3PL Solutions  EDI Services

SaaS EDI Services for Third-Party Logistics Providers

Gain Competitive Advantage Leveraging Outsourced EDI

SPS Commerce offers a broad range of outsourced trading partner integration services that help third-party logistics providers (3PLs) improve global supply chain visibility and enable their customers to comply with retailers’ electronic trading requirements. Our SaaS EDI approach eliminates the need for installing and managing traditional EDI software. This allows you to remain focused on your core competencies, not on managing EDI technology or an EDI department.

SPS Commerce helps 3PLs compete and grow in the marketplace with:

• The ability to sell a complete supply chain solution including a world-class EDI component
• A flexible and comprehensive EDI solution that spans all order management models, document types, and integration methods.
• The ability to flexibly integrate with your customers using our Any-to-Any Data Translation service.
• The largest footprint in the industry with instant access to our trading partner network of more than 1,300 retailers and 62,000 suppliers.
• Proven methodologies for quickly bringing on new customers.
• Back-up/Disaster Recovery – Send and receive key EDI documents via the Internet if your core application goes down.
• Predictable, fixed and known monthly costs.
• Access to joint marketing programs to acquire new customers through the SPS Commerce Ecosystem.

Boost Profitability, Reduce Risk

SPS Commerce offers flexible and reliable outsourced EDI services that are used by more than 37,000 customers around the world. Proven maps, used by thousands of suppliers daily, create an internal checks-and-balances system that reduces errors, mitigates risk, and limits chargebacks. Our SaaS approach to EDI and data exchange gives all members of the supply chain simultaneous access to the same information, to ensure that everyone is on the same page.

SPS’ multi-tenant application model enables customers to leverage common hardware, software, infrastructure, staff, and business and technical processes, including pre-built trading partner maps. The result is greater reliability, faster implementation times, and lower cost of ownership. In addition, SPS manages your EDI operations, freeing up your staff to work on more strategic priorities and allowing you to stay focused on running your business.

In-House EDI Model
3PLs that manage their own EDI have to create customized maps for every customer’s unique specifications for transactions with each of their retailers. These organizations also manage staff, software, and associated hardware to run their EDI operations.

Outsourced EDI Model
Working with SPS Commerce, 3PLs have access to thousands of pre-built maps for leading retailers. Our outsourced approach eliminates the need for purchasing and maintaining traditional EDI software and related hardware. Plus, our team of EDI experts manages your EDI operations so you can focus on your core business.

Flexible EDI Services to Meet Your Customers’ Requirements

SPS Commerce offers flexible options to meet your need for operational speed or control based on your customers’ EDI requirements and processes. Whether your customer is currently using their own in-house EDI software or another EDI provider, SPS Commerce will manage their requirements on your behalf.

Our outsourced EDI services for 3PLs include:

• File Integration: This service eliminates the need for data entry by sending data directly into and out of your TMS, accounting, ERP and/or warehousing system(s). Integrated EDI is ideal for high-volume manufacturers.
• WebForms: For low transaction volumes, web-based EDI allows you to send and receive mission-critical documents easily and efficiently using online templates. Keystrokes are minimized by forms that automatically pre-fill information and check for syntax or business errors before sending documents to your customers.