SAP IDocs and SEEBURGER Business Integration Server™ together
process the most complex and mission critical EDI for global
enterprises. Too often though, companies
using BIS for X12 and EDIFACT EDI often find they are unable to change
existing maps due to their complexity and time constraints. Fortunately, an experienced EDI
specialist can readily make the changes needed. Together with DCS you can master the
mapping utility; though difficult to learn it offers the most flexibility
of any integration tool. This
means you can move to linking all customers and vendors (even those not
preferring EDI) because BIS supports XML as well. Cost savings are
realized more quickly when leveraging existing, time-tested tools.
Overview
Most SAP shops have long-ago accommodated key Customers by receiving PO's, sending Shipment Notices and Invoices, and
receiving Remittance Advices. Most have over 100 key customers and numerous
low volume, non-EDI Customers. Conversion of non-EDI customers yields
the most rapid pay-back.
Moving low volume Customers to an automated method means more
conveniences for them and then more sales. There are two ways to link.
1. Surprisingly,
many Customers use EDI, but have not been asked to do so by the Customer
Service department. These are the easiest Customers to automate.
2. Other
Customers can be asked to send XML or spreadsheet data. The key is a
continual, low level rollout of the Customers to EDI processes.
After customers are converted, you may wish to integrate key
Vendors. The killer document is
the inbound PO Acknowledgement (855 or ORDRSP), which alerts material
planners to short-shipments or late-shipments. This approach not only enlarges the
savings, but also makes the purchasing and logistics departments look
good. Building "ownership" of an automation project smoothes
its implementation.
Conclusion
SEEBURGER’s BIS for EDI is a process automation tool not
sufficiently used. More integration
means more time to scrutinize customer orders, a capped head count, and
quicker business cycles. Our DCS PROMPT™ Remote Support Service and GROW™ Development Services are
standardized services to ensure thorough, quick, and economical solutions.
DCS will speed up the process with our extensive experience with
SEEBURGER and your business application, and charge you a fair hourly
rate of less than $140 an hour. The first step is our Free EDI Assessment
Read an EDI success Story: SEEBURGER Management.
