Logo
Menu
  • logo
  • Products
    • prod-logo prod-logo prod-logo prod-logo prod-logo prod-logo prod-logo prod-logo prod-logo prod-logo
  • Digital Transformation
    • Modern Workplace

      • Application Modernization
      • Microsoft 365
        • Teams Apps and Solutions
        • Power Platform
        • SharePoint Portals
      • ServiceNow
        • ServiceNow Advisory Services
        • ServiceNow Implementation Services
        • ServiceNow Optimization Services
      • Salesforce
      • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
    • Data Science

      • Data Strategy
        • Snowflake
        • Synapse
        • Databricks
        • Power BI
        • Managed Services
      • ML & AI
    • Cloud & DevOps

      • Cloud Strategy & Planning
        • AWS Cloud Solutions
        • Azure Cloud Solutions
      • CloudOps
      • DevOps
    • Mobility

      • Mobile App Development
      • XR App Development
    • Integration

      • Boomi
      • Kafka
      • MuleSoft Solutions
  • ServiceNow
    • ServiceNow Advisory Services
    • ServiceNow Implementation Services
    • ServiceNow Optimization Services
  • Salesforce
  • Cyber Security
    • IAM & Cyber Security
    • Identity Access Management
    • Privileged Access Management
    • Cyber Security
    • Data Security
    • Monitoring & Detection
  • Microsoft Technologies
    • Microsoft 365
    • Teams Apps & Solutions
    • Power Platform
    • SharePoint Portals
    • Azure Cloud Solutions
    • Microsoft CSP Offerings
    • Unified Support
  • Insights
    • Blogs
    • Success Stories
CLOSE

Mobile EDI: Know the potentials

  • June 30 2021
  • Sagaya
Reading Time: 3 minutes
author-img
Article by
Swarnalatha

Mobile EDI solutions are in the nascent stage and have potential to become a key instrument in the prevalent usage of Electronic Data Interchange in full power. Mobile EDI can be picturized as an era that is emerging and constantly developing to enable a successful exchange of EDI documents via mobile devices. There had been arguments and discussions on the fact that whether or not a user would like to use his/her mobile device for completion of a purchase order or invoice while not being physically present at office. The limitations of the mobile devices like the quality and size of the screen are overcome with iPad and tablet computers and these devices are changing the way users interact within their organization and across a business.

Considering the fact that EDI is still a mandated compliance factor for many industries and with the steady development of EDI as a standard, the need for comfortable control instruments has become mandatory and urgent. It has now become accepted that there are corporate “apps” and it is just a matter of time before users would be able to download a supply chain or any EDI-related app from a corporate or private app store. 

Continue Reading

EDI, without any doubt, is still seen as the foundation of B2B e-commerce. So it is very obvious that a combination of EDI and mobile devices would be a winning solution that many companies would definitely look forward to embrace. The moment key business documents fall in exchange process via EDI, the new mobile applications get built for more improvement in process productivity. Common use cases where Mobile EDI adds value to the entire process are mentioned below.

  1. In one scenario we can see a retailer indulged in leveraging tablets in its warehouse for enhancement in efficiency of warehouse personnel in dealing with documentation and tracking of damaged shipments received, shipments having imprecise ASNs and not matching with their purchase orders, and the creation of deductions that should be applied to subsequent invoices as a result of those errors. 
  2. Delivery personnel can scan an item’s barcode to a mobile device for the creation of an electronic invoice. The data is transmitted via EDI and the receiver opens the invoice in the receiving system and gets the delivered goods scanned after verifying quantities. After resolving the data, the digital invoice is closed and a settled copy is sent to the supplier system using his/her mobile device.

Real-time event notifications

Employees who receive text messages or emails on either smartphones or tablets can react proactively to the ever-changing business scenario not depending anymore on their physical location. This ultimately helps in reduction of bottleneck processing, stability maintenance and also the growth of the customer satisfaction graph resulting in revenue safeguarding and growth.

Visibility to analytics

Using tablet or smartphone, both buyers and suppliers who are engaged in the new contract negotiation process, are able to access a portal for displaying a dashboard showing buyer’s payment details or supplier’s on-time delivery performance over the last year. The metrics of the same are based on factors like order and invoices exchanged and ASNs. 

Mobile EDI enables round the clock information on all EDI activity that takes places between a company and its trading partners. Shipping documents, electronic transactions for invoicing, purchase orders and other documents can be viewed as soon as they arrive, directly on mobile devices. This visibility adds value to executives like CFOs wanting to have real-time information on invoice related information, CEOs monitoring the business activity of their companies or CIOs who want updates about the timely functioning of their companies. Also, warehouse and logistics managers would be facilitated as they would be able to track the movement of their urgent consignments and henceforth planning of their inventory, reordering and follow-ups becomes quite easy. 

To summarize, we are past the period when we had doubts of controlling entire supply process on the move. With more mobile devices on the market with enough screen space and compact take-with-you nature, companies are investing to develop their own corporate mobile apps allowing trading partners to facilitate easy transaction processing. Mobile EDI implementations are proving to reduce the time for business documents exchange from 1 hr to 15 mins thereby accelerating supply process and make them more effective.  

Want to know more? Let’s connect!

Call Us : +1 732 737 9188

Email Us : sales@avasoft.com

Book a Demo

Share
Follow by Email
Facebook
fb-share-icon
Twitter
Follow Me
Tweet
LinkedIn
Share
Instagram
Previous Post Next Post

Partner with us!

Calendar-icon

Connect with our experts!

+1 732 737 9188

sales@avasoft.com

Book a Demo

Recommended by our team

  • Top 10 reasons
    Top 10 reasons on why iPaaS is the need for modern businesses

  • An introduction to iPaaS – The solution to streamlining your siloed business model
  • On-prem VS Cloud integration – What is the difference and what helps businesses
    On-premise VS Cloud integration – What is the difference and what helps businesses?

Please enter your email to continue reading.

    Shape

    Products

    • Slack Migration
    • G Suite Migration
    • Tenant to Tenant Migration
    • SharePoint Migration
    • IBM Connections Migration
    • Lotus Notes Migration
    • Filedoc
    • Policy Management
    • Booshaa
    • Tivasta

    Digital Transformation

    Modern Workplace

    • Application Modernization
    • Microsoft 365
      • Teams Apps and Solutions
      • Power Platform
      • SharePoint Portals
    • ServiceNow Platform Solutions
    • Salesforce Solutions
    • Robotic Process Automation

    Data Science

    • Data Strategy
      • Snowflake
      • Azure Synapse
      • Databricks
      • Power BI
      • Managed Services
    • ML & AI

    Cloud

    • Cloud Strategy & Planning
      • AWS Cloud Solutions
      • Azure Cloud Solutions
    • CloudOps
    • DevOps

    Mobility

    • Mobile App Development
    • XR App Development

    Who We Are

    • About Us
    • Clients & Partners
    • Insights
    • Success Stories
    • Trainings
    • Subsidiaries
    • Press & Media
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    msft-gold-partner awsconsultingpartner AICPA-SOC 9001-ISO 27001-ISO

    Sales

    mail sales@avasoft.com

    phone +1 732 737 9188

    Career

    mailcareer@avasoft.com

    phone +91 950 007 8300 | phone +91 950 002 0440

    Privacy Policy

    © Copyright 2023 AVASOFT. All Rights Reserved.

    • social-icon
    • social-icon
    • social-icon
    • social-icon
    • social-icon
    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
    Cookie SettingsAccept All
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    SAVE & ACCEPT