In the case of electronic data interchange commonly referred to as EDI, your company’s integration plan might look perfect and the result of successful implementation might be motivating enough to get you started right away. However, a few important considerations are often overlooked resulting in glitches that you are not ready for.

EDI Should Fit Your Needs and Not Vice Versa

This rule does not apply to EDI alone but to almost all business solutions that you want to incorporate. EDI does not have to be complicated. If it is, then you are doing it wrong. It has to adapt to your existing processes, blend within without much hassles. If you are taking up an EDI initiative with Microsoft Dynamics AX, then it does not have to be about complex upgrades, too technical tools, etc.

If it is about reducing the work of our employees or even about automation, EDI has a lot to offer. It requires you to make use of the right Software that is versatile and able to handle the diversity of your business. Your plan for EDI implementation would have already taken care of the expectations that you have from EDI and once you have this figured out, the right Software is not difficult to choose.

Customization Is a Must

All businesses are not the same and a certain level of customization is an absolute necessity in case of EDI implementation. The level of customization can either be intense or not so much depending on how widespread your business operations are. You can easily find vendor partners who specialize in Microsoft Dynamics AX and offer customized solutions that are tailored for your business.

Flexibility Is Needed

This is not about the EDI alone but also about you. Both you and the chosen solution have to be flexible in a lot of different aspects. For instance, you are using Microsoft Dynamics AX, it is a versatile solution that allows you to manage of a lot of different business aspect. Additionally, you can customize tools and make changes as per your requirement.

In terms of organizational flexibility, there is a need to understand that this is an ongoing process and the requirements will change. If you are expecting a process that follows the created plan to the T then you are wrong. An EDI initiative will require continuous upgrades and investment and at times, you would be required to be patient in order to see evidence of successful implementation.

Conclusion

We would love to hear your side of the story if you an expert in EDI with Microsoft Dynamics AX, a business professional leading an EDI initiative, or an organization representative looking for an expert opinion on EDI implementation in your process or organization. Please share your expert knowledge, queries, or suggestions in the comments section below and enlighten or help the readers.