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Electronic Integration

Imagine a seamless supply chain where an in-house ERP system seamlessly connects with an external supply chain. This integration brings forth perfect harmony, allowing information to flow effortlessly between the ERP and the trading partner's system. Real-time updates and impacts are swiftly communicated, leaving no room for inconsistencies across the extended supply chain.

There are several remarkable technologies available for connecting different systems in the supply chain:

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Electronic Data Integration (EDI): This widely used method enables transactional communication in most supply chains. EDI X12 comes with standardized messages like Purchase Orders (850) and Advanced Shipment Notices (856). However, due to variations across companies, mapping and configuration work is often necessary for individual trading partners.

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Extended Markup Language (XML): XML is another prevalent choice for communicating orders and related messages in supply chains. Trading partners define their message structure and share XML schemas (XSD).

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Web Service API: Unlike file-based exchanges that entail delayed processing, web service API offers instant transaction-level integration. Changes made in one system are immediately propagated to the receiving system, ensuring swift synchronization.

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Value Added Network (VAN): Think of the VAN as a public network where one trading partner posts an EDI message, ready for pickup by another trading partner.

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File Transfer Mechanisms: Secure file transfer mechanisms like FTP, SFTP, and AS2 facilitate the smooth exchange of files between senders and recipients.

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Once these messages are received, they must be automatically processed into the back-end ERP system. However, since each ERP system has its own way of processing data, skilled consultants are often needed for efficient integration.

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At TPSynergy, we eliminate complexities and offer hassle-free electronic integration for your supply chain. Discover our Supply Chain Integration as a Service (IAAS) to learn more about our solution.

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Purchase Order Orchestration

Whenever new purchase orders are released from ERP, they seamlessly sync to the collaboration portal, allowing suppliers to promptly confirm receipt. Simultaneously, the orders automatically sync to the supplier's ERP system, eliminating any uncertainty regarding order reception.

Moreover, any modifications made to the orders in the ERP system seamlessly update the PO status in the portal. This foolproof synchronization prevents the supplier from shipping incorrect quantities or shipping for a redundant PO. Consequently, the buyer maintains tighter control over the PO shipping process.

How does it benefit your supply chain?

  • Removes latency and time lag between customers and suppliers in communicating supply chain transactions

  • Purchase orders, order acknowledgments, ASNs, receipts, and inventory statuses are all synchronized between systems automatically

  • Manual data entry, associated errors, and delay is removed

  • Supplier performance and metrics improve drastically

  • Manual data entry, associated errors, and delay is removed

  • Changes in demand are propagated quickly to the entire supply chain resulting in increased customer response and satisfaction

  • It all matters for On-Time Delivery.

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