Will EDI work with 'Cloud' based ERP systems?

Question: Roger, we are considering switching our current on-premise ERP solution to a new cloud-based ERP solution. Will this affect our capabilities to continue doing EDI with our trading partners?

Answer: The short answer is no, it should not. At B2BGateway we have been providing fully-integrated EDI solutions for the leading cloud-based ERP providers such as NetSuite and Sage ERP X3 for over a decade. However, like everything else, you will need to do your homework to see if the new cloud-based ERP system you are considering is EDI capable. I would advise finding out the following:

·         Is the new ERP system fully cloud-based, or is it a hosted online version of a current on-premises ERP product?

·         Does the ERP system have both import and export functionality?

·         Will you need to purchase additional EDI modules/connectors from the cloud ERP vendor?

·         Is your current EDI provider capable of working with and integrating the new cloud based ERP solution? If not, are there other third party EDI providers on the market who can work with the new product?

·         Does the cloud-based ERP vendor currently have clients and partners using EDI with their system and can you get references?

I would also go to online sites such as LinkedIn to see are there any user groups for the new ERP system. You could post a question amongst users to see if any are currently using EDI and to get their recommendations. For further information on B2BGateway’s EDI solutions, including solutions for cloud-based ERP systems, please visit www.B2BGateway.Net or email Sales@B2BGateway.Net

Roger Leyden is the European Sales & Marketing Director with B2BGateway