7 Step Guide For Successful EDI Implementation

by Apprisia C. SAP Service Provider

While there remains no doubt about the potency of EDI system solutions in simplifying business processes across the world, the system installation still has its own sets of internal complexity.

Let’s find out what are the major elements that can help to tone down the labor of this installation process.

The core factors responsible for the success of EDI Implementation:

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A local controller Master Data Management System
Authority throughout the corporation to access all products been sold in the market
Allocation of adequate resources
The right recruitment of people for different job profiles with a single master leader
Complete backing of management
Timely deliveries and smooth project management
Deep understanding of the local market for delivering further assistance

The step-by-step guide to the most effective installation of your EDI system:

Prep-up: The first pre-requisite of the induction of any EDI integration project is the presence of a senior management team with a project manager and representatives from different departments of operation like sales, information services etc. This ensures the smooth flow of information and funds deeper insights into the goals and scope of the project.

Create targets: The implementation team shall be responsible to look after the timely set-up and development of a plan with all information about tasks, resources and delivery targets.

Standardization: With the EDI format and communication protocols standardized, all documentation and specs becomes manageable when on-run.

Choosing the right documents for EDI transaction: Trading partners often specify EDI standards and type of documents they transact in.

Choose the format: Depending upon the size of your company, you need to choose the right format of EDI; cloud-based service or on-premise.

Direct System or file integration: The total decision of this depends on whether the software management system is a legacy or modern system.

Establish a pilot project: Pilot projects are initiated to figure out loopholes in the set-up.

Set-up: In the final step, launch your EDI to business partners with the best combination of user training, proper implementation scheme and establishment of an element.

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