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91%
of midmarket companies outsourcing their integrations increased the value of their B2B program[1]

An EDI integration solution to automate B2B processes

Get the right mix of outsourced EDI supply chain integration and self-service tools to fit your organization

Improve efficiency without straining resources by automating B2B processes. Collaborate effortlessly with your customers and trading partners across the globe. Get more done without switching between systems by seamlessly flowing data into your Oracle NetSuite®, Microsoft™ Dynamics 365®, SAP® S/4HANA, IBM i, or any ERP system.

Whether you are a growing mid-market company or an established larger enterprise, leverage B2B software with the right mix of managed EDI services and self-service tools that won’t strain internal resources or budgets.

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Benefits of flexible EDI integration B2B solutions

Meet EDI integration deadlines with existing resources and without risk. Choose an EDI solution that is ready to scale when you are. See the competitive advantages of automated EDI.

Find your B2B edge in IDC's brief

  • Automate processes

    Reduce manual B2B work with a cloud EDI solution that integrates systems with external partners to deliver more efficient EDI transactions and automation capabilities.

  • Reduce costs

    Realize ROI with EDI software that reduces the cost of transaction handling, corrections, chargebacks, and other penalties caused by avoidable manual data entry errors.

  • Increase EDI solution flexibility

    Give your EDI supply chain integration software the flexibility to quickly add new trading partners, reach new markets, and change direction in the face of disruption.

  • Optimize B2B software capabilities

    Use composable supply chain optimization add-ons to scale capabilities and quickly respond to changing customer needs, speed time to market, and improve performance.

  • Ease ERP EDI integration management

    Connect your ERP or other system with pre-built EDI-to-API integration adapters. Complete tasks without leaving NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or your ERP system of choice.

  • Gain end-to-end visibility and improved decision making

    Access real time end-to-end visibility and uncover insights for data-driven decisions. Improve supply chain deliverables, such as on-time delivery and reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).

The impact of scalable EDI solutions

  • Cost of doing business

    Most EDI solutions have a one-size-fits-all approach that eliminates some manual work but falls short of what growing businesses really need. Get an EDI integration solution that delivers enterprise-grade speed and reliability at a mid-market budget.

  • Partner onboarding

    Businesses need the flexibility to meet varied requirements and communication standards while growing their global network and speeding time to revenue. Support all regional and global standards to quickly add new partners anywhere in the world.

  • Supply chain collaboration and customer relations

    Relying on email, spreadsheets, and paper documents causes fragmentation and errors and inhibits crucial customer relationships. Enhance collaboration, accelerate turnaround, and eliminate errors to become a preferred partner with your customers.

  • Business growth and resilience

    EDI integration environments enable growth and improve agility amidst market fluctuations. Rely on a trusted EDI vendor with expertise, self-service tools, and enterprise-level technology to remove transformation roadblocks and resource bottlenecks.

  • Internal business system integration

    Reducing manual effort and enabling data visibility requires system integration. ERP integration with a customizable, pre-built adapter achieves seamless data flows and allows a real-time view of all transactions directly within your ERP system.

  • Resource optimization

    Despite increasing investment in EDI integration, businesses struggle with finite IT resources and network complexity that delay integration projects. Leverage an EDI integration platform with intuitive self-service tools and professional support.

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Frequently asked questions

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between business partners. By moving from a paper-based or email-based exchange of business documents to a standard EDI format, businesses can send and receive purchase orders (POs), advanced ship notices (ASNs), invoices, and more straight to the appropriate internal application (e.g. ERP), without requiring human interaction. Learn more.

Because EDI documents are processed by computers rather than humans, a standard format must be used so the receiving computer can read and understand the documents. Today, there are many EDI standards, protocols, and versions in use. OpenText delivers the broadest EDI integration support of any EDI vendor including specific regional and industry standards, as well as API integration and email/fax to EDI solutions.

Early B2B integration solutions focused on replacing manual processes with automated digital alternatives, mostly using EDI. Once organizations started trading electronically, it became clear that business processes could be further enhanced by introducing additional features to the same B2B integration solution. While EDI remains a bedrock of B2B integration technologies, there are an additional range of features that should be included: Global partner management, business process management, enterprise application integration, business activity monitoring, advanced analytics, and more. Discover 5 ways B2B integration tools can deliver a competitive advantage.

As a leader in EDI and B2B integration, OpenText understands that our customers’ success is our success. Our vast team of experienced B2B and EDI professionals ensure each of our 35,000+ customers are supported, whether they need a quick error resolution or a strategic roadmap to implement complex integrations. Learn more about how our EDI experts can help.

Electronic commerce (ecommerce) is a general term that refers to the exchange of information via electronic media such as the internet and private communication networks. Electronic data exchange (EDI) is the most commonly used B2B ecommerce technology today and refers to the digital exchange of business documents, such as purchase order and invoices, in a standard electronic format between business partners. Read the blog and learn more.

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Products

OpenText offers a choice of solutions for B2B data exchange and integration:

Add-ons and extensions

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Support and guidance

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Smarter EDI integration resources

Simplify EDI integration

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Reduce EDI integration complexity with ERP adapter kits

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Reduce EDI integration complexity with trading partner kits

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How AI is shaping the future of EDI

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EDI vs. API: Why both still matter in a modern supply chain

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Top 5 signs you need an EDI strategy and B2B integration insights

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Be a supplier of choice for your large partners with EDI integration

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Footnotes

Footnotes

  1. [1]CIO, Simplify EDI integration: Combine an Outsourced B2B Approach with Self-Service Tools, 2023.