eBridge has continued to post monthly YouTube videos in order to help share valuable business intelligence with small to mid-sized businesses regarding CRM, EDI, supply chain management and e-Commerce (web store) integration. This month’s video explains how EDI Integration works and the various stages within EDI Integration.
Are you aware of any other key factors to consider when doing an EDI implementation? Feel free to leave a comment.
1. Designate an ‘EDI Person/Captain’ within your business as a go-to contact for your EDI provider – creating a single contact allows for quick resolution to issues that may arise. This will ensure that your EDI is up and running promptly.
2. If you are already dealing with a VAN – ensure that your provider has all the information they need to communicate and setup with your VAN.
3. Ensure that the translator/communication software is installed on the computer to be used for EDI.
4. Give advanced notice to your EDI client or trading partner to allow them to respond quickly during the testing phase of the project.
5. Label software and label printer if required need to be installed for ASN’s.
6. Expect a certain level of commitment on your part for the initial setup and implementation of the EDI process.
7. Make sure the lines of communication are open - expect phone calls and emails from your EDI provider – delaying the response time can impact the project timeline.
If you would like to add to this list, please feel free to leave a comment.
For customers using Sage BusinessWorks or Sage BusinessVision, yes there is an integrated EDI solution available for you! And at a very low flat rate you will have have communication to your trading partners such as Wal-mart, Kroger, JC Penny, Bass Pro, etc etc as we have 1000’s of documents and 1000’s of implementations for EDI over the last 15 years.
You don’t need to be buying all sorts of software or getting charged VAN fees over and over again, with our Bridge installed and some set-up you will be up and running with an easy to use EDI solution that gives you the option to grow should you migrate over to the next Sage Software ERP such as MAS 90 or MAS 200.
If you have any questions about our eBridge Software EDI solutions please feel free to contact me.
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