documents simple and error-free.

Advantages Of Using EDI For Your Business

Here are a few advantages of using EDI in your business.

  • Enhanced Efficiency – Cost and Time

EDI improves the efficiency of your business in terms of both operational cost and time. The costs of paperwork and labor involved in data interchange between businesses are definitely higher than what you might think. Besides, you have to wait for a process to be over in order to report the required documents to your business partner/s. EDI, by making the documents interchange simultaneous, saves a significant amount of time and cost.

  • Enhanced Accuracy

Every discussion on EDI is done with the use of the term “formatted document”. This means the documents sent using EDI are read in a particular format which is same at both the ends. This ensures that there are almost zero chances of error occurrences and accurate delivery of high-profile business documents.

  • Better Management

EDI allows the management to take better decisions with the use of interchanged documents without any time lag and errors in delivery or others. The major advantages of EDI are at the management level of businesses and thus, effectively boosting the overall efficiency.

There are many such advantages of using EDI software for your business. Choosing the right EDI software for your business is a bit difficult task. Be it IBM Gentran Sterling Integrator or TIE Kinetix eVision Enterprise, it doesn’t matter which EDI Software Company you use for your business, you need the help of experienced EDI consultants to make the most of your EDI Software.

Data Integration Consultants (DIS) has over 17 years of experience in providing EDI managed services for all EDI software providers. Whether you are looking for EDI Consultants for your current software or in search of new software, we can help you. Call us at 612-840-6753 or fill this form to contact us right now!