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EDI implementation process
EDI Vendor
ComplianceSupplier Adoption Assistance from CovalentWorks quickly increases the number of EDI vendors and suppliers who exchange electronic documents with you. EDI vendor compliance and XML connection objectives are achieved in less time. Through our EDI assistance program, your B2B goals are reached with less effort from your staff by leveraging our years of experience with suppliers, EDI compliance and technology.
Want more EDI information? Interested in our EDI assistance? Below is a summary of how our EDI Vendor and Supplier Adoption Assistance works:
Targeting
We first work to understand your goals and objectives. Your transaction volumes with suppliers, buying processes and payment processes are analyzed to determine the basis for effective targeting. Suppliers are then typically divided into three target groups:- Very high payback for B2B connections
- Medium payback for B2B connections
- Low or no payback.
Preparation
Next we review your B2B connection capabilities and EDI compliance requirements. Your B2B vendor processes, business rules and exceptions are documented if necessary and made available on-line for suppliers. A communication plan for contacting suppliers is developed. B2B connection alternatives for the first two groups of suppliers are developed.Training
People in your organization who work with suppliers are trained and the EDI information they need is made available. The Supplier Adoption program is explained and the part they play in it is made clear. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions are reviewed.Recruiting
CovalentWorks contacts suppliers on your behalf. The benefits of implementing B2B processes with your company are communicated. Alternatives for B2B connections to support their EDI compliance or other electronic format such as XML compliance are presented. Questions are answered and suppliers are signed up.Implementation
Suppliers are hooked up with your B2B capability. Testing is performed to ensure EDI compliance and or XML compliance with your standards and business procedures. Supplier questions are answered and issues resolved.Tracking
Reporting of progress is reviewed. Successes are debriefed. Problems are highlighted for follow up and resolutions.Additional information - Call 800-233-2816 or contact us for more information about Supplier Adoption Assistance from CovalentWorks.
You may want to check out these links to other CovalentWork solutions and information:
B2B solutions overview - Web based EDI and XML
EDI translation services for any format
EDI services for EDI vendor compliance
Glossary of EDI, XML, B2B ecommerce internet terms
