EDI studio

Solution overview

The EDI Studio module is part of the To-Increase Business Integration Solutions suite, providing tools that facilitate easy and effective electronic document interchange (EDI) communication for a wide variety of scenarios. EDI Studio enables streamlined communications for processes including orders, invoices, acknowledgements and advanced shipping notices.

ANEGIS selected To-Increase as a partner for its track record of delivering robust Dynamics-based solutions which have consistently met the complex requirements of customers in 45 countries over 12 years.

EDI Studio features

  • Streamlined communications – optimised communications in scenarios such as intercompany orders, validating sales orders and purchase orders confirmations, and communicating price and product changes to retail POS systems
  • Flexible exchanges – staging of messages possible as direct import, staging table, or change log forwarded in batches
  • Supported formats – common electronic document formats supported, such as EDIFACT (Europe), ANSI X12 (US), fixed text and XML
  • Workspace integration – business transactions and message exchanges can be tracked from within Dynamics 365 for Finance and OperationsWorkspaces

To-Increase innovative solutions

The innovative enterprise software solutions from To-Increase are trusted by thousands of customers across the globe. Based in the Netherlands, To-Increase is a nine-times winner of the Microsoft Inner Circle award for Dynamics, and three-times recipient of the outstanding global Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the year.

ANEGIS selected To-Increase as a partner for its track record of delivering robust Dynamics-based solutions which have consistently met the complex requirements of customers in 45 countries over 12 years.

Your local implementation partner

As an implementation partner, ANEGIS are experienced at integrating the module in each customer’s unique environment, keeping it updated and providing ongoing support.

ANEGIS are specialists in Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, servicing clients across Europe from offices in the UK and Poland. The teams of professionals at ANEGIS have successfully deployed Dynamics ERP systems hundreds of times, from the earliest Axapta version to the latest cloud-based Dynamics 365. This accumulated experience and expertise delivers a proven and fine-tuned methodology that mitigates risk, ensures project success and maximises return on investment.

Challenges

Configuration and integration complexity
Challenge:

Implementing EDI requires adaptation to the specifications of various trading partners.

Solution:

Utilizing data format mapping tools (e.g., XSLT) and an EDI platform that enables integration with different systems.

Data security and confidentiality
Challenge:

Data exchange must be secure and compliant with regulations.

Solution:

Using encryption protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS), authentication, and monitoring data access.

Error management and retransmissions
Challenge:

Data exchange can encounter errors, such as partner unavailability or incorrect data.

Solution:

Retransmission mechanisms (e.g., ACK/NAK) and monitoring transaction status.

Collaboration with different trading partners
Challenge:

Each partner may have different requirements for data formats and communication protocols.

Solution:

Using a flexible EDI system that allows configuration of various data exchange profiles.

Scalability and performance
Challenge:

The EDI system must handle a large number of transactions, especially during peak business periods.

Solution:

Optimizing infrastructure (e.g., servers, internet connections) and using distributed EDI systems.

Advantages

Automation and efficiency improvement

An EDI system enables the automation of data exchange processes between companies. Instead of manually transferring documents such as orders, invoices, or delivery confirmations, EDI allows for electronic information exchange. This shortens operation times, minimizes the risk of errors, and increases efficiency.

Security beyond legal compliance

EDI ensures secure data transmission. All information is encrypted, minimizing the risk of confidential data leaks. Additionally, using EDI helps companies avoid errors from manually re-entering information.

More accurate analyses

Data transmitted via EDI is structured and uniform, making analysis and reporting easier. Companies can better understand their processes, identify trends, and make more informed business decisions.

Enhanced Collaboration

EDI allows companies to communicate more effectively with trading partners. A shared data exchange platform facilitates tracking the status of orders, deliveries, and payments. This contributes to better coordination of activities between companies.

Improved inventory monitoring and production planning

EDI enables real-time tracking of inventory levels and forecasting production or delivery needs. This allows for better inventory management and optimization of logistics processes.

More efficient customer service

An EDI system enables faster order and delivery processing. Customers receive accurate information about the status of their transactions, leading to better customer relationships and satisfaction with the service.

"Based on our cooperation, we confirm the experience, professionalism and realibility of ANEGIS employees. We recommend this vendor as a reliable business partner."
Ewa Franczak
Group Information Systems Manager, Nicols
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