In many companies the reality looks like this:
- Many EDIFACT message types (INVOICE, ORDER, ORDERRES, DESADV etc.) must be checked and processed manually.
- Transmission channels such as FTP or e-mail cause delays and offer little transparency.
- Every trading partner requires its own format variants and mapping rules.
- EDI is isolated from the ERP – data must be imported/exported or transferred manually.
- Marketplace transactions (e.g. Amazon Business) run on separate platforms.
The result:
- Error-prone processes and duplicate work
- Delayed invoicing and incoming payments
- Lack of overview of order status