EDI Shopping Guide

On October 17, 2008. By Fran, under Tech Talk.

When it is time to purchase an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) system that will benefit you and your company, increase sales and keep track of business one must consider theses key points:

• How many vendors or customers are requiring EDI transactions?
• How does an EDI system cut down on clerical entry and redundant tasks?
• How will my relationship with trading partners benefit?
• Building a better customer service business?
• Planning for larger business and growth?

Remember to do your home work: learn about EDI via the internet, through clients, and ask plenty of questions. Make a checklist to have on hand when interviewing EDI providers. Knowledge is strategic. Use it to your benefit.

Hidden costs, monthly fees and yearly upgrades go unnoticed or unexplained in the scheme of service. Be upfront and inquisitive and you are off on the right track.

Let’s face it, every business has high hopes for being the next major player, in the game of trade. Thinking ahead or a five year plan is always a plus, but getting to the next level requires hard work, dedication, and most importantly, technology.

• Can your potential EDI service provide these benefits?
• What factors are important to your business plan by implementing EDI?

EDI has rewired business into a superhighway of fast communication, partner relationships and above all, a paperless office.

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