The main advantages of EDI Software as a Service

EDI SaaS is a combination of two acronyms used to describe supply chain technology services:

EDI – In the context of business technology, EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. EDI is defined as the automated exchange of order message data between trading partners, in a standardised digital format. This includes, but is not limited to; POs, invoices, shipping labels, ASNs, etc.

SaaS – This acronym stands for Software as a Service. It is categorised as the use of cloud based applications that are accessed over the internet. Some examples of SaaS applications in business include payroll, accounting, CRM, HR, ERP etc.

Therefore, SaaS EDI describes the cloud-based application which provides the automated exchange of standardised business data/messages.

EDI supports global commerce by providing the fast and accurate exchange of data between trading parties.

This frictionless business solution has a number of key benefits:

1. Reduce manual processes
2. Speed up invoice payments
3. Eliminate errors
4. Maximise efficiency

There are additional benefits for business, in the context of SaaS EDI. In short, SaaS can help organisations optimise their budgets by offering cost-effective software, coupled with professional support.

On top of the core benefits of EDI, SaaS solutions offer organisations:

• Lower up-front costs
• Affordability for SMEs
• Quicker implementation
• Greater flexibility as business needs and markets change
• Removal of the responsibility for upgrades and licensing

Organisations are discovering that a cloud-based, fully managed EDI service is far more cost-effective.

On-premise legacy EDI solutions have a shelf life, and many are coming up to ‘end-of-life’. On average, these systems need to be updated or changed every five to seven years. However, fully managed cloud EDI applications offer a more future-proof service.

With EDI Software as a Service the technology is more sophisticated and flexible, such as harnessing narrow AI and systems integrations. This allows the organisation to maintain a more agile supply chain that can rapidly respond to market changes.

At Transalis, we have developed scalable EDI SaaS solutions, which are hosted securely in the cloud.

We offer transparently priced product bundles to suit every industry sector and supply chain complexity. There’s no limits on message exchange volumes and absolutely no hidden fees (such as VAN charges).

Our solutions are quick to set up and easy to operate. We configure the solution according to your needs, using all recognised message standards and common EDI protocols.

Our team of onboarding specialists will also help you with the efficient onboarding of new trading partners onto your EDI platform as you look to expand your trading network.

We have a dedicated team that keep our EDI SaaS platform updated to meet future market requirements. This means you don’t need to invest in any extra server, licence or other applications.

If you’re new to EDI and need to get it set up ASAP, then you can buy our eDI Instant solution online for just £495pa for one trading connection!

Our other EDI bundles start from 2 trading connections and scale up in terms of complexity. The eDI Freedom calculator allows you to compare our solutions and find the right one for your business.