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Edi Process

To start with EDI, a company must obtain an implementation guide from its trading partner defining document structures. It then purchases EDI software including document maps and a translator to transform data into the partner's layout. The company and partner test document exchanges and determine the exchange method, typically internet EDI or a value added network. They conduct tests to verify the software and partner's receipt of correct documents before fully switching off paper exchanges.

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Edi Process

To start with EDI, a company must obtain an implementation guide from its trading partner defining document structures. It then purchases EDI software including document maps and a translator to transform data into the partner's layout. The company and partner test document exchanges and determine the exchange method, typically internet EDI or a value added network. They conduct tests to verify the software and partner's receipt of correct documents before fully switching off paper exchanges.

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How do I start with EDI?

Once your company and your trading partner decide that you want to
conduct business using EDI, there are a few general steps you can take
to begin the process:
1. Obtain the EDI Implementation Guide from your trading partner. This will
define how your selected electronic business documents will be structured.

2. Purchase EDI software that includes document maps and a translator. This
software is used to transform your accounting system data (ie. orders,
shipments, etc) into the layout requested/required by your trading partner.
3. Once this software is setup you and your trading partner will typically begin
testing document exchanges.
4. Communicate with your trading partner to determine how your EDI
documents can be exchanged. The most common methods are via Internet
EDI, a Value Added Network (VAN), or direct one-to-one/peer-to-peer
electronic document transfer. The eBridge Connections ePortal solution uses
Internet EDI as the primary method of exchanging business documents with
trading partners. We can also exchange documents with VANs as
interconnects.
5. Conduct a set of tests with your EDI solution provider to verify that your
software operates correctly and your trading partner receives the documents
correctly.

6. Perform parallel document processing where you still send and receive your
paper documents with your trading partner.

7. Eventually switch off paper business document exchange. You will notice a
large reduction of document processing costs, dramatic increase of accuracy
of the data, speed of exchange of business documents, improved cash flows,
reduced processing errors and an increase in customer service levels.

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