DCS Company History

Providing Affordable EDI Consulting since 1991

Data Communication Solutions, Inc. a Minnesota corporation, was founded in 1991 by Darcy Running to provide affordable EDI consulting to companies that were just learning how to do business electronically. Mr. Running began working in data communication in 1983 and on EDI specifically in 1988. In 1996, DCS moved into its current Eden Prairie office building to accommodate the growing staff and the growing list of satisfied customers. DCS is now approaching two decades of consulting and is still helping companies of all sizes to be more competitive using EDI.

The DCS headquarters is in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. However, DCS consultants and customers can be found all around the country. We often support our customers remotely, as remote access tools allows faster service, significantly cuts costs by eliminating travel expenses, and is more environmentally friendly. DCS consultants will travel to customer sites for project kick-offs, training sessions, or for important “go-live” deadlines.

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Understanding EDI

understanding edi Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of routine business documents such as Purchase Orders, Shipment Notices, Invoices, and Remittance Advices without human intervention. Data moves from your customer’s computer system – through the Internet securely – to your computer system.

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Find the Right IT Partner

Choosing an I.T. partner can be daunting. Get it right, and you can increase efficiency; get it wrong, and your business may suffer. DCS will work with you to develop and maintain the process automation that best meets the needs of your company.

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