FULL-SERVICE EDI
Evaluating your EDI options: seven building blocks of full-service EDI.
What’s the difference between managed EDI services and full-service EDI?
A managed EDI service is a cloud-based EDI solution in which the EDI provider is responsible for the developing and maintaining the core technology, but requires internal staffing for the day-to-day customization, optimization and operations of the technology.
Full-service EDI is a cloud-based solution and associated staffing resources that customize, optimize and operate the technology. In this model, the EDI provider carries out a complete business function on behalf of the customer.
THE CHALLENGE
Which type of EDI solution is right for your business?
THE APPROACH
A side by side comparison of a managed service solution vs. full-service EDI.
THE SOLUTION
A complete evaluation of EDI providers and the pros & cons of their offerings.
Full-service EDI solutions have seven primary components:
- Technology
- Trading partner expertise
- Design and configuration
- Trading partner communication
- Testing and launch
- Proactive monitoring and analysis
- Ongoing resource access
Full-service EDI providers deliver cloud-based technology and associated staffing resources that customize, optimize and operate the technology. Use these definitions and qualifying questions to make an apples-to-apples comparison between solution providers.
Does your company need a managed EDI service or full-service EDI?
On the surface, cloud EDI solutions sound similar, but in reality, there are vast differences between providers.
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