Tag: salesforce edi connector
June 20, 2019
Why Convert EDI to XML?
What's the best way to convert a document from EDI to some other format, such as Excel, CSV, or a format compatible with your CRM or ERP system? It may seem counterintuitive, but if you want to convert an EDI document to another format, converting it to XML first and then converting that XML docume... [read more]
May 20, 2019
Syncrofy Partners with CData Arc for EDI Visibility
In the modern digital enterprise ecosystem, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has grown far beyond the simple exchange of standard business documents. The inherent complexity of vast organizations in business with thousands of vendors, suppliers, and customers across the globe means the ability to ... [read more]
April 19, 2019
First-in-First-Out: How to Fast-Track EDI Onboarding
We are often asked about the biggest challenges in onboarding EDI trading partners. While pointing out missed opportunities in a post-project review is easy, finding a strategic advantage within an ongoing concern is much, much harder. Onboarding programs are no different, historically facilitated ... [read more]
April 12, 2019
X12 vs. EDIFACT: a Complete Rundown
EDI offers many different document types. The most common are ANSI ASC X12 (X12) and UN/EDIFACT (EDIFACT). The two standards are quite similar, differing primarily in their use cases and terminology. Here are the differences and similarities between these two popular EDI document formats. Use Cases... [read more]
April 05, 2019
Direct EDI (AS2) vs. VANs: Pros, Cons and The Basics
Throughout the world, companies large and small alike are increasingly adding, expanding, and modernizing their EDI communications. If you need to meet partner EDI mandates or wish to capture the many benefits afforded by EDI connectivity with more of your partners, you can take several approaches ... [read more]
March 28, 2019
Walmart Adoption Nudges Blockchain EDI into the Mainstream
In September of 2019, Walmart will require more than 100 farms that supply leafy green vegetables to put detailed information about their food into a blockchain database developed by IBM. Walmart hopes to use the so-called IBM Food Trust blockchain to track this produce as it moves through the supp... [read more]
February 25, 2019
AS2 Security Basics
Applicability Statement 2, or AS2, is one of the most secure file transfer protocols for data exchange between trading partners. AS2 combines a number of secure and widely used technologies, including HTTPS, SSL Certificates, S/MIME and file hashing. How Does AS2 Security Work? Walking through the ... [read more]
January 28, 2019
API vs. EDI: Why Not Both?
Since the early 70s, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has been the gold standard for exchanging information for supply chain workflows. EDI establishes a set of messaging standards for transferring data from system to system in electronic format without the need for paper and manual processes. But... [read more]
August 30, 2018
Automatically Send Emails to New Salesforce Leads
Today's sales and marketing teams manage contacts across disparate cloud SaaS tools, CRMs, marketing automation platforms and email clients. Naturally, teams want to unify these tools so that interactions from one contact management tool — e.g. creating Salesforce leads — trigger intelligent automa... [read more]