EDI features you need to know

To put it simply, all companies are able to use and integrate EDI into their operations or management system as long as the commercial documents (invoices, purchase orders, mandates, etc.) can be interpreted and integrated into the information system in an automated manner. The success of EDI has been mainly due to logistics companies which were the first to adopt this tool. Indeed, the use of EDI has been essential in their activities and has allowed them to increase their turnover considerably.

The first and foremost thing you need to know is that in order to automate the documents, they need to be in a standard format agreed between the two entities (customers and suppliers).

First, gather all the information needed to complete the document and create the EDI file according to the integration guide.

Then translate the data so that the internal format is converted into EDI format

Finally, transmit the document to your carrier, without forgetting to determine the connection method in order to carry out the transmission.

By following these steps, you will become a pro in the use of EDI documents. And you will see your working habits change positively with guaranteed results.

As we have seen before, the automation of operations is an advantage, no more need to print or handle your documents, you reduce the risks of loss and errors. This time saving will allow you to focus your attention on more important issues.

It will also allow you to reduce your costs, in fact EDI allows you to reduce the costs of managing commercial documents by a minimum of 35%, with savings of up to 90% for electronic invoices for example.

You will also be able to optimize your teams, EDI will take care of the management of your commercial documents, and you can position your team on tasks with high added value.

Finally, you will improve your services as your customers will benefit from more accurate information on production schedules and deliveries.

Logiciels Épisode guarantees that our experience has shown that this solution is the answer to many complications. Discover our Negolink solution and do not hesitate to contact us for any information request. We are here to answer them.

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