Gentran 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 helps 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 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, mapping and testing 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, SmartBridge
  • WebMethods
  • Inovis Trusted Link Enterprise
  • Inovis TLE AS400, MVS
  • NetFish
  • …many more

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 Gentran EDI Consulting resources:

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

BlueCherry Consulting

What is BlueCherry Consulting? 
BlueCherry® Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is designed to help top fashion brands overcome operational and market challenges. BlueCherry Consulting services will ensure real-time enterprise visibility allowing companies to gain greater control of their supply chain. Apparel companies improve strategic decision-making whenthe Blue Cherry Consulting services is implemented which will help organizations become more agile/able to streamline the delivery of products through all sales channels.
BlueCherry ERP is the most widely deployed and feature-rich apparel ERP solution available.  BlueCherry apparel ERP software is used by leading fashion and footwear brands across the globe and is used to plan, manage, synchronize and optimize supply chain and distribution activities.
Market-leading Capabilities Include:
  • Order-to-Cash Management
  • Financial Management
  • Credit/Factor Management
  • Purchasing and Receiving
  • Production/Import Management
  • Predictive and Actual Costing
  • Robust Reporting

With a comprehensive range of capabilities, BlueCherry Consulting services will empower companies to streamline processes, gain greater visibility, increase productivity and operational efficiency, reduce costs and enhance competitiveness.

What are the advantages of BlueCherry Consulting?Engaging a BlueCherry ERP Consultant will allow flexibility, control and cost savings when compared with a full time employee.  A BlueCherry ERP consultant can access your system to provide configuration to assist in the setup of any BlueCherry module.  Another advantage would be where the consultant provides Process Flow Documentation, data import services, testing, EDI onboarding and report development.  An outside BlueCherry ERP consultant can provide both a remote option as well as an onsite presence.  ERP Integration and automation are also critical to eliminating manual processes and providing an efficient operational infrastructure.  When companies eliminate manual processes, errors and exceptions go away which provides a more succinct and smooth ERP environment.  How to choose the best BlueCherry ERP Consulting group?  If you want the best BlueCherry Consulting group, just search for BlueCherry  Consulting Services. You should never forget to check the reviews and rating of these websites in order to choose the best.   Data Integration Specialists has its own BlueCherry ERP Integration Group and can be reached by visiting their website at www.dis-llc.com or by calling 612-840-6753.

Streamlined Ecommerce with ERP Mapping

Why ERP Mapping? 
ERP Mapping is the correlation of inbound and outbound EDI messages to the  internal structures of the ERP application structures.  When ERP Mapping of transactions to and from the application is in place, your company eliminates manual data entry processes that could create errors, delays and trading partner inefficiencies.  This integration includes seamless production processes to ERP applications like Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite, BlueCherry and many more.  With the benefits of ERP Mapping services like EDI mapping, you can translate EDI messages into different ASCII formats of the ERP application, XML and much more. In layman’s language, the ERP Integration process is basically the process of how to integrate EDI information into and out of the ERP applications for the benefit of healthy and prosperous EDI trading partner relationships.  First of all, the outbound processing converts the ERP 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 the ERP 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 when using the Data Integration Specialists  mapping factory:

  • Collection of all existing maps
  • Consult the ERP  subject matter expert or Implementation Partner 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 ERP Mapping?

ERP Mapping streamlines the entire Ecommerce process. An integrated infrastructure is in place your trading partner community is processing production data seamlessly and consistently.  The automation of processes allows your sending and receiving to maintain optimal efficiency.  When you eliminate manual processes, errors and exceptions go away.  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 Oracle, SAP or other ERP applications. 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.

How to choose the best ERP Integration service?

If you want the best ERP Integration 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.   Data Integration Specialists has its own ERP Integration Group and can be reached by visiting their website at www.dis-llc.com or by calling 612-840-6753.

EDI Consultants offer huge value

What are the benefits of EDI Consultants? 
EDI Consultants enable the mapping and the integration of inbound and outbound EDI messages to an ERP Gateway possible.  EDI mapping and integration, performed by any range of EDI Consultants, includes seamless production processes that eliminate all manual data entry.  With the implementation services of EDI mapping, you can translate EDI messages into different ASCII formats like Oracle, SAP  or flat-file, XML and much more. In layman’s language, EDI Consultants are another option to your internal resources to ensure the EDI mapping process, testing and EDI production dataflow is moving in the right direction.   
Steps involved when using the Data Integration Specialists’ EDI Consultants Mapping group:

  • Collection of all existing maps
  • Consult the ERP subject matter expert or Implementation Partner 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 using EDI Consultants?

When you turn to an outside EDI consultant, it might be because your internal resource left the company, is on leave or does not provide value to your ECommerce agenda.  The integration and automation of production data is critical and,  if you lose your EDI administrator, the value that has been put in place is immediately in jeopardy.  Normally, finding an EDI Consultant to jump on your systems and maintain the integrity of your EDI trading community is very quick and easy.  Putting a process in place to find a full time employee is time consuming and risky given it is usually a very time sensitive period where the system needs to be monitored immediately.   With the help of EDI Consultants, who normally can jump on your system same day, any business can capitalize on all the investments that have been put in constructing the EDI infrastructure. Along with this, an EDI Consultant also makes sure that the EDI data continues to be  automatically sent to different systems like Oracle or other ERP applications while keeping the investment on the infrastructure.

How to choose the best EDI Consultant?

If you want the best EDI Consultants, then all you have to do is to just search for EDI mapping service or EDI Consultants 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.   Data Integration Specialists  can be reached by visiting their website at www.dis-llc.com or by calling 612-840-6753.

Benefits of ERP Integration

What is ERP Integration? 
Many companies reap the benefits of ERP Integration which can be described as the mapping or integration of inbound and outbound EDI messages to the  internal structures of the an ERP applications.  Benefits of ERP Integration include allowing businesses to eliminate manual data entry processes that could create errors, delays and trading partner inefficiencies.  This integration includes seamless production processes to ERP applications like Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards and many more.  With the benefits of ERP Integration services like EDI mapping, you can translate EDI messages into different ASCII formats of the ERP application, XML and much more. In layman’s language, the ERP Integration process is basically the process of how to integrate EDI information into and out of the ERP applications for the benefit of healthy and prosperous EDI trading partner relationships.  First of all, the outbound processing converts the ERP 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 the ERP 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 when using the Data Integration Specialists  mapping factory:

  • Collection of all existing maps
  • Consult the ERP  subject matter expert or Implementation Partner 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 ERP Integration?

ERP 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 ERP 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 Oracle, SAP or other ERP applications. 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, home grown 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 ERP Integration service?

If you want the best ERP Integration 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.   Data Integration Specialists has its own ERP Integration Group and can be reached by visiting their website at www.dis-llc.com or calling 612-840-6753.

Oracle EDI Mapping

What is Oracle EDI mapping? 
Oracle EDI mapping is the integration of inbound and outbound EDI messages to the Oracle EC Gateway or internal structures of the Oracle applications.  Oracle EDI mapping includes seamless production processes that eliminate all manual data entry.  With the implementation services of Oracle EDI mapping, you can translate EDI messages into different ASCII formats like Oracle or flat-file, XML and much more. In layman’s language, the Oracle EDI mapping process is basically the process of how to integrate EDI information into and out of the Oracle applications for the benefit of healthy and prosperous EDI trading partner relationships.  First of all, the outbound processing converts the Oracle 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 the Oracle 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 when using the Data Integration Specialists  Oracle mapping factory:

  • Collection of all existing maps
  • Consult the ERP Oracle subject matter expert or Implementation Partner 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 Oracle EDI mapping?

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 Oracle 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 Oracle 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 Oracle or other ERP applications. 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, home grown 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.   Data Integration Specialists has its own Oracle Integration Group and can be reached by visiting their website at www.dis-llc.com or calling 612-840-6753.

OVERVIEW OF SAP EDI MAPPING

What is SAP EDI mapping? 

SAP EDI mapping is the integration of inbound and outbound EDI messages to the SAP ERP application.  SAP EDI mapping includes seamless production processes that eliminate all manual data entry.  With the help of SAP EDI mapping, you can translate EDI messages into different ASCII formats like SAP or flat-file, XML and much more. In layman’s language, the SAP EDI mapping process is basically the process of how to integrate EDI information into and out of the SAP ERP applications for the benefit of healthy and prosperous EDI trading partner relationships.First of all, the outbound processing converts the SAP 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 the SAP 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 SAP 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 SAP EDI mapping?

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 SAP 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 SAP 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 SAP or other ERP applications. 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, home grown 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.

Benefits of an EDI Implementation

BENEFITS OF AN EDI IMPLEMENTATION

Electronic data interchange is the electronic movement of data between organizations and there are many benefits of an EDI implementation.  EDI is based on agreed message standards, and it can be done without the need for any human intervention.  Even though there is mass agreement on the benefits of an EDI implementation, there are definitely disparate EDI systems that have different tools and a range of excellent features inherent in the solutions available. Nowadays, most of the businesses are using EDI solutions because of the long list of benefits offered. So, let’s go through the details and features of EDI and EDI solutions.Benefits of EDI

  • Speed- One of the most highlighted benefits of EDI is the increased speed of transactions. If a business is using paper documents, then it may take it days to transport from one location to another. In addition to this, manual data interchange is a very time-consuming process as it involves processes like keying and filing. Through EDI, all such hassles are wiped out, and you are able to boost the speed of transactions. EDI boost your transaction speed by 61%.
  • Accuracy – Errors are a part of human nature. That is why the manual data interchange process is vulnerable to errors. But, with EDI, you can attain maximum accuracy, and that’s why it is preferred over traditional data interchange solution. EDI solution wipes out keying and rekeying errors, illegible handwriting, and incorrect document handling.
  • Business efficiency- With minimized human errors, firms are able to harness the advantages of an increased level of efficiency. Instead of focusing on mental and tedious tasks, employees can invest more time in jobs with a higher value. It has been seen that EDI can improve a business customer’s relationship because of the quicker delivery of goods and services.
  •  Cost-effective- Another significant advantage of EDI is cost-effectiveness. By using EDI, organizations’ have witnessed a 35% decrease in expenses related to printing, storing, processing, papers, reproduction and documents retrieval.

Common features of EDI solution

  • Support for EDI standard

The influx of EDI standards is not new as it has been happening for almost 50 years. In addition to this, EDI document formats have appeared to meet the requirements of specific industries like RosettaNet in High Tech and PEPPOL in European Public Sector. An ideal EDI solution should be able to provide support for all the EDI standards.

  • Support for EDI document types

The initial objective of EDI was limited to invoices and EDI payments only; it quickly addressed the business documents that underpin other key business processes. There are different types of EDI documents like purchase orders, invoices, acknowledgement, shipping notices, financial statements, products and sales catalogues. A good EDI solution offers all the EDI documents.

You should know that there are hundreds of EDI document types available. That is why it has become a necessity to have an Electronic Data Interchange solution services which provide maximum EDI documents.

  • Support for communication protocols

The list of communication protocols supporting EDI transactions is very long. Some of the most common communication protocols are FTP, OFTP, HTTP, etc. If you don’t want any such hassle, then you should choose EDI solution that supports most of the communication protocols. It helps you to connect with all the trading partners easily.

EDI is one of the quickest and seamless ways of data integration for it minimizes not only manual workload but also reduces error. At the same time, it has also proved to be a cost effective solution for a firm. You should never miss analyzing an EDI solution against the features mentioned in this blog post.

However, if you want to reap the advantages of  an EDI solution, you should always go for an EDI managed service provider. Here at Data Integration Specialists, we offer remote EDI experts to either complement your existing EDI staff or to act as a remote EDI coordinator that handles your entire EDI production data platform.

EDI Benefits for Companies

There are many EDI benefits that are employed at companies around the world.  These EDI benefits help engage companies electronically whereby they previously had processes that were manual and with no standard.  EDI is defined as the electronic movement of data between or within an organization in a computer retrievable data format that allows the transfer of data from one location to another.  The EDI benefits are vast but the technology is based on agreed message standards, and it can be done without the need for any human intervention. Different EDI systems have different tools, but there are some very common features in all the Electronic Data Interchange solution. Nowadays, most of the businesses are using EDI solutions because of the long list of  EDI benefits offered by this impeccable data interchange solution. So, let’s go through the details and features of these EDI benefits and EDI solutions.

EDI Benefits

  • Speed- One of the most highlighted benefits of EDI is the increased speed of transactions. If a business is using paper documents, then it may take it days to transport from one location to another. In addition to this, manual data interchange is a very time-consuming process as it involves processes like keying and filing. Through EDI, all such hassles are wiped out, and you are able to boost the speed of transactions. EDI boost your transaction speed by 61%.
  • Accuracy – Errors are a part of human nature. That is why the manual data interchange process is vulnerable to errors. But, with EDI, you can attain maximum accuracy, and that’s why it is preferred over traditional data interchange solution. EDI solution wipes out keying and rekeying errors, illegible handwriting, and incorrect document handling.
  • Business efficiency- With minimized human errors, firms are able to harness the advantages of an increased level of efficiency. Instead of focusing on mental and tedious tasks, employees can invest more time in jobs with a higher value. It has been seen that EDI can improve a business customer’s relationship because of the quicker delivery of goods and services.
  •  Cost-effective- Another significant advantage of EDI is cost-effectiveness. By using EDI, organizations’ have witnessed a 35% decrease in expenses related to printing, storing, processing, papers, reproduction and documents retrieval.

Common features of  an EDI solution

  • Support for EDI standard

You should know that the influx of EDI standards is not new as it has been happening for almost 50 years. In addition to this, EDI document formats have appeared to meet the requirements of specific industries like RosettaNet in High Tech and PEPPOL in European Public Sector. An ideal EDI solution should be able to provide support for all the EDI standards.

  • Support for EDI document types

The initial objective of EDI was limited to invoices and EDI payments only; it quickly addressed the business documents that underpin other key business processes. There are different types of EDI documents like purchase orders, invoices, acknowledgement, shipping notices, financial statements, products and sales catalogues. A good EDI solution offers all the EDI documents.

You should know that there are hundreds of EDI document types available. That is why it has become a necessity to have an Electronic Data Interchange solution services which provide maximum EDI documents.

  • Support for communication protocols

The list of communication protocols supporting EDI transactions is very long. Some of the most common communication protocols are FTP, OFTP, HTTP, etc. If you don’t want any such hassle, then you should choose EDI solution that supports most of the communication protocols. It helps you to connect with all the trading partners easily.

EDI is one of the quickest and seamless ways of data integration for it minimizes not only manual workload but also reduces error. At the same time, it has also proved to be a cost effective solution for a firm. You should never miss analyzing an EDI solution against the features mentioned in this blog post.

However, if you want to reap the advantages of EDI solution, you should always go for an EDI managed service provider. Here at Data Integration Specialist, we offer remote EDI expert to either complement your existing EDI solution or to act as a remote EDI coordinator.

If your customers require Electronic Data Interchange as a prerequisite to doing business with them, then there are many solutions to review.  Data Integration Specialists can help steer you down the path of the best offerings that will fit your ECommerce agenda.  Email EDIhelp@dis-llc.com for help or visit www.dataintegrationspecialists.com.

Key Benefit of EDI for Small business

KEY BENEFIT OF EDI FOR SMALL BUSINESS 

Businesses that utilize EDI understand that the key benefit of EDI for small business is customer satisfaction and client retention.  Many will be surprised to know that it costs 25 more times to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing one.  More and more businesses are now focusing on increasing customer satisfaction and realize that it is the main key benefit of EDI for small business, but not every company is successful at keeping clients happy.  Improving customer satisfaction might sound very easy, but it is one of the most complicated things in the industry and that’s why only a handful of businesses can achieve it.   Customer satisfaction is the real key benefit of EDI, in general, but when it comes to small businesses, an integrated EDI solution is critical to healthy EDI trading partner production.  Customer satisfaction is one of the most important reasons why businesses have started moving to Electronic Data Interchange. But still, many businesses agonize that abandoning the paper-based data exchange format and pouring money for shifting to the electronic format is a good decision or not. 
Why is the manual process not effective for keeping customers satisfied?If you look at the cost involved in rectifying the errors and redoing everything related to data exchange because of manual data transfer, then the price of shifting to EDI will start looking worthwhile. Processing manual orders is applicable for your business only when you are dealing with two or three orders a week. But, when you start getting hundreds to thousands of order a week, then keeping your customers satisfied through the manual process, will become very complicated. This is why EDI software for small business is the best option.How can EDI help you in improving customer satisfaction?The three main things that customers want from your business are a good product, economical price, and timely delivery. If you fail to give products to customers where they want and when they want, then the chances of your success will start shrinking. EDI solutions can act as a foundation for giving your customers what they want from your business. With the help of EDI, you will be able to increase the accuracy of your orders and boost the speed of the payment process. In addition to this, you will also be able to bridge the communication gap between your business and your customers. By improving communication, you will be able to keep your customers in the loop and let them know where their product is in the supply chain.According to the Harvard Business Review, if a business succeeds in eliminating the human touchpoint necessary for human interaction then, it will be able to increase loyalty and satisfaction by many folds. All this will lead to increased profit and since customer satisfaction is directly linked to the overall growth of a business, your chances of success will increaseIn the current era, EDI can give you a competitive as you will be able to keep your customers satisfied without putting much effort. By continuously providing a positive experience to your customer, you will also enhance your trustworthiness and reliability among the customers and that’s why EDI becomes more important for you. Businesses working with satisfied customers can earn 6% more profit that those businesses that don’t have a satisfied customer base.

With more effective, reliable, quick and accurate digital trading capabilities, you will be able to build a close relationship with your customers and thus, you will be able to increase your profit margin as well. So, just choose the right EDI software for small business and use it as a foundation for increasing customer satisfaction.