Implementing additional EDI transactions When companies first implement Industrial/Commercial EDI, they typically spend a period of time expanding processing to new trading partners, thereby gaining significant experience in the process. At some point, however, companies expand to additional information exchanges to reap benefits in additional areas. Expansion to new transaction sets requires many of the same steps as … Read More →
Expansion to additional EDI partners The speed at which business expansion to additional EDI partners can be achieved depends on how well internal company’s systems have been set up to handle trading partner requirements. If few or no system changes are required to add a new trading partner, startup can occur quickly. If major system changes are required … Read More →
Implementing EDI: Communication Methods (Industrial/Commercial EDI Program) Several communication standards are used throughout the Industrial/Commercial sector. This allows for multiple communication standards to satisfy all customer/supplier needs. The communication of the message syntax is generally accomplished in one of three ways: Value Added Network (VAN). Direct trading partner interface. Internet. Value Added Network (VAN) The Value Added … Read More →
Implementing Initial EDI Transaction Sets: Comprehensive Guide The decision on which EDI transaction set(s) should be implemented first must take into consideration the benefits a company expects to gain from an EDI Program. The potential cost savings, supplier and customer capabilities, and costs of EDI integration into existing business systems will influence the transaction set implementation priorities. The suggested … Read More →