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Benefits of EDI
The benefits of EDI can be categorized into four key value statements. Evaluate each based on your business needs to determine if EDI is the right solution for your needs.
- Rapid and Accurate Data Transfer
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- Eliminate sluggish data transfer that leaves any chance of human error. EDI reduces the time needed to flow through your full business cycle, improving cash flow and making sure pertinent information is delivered on time, every time.
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- Workflow Efficiencies
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- Reduce errors and customer challenges with a dependable data exchange option. Gives your workforce back the time they need to focus on priority tasks to help your business grow.
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- Affordable Solution
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- Manual processing keeps fixed costs high and often ads a human and technology variable that adds unnecessary expenses and wastes vital resources, like paper. An EDI digital solution gives you more room in your budget to put dollars behind business growth opportunities, like marketing and business development.
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- Strategic Support
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- Find out how your business is working in real time, with visibility on every level of your workflow. Implement immediate updates and upgrades to eliminate inefficiencies and support new business opportunities with dependable, proven solutions.
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Benefits of API
EDI vs. API:
Which Is Best for My Business?
An API solution may be less costly in the long run due to the lack of long term maintenance that EDI integration often requires. But keep in mind that APIs often require more collaboration between systems which may offset the initial savings in choosing an API and drive additional costs. EDIs are built to operate with a standard level of communication and data exchange but may limit visibility and functionality to real-time needs because EDI data is stored and then transmitted vs. API data which is continuously transmitted, eliminating any timing delay in data transmission.
To ultimately decide the best option for your organization, it’s important to consider your business partners and daily tasks. Also keep in mind your compliance and security requirements as one solution may be better than another based on individual needs. UpSwing can lay out all the pros and cons to each solution based on your identified needs and help you with setup and implementation. If you’re looking for solutions to match your specific needs, contact us today and let’s get started.
