Infor NxTrend EDI a Challenge?
We Can Help

Introduction

DCS has in-depth experience working with Infor's NxTrend^TM (or SX.enterprise^TM) Interchange Documents. We can help you integrate your NxTrend system with your existing EDI system or help you select an appropriate EDI translator to integrate with

Overview

Integration with NxTrend or SX.enterprise is a significant task. The structure can be complex and difficult to tackle. For example user exits or scripts are frequently used when mapping to/from NxTrend's flat files.

EDI too often is an afterthought during the NxTrend implementation, or comes up suddenly as an “on demand” project requested by a key customer that needs to be completed yesterday. In both scenarios you are forced to piece together a workable solution. This is something that you must do well and ensure that best business practices are followed, since future development is built on this foundation.

Here are the necessary deliverables you must provide:

Planning

• Identify key resources and opportunities in your NxTrend environment.
• Develop the project plan with all of its appropriate components (including training).
• Set-up your development and test EDI systems.

EDI Development

• Create a comprehensive map for each key Transaction Set, e.g. INbound Purchase Orders (850).
• Customize the comprehensive map for each Trading Partner.
• Set-up and test communications between the translator and NxTrend.
• Set-up data transmission testing: setting AS2 or FTP over your VPN to your Trading Partner's test mailbox. This is done while working closely with the firewall manager.
• Archive off the old EDI system and data.

NxTrend Development

• Set-up the NxTrend tables required to receive/send flat files (Port setup, Partner Cross-References, Partner Profiles, etc.).
• Identify the document Types and the flat file layouts to/from NxTrend.
• Work with your programmer to help define any custom NxTrend flat file requirements.

Implementation

• Install and test the finished maps and setup.
• Train users (Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and more).
• Train I.T. (daily operations and mapping).
• Have help available for support if needed.

Conclusion

Let DCS help build your EDI foundation or add more process automation. Since NxTrend/SX.enterprise mapping is not trivial, we recommend DCS Grow™ development service. Your mapping will be thorough, quick, and economical due to our many years of NxTrend EDI experience in your industry. Having DCS develop the first few Trading Partners and communication parameters lowers the cost of implementation and hastens payback.

Here are the reasons a consultant can help:

• Most of the U.S. companies conducting X12 or EDIFACT EDI requirements are well known to us.
• We have experience with cross-industry EDI transaction sets, not only Inbound PO's (850), Outbound ASN's (856), Outbound Invoices (810), but also the 3PL (94x series) transactions and Transportation (21x series) transactions.
• DCS uses the add-ons for NxTrend created by the EDI systems providers that can save cost.
• Communications set-up is a specialty of DCS. Connections using EDI INT AS2 (HTTPS in batch mode) reduce cost by elimination of pricey VANs.
• Documentation and Training are a must when implementing any EDI program.

Finally, DCS has helped many companies implement and/or maintain EDI in their NxTrend system. Using a seasoned expert who knows EDI and NxTrend’s will save you time and headaches. With experienced professionals, you can avoid common pitfalls when implementing EDI with your NxTrend application. Your first step is easy, email DCS for your free assessment.