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Success Stories - Process automation with direct EDI connection
PROCESS AUTOMATION WITH DIRECT EDI CONNECTION
Definition and process
EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange, meaning the exchange of business processes/documents between customer and supplier systems without the need for manual intervention. Communication between different IT systems is enabled by a number of specially developed international standards.
The sequence for a new interface is as follows:
1. Preliminary discussion:
Definition of contact persons, requirements/targets, definition of processes, for example in the event of data and transmission errors
2. Synchronization of master data:
Master data is synchronized for each item in order to optimize missing/incorrect master data.
3. Determination of communication and document type:
Type of commu-nication: AS2, FTP, SFTP, standard formats: EDIFACT, OpenTrans
4. Test phase:
The communication connection is saved and tested. The message types are exchanged in test mode and the system fine-tuned accordingly.
5. Live-operation:
After a successful test phase, the electronic data exchange can go live.
THE CHALLENGE
Introduction of an automated ordering process that no longer requires the EDI service provider that previously functioned as the intermediary.
GREATER
EFFICIENCY
EFFICIENCY
SAVES
PROCESS COSTS
PROCESS COSTS
MINIMIZED
ERROR RATE
ADVANTAGES AND SOLUTION
Previously, Unimatic GmbH used a service provider as an intermediary for the transfer of documents. This step has now been eliminated, which has made the process faster and lowered costs. Thanks to the now automated ordering process, RIEGLER is able to react directly.
In short, electronic data exchange between companies saves process costs:
- Automated transfer of receipts
- No duplication
- Faster business processes
- Minimized error rate
- 24/7 availability
- Paper documents obsolete
- Simplified communication
Thanks to RIEGLER’s fast and reliable response, we are able to serve our customers much faster and more predictably than before. We have also been able to minimize stock levels and can view the status of individual consignments at all times.
Documents that can be exchanged via EDI
- Orders
- Order confirmations
- Shipping notifications
- Invoices
Compressed air and fluid technology are the core competencies of Unimatic GmbH. As a system partner and full-service provider with over 50 years of experience, the company stands for creative and application-oriented solutions.
Today, Unimatic operates as a technology-oriented, medium-sized company in the field of automation. With a head office in Norderstedt (Hamburg) and a branch in Stuhr (Bremen), Unimatic GmbH scores points as a family business and is your full- service partner in the field of compressed air and fluid technology.
Are you interested in a similar solution for your company? Contact us without obligation.
GET IN TOUCH
Manuel Vogel
eSolutions Manager
manuel.vogel(at)riegler.de
Phone: 07125 9497-284
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