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How to Select the Best EDI Solutions for Small Business
2016
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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to the exchange of business documents between trading partners electronically.
Its main goal is to reach the highest possible level of automation via integrated data exchange, while avoiding paper-based and manual transactions.
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So EDI solutions for small business is like a data pipeline that connects suppliers and retailers so data
can flow in both directions
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• collect data and communicate information in real-time
• match the supply and demand efficiently• share information quickly
and accurately within the enterprise, and across the supply chain
• reduce manual effort and the cost of paper invoices
Why EDI Solutions for Small Business?
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So here are 6 rules to finding the best EDI solutions for small business...
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Rule nr. 1.
EDI solutions for small business should upport all data formats, transactions, label requirements, and workflow, including:
branded packing slips
purchase orders
invoices
advanced shipping notices
and specific workflow scenarios
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Rule nr.2.
EDI solutions for small business should offer comprehensive outsourced solution. They should be able to accommodate any mapping changes to allow supply chain management operations to onboard new trading partners quickly and efficiently.
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Rule nr.3.
EDI solutions for small business should use multi-tenant application architecture. Look for a provider with experience integrating with the back-end system that your company uses and references of clients integrating to back-end systems.
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Rule nr.4.
EDI solutions for small business should integrate easily into existing workflows efficiently.
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Rule nr.5.
EDI solutions for small business should offer secure user accounts. Clients want data where a product is in the supply chain and EDI solutions should give such visbility.
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Rule nr.6.
EDI solutions for small business should allow seamless migrations. EDI solutions are only as great as their capacity to accommodate your unique demands. The best solutions provide the necessary tools to make migrations among trading partners seamless – without interrupting their existing systems.
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Before choosing EDI solutions for small business, make sure you know your:
• transaction volume, • business resource needs, and • integration requirements.
SMBs with low document volume use online EDI portals to adopt EDI while keeping their expenses low.
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provides EDI solutions to cater for seamless
exchange of data among trading partners.
Learn more about our services here