UniLink Group EDI

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UniLink Group EDI

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The UniLink Group provides customized EDI services that allow your business to focus on what really matters. We are your full-service EDI solution.

- Trading partner onboarding
- Custom mapping and vendor compliance
- Document testing
- Automating exchange of documents
- VAN service
-  Read more...Transactional data and reporting in our customer portal
- Customer support direct from your developer

UniLink is your end-to-end EDI automation resource and service is our priority. Our team of developers is familiar with your account and easily accessible by phone, email, or through our secure portal. We become your EDI Department, virtually, just down the hall.

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Owners

Loring Kaveney
Mitch Copman
Rhonda Conaway
Sarah Butler
Scott Toner
Wed, January, 7th 2026

UniLink Group EDI
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New Year Message from UniLink Group

As we kick off a new year, everyone at UniLink wants to say thank you. 2025 was packed with teamwork, fresh ideas, and some real progress across the IBMi world (Infor XA, LX, and System21). We’re honestly proud to stand alongside so many of you as you bring your Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) strategies up to speed.

With our partnership, we’ve pushed the conversation around EDI further. We’re always working to make EDI  Read more...easier to talk about, easier to roll out, and just plain easier to use. Our mission is simple: give you EDI support you can count on, support that fits your IBMi setup, cuts out manual headaches, and gives you real value from the start. Whether you’re dealing with PO’s, Advanced Ship Notices, or Invoices, our solutions keep up with what your business and trading partners need.

Think of us as your remote EDI team. Our job is to take the hassle out of EDI, so you can zero in on what matters: running and growing your business.

Here’s to a 2026 full of new wins, smoother processes, and strong partnerships.

Want to see how UniLink helps IBMi users modernize EDI without the usual hassle? Let’s talk.
https://www.unilinkgroup.com/Contact%20Us/contact-us
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Fri, December, 19th 2025

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Thank You to the IBMi Group

As 2025 comes to a close, all of us at UniLink want to extend our sincere thanks to the IBMi community for another year of connection, collaboration, and innovation. It's been a privilege to engage with the users group and support manufacturers running Infor XA, LX, and System21.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re excited to continue helping you modernize your EDI strategy with solutions built for IBMi environments. Whether you're looking to  Read more...simplify partner onboarding, automate document flows, or leverage APIs and VPNs through the ION Connector, we’re here to make EDI easier, smarter, and more reliable.

Let’s keep building something great together.

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Thu, December, 11th 2025

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If you missed our recent session, “Modern EDI for Infor XA: What You Need, Why You Need It, and How to Make It Easy,” we’ve uploaded the full slide deck for your review.

This session explores how IBMi users are adopting hybrid EDI strategies to reduce risk, lighten the load on internal teams, and keep EDI operations running smoothly, even during staff transitions.

What’s inside:

Why in-house-only EDI is no longer sustainable

How to  Read more...keep control while offloading complex tasks

Real-world tips from EDI and Infor XA experts

How UniLink supports scalable, low-disruption EDI modernization

🎯 Ideal for IT managers, ERP admins, and decision-makers using XA, LX, or System21. Show less...
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Wed, December, 3rd 2025

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[Webinar Recording] Modern EDI for Infor XA: What You Need, Why You Need It, and How to Make It Easy

Already doing EDI? That’s just the beginning.Many IBMi (Infor XA) users have EDI in place, but the demands on IT staff, partner-specific exceptions, and growing compliance pressures are making it harder to manage alone. That’s why more companies are exploring a hybrid EDI strategy — combining their in-house efforts with managed services to offload the heavy lifting, reduce  Read more...risk, and ensure continuity even during staff transitions.

In this session, we’ll discuss how to future-proof your EDI operations without starting over. Learn how to create a flexible model that protects internal expertise, adds external redundancy, and helps your business scale faster.

What You’ll Learn

- Why EDI should no longer live entirely in-house, and what hybrid really means
- How to offload complex mapping and trading partner maintenance without losing control
- How Infor XA's modern architecture (BOD XML, APIs) supports a shared responsibility model
- Real-life examples from manufacturing environments where hybrid EDI adds value and reduces burnout
- Insights from both an EDI service provider and an ERP consultant on what works and what to avoid

Who Should Attend: IT managers, ERP administrators, operations leaders, and decision-makers using Infor XA, LX, or System21 on IBMi.

Panel Includes:

- Sarah Butler, Host and Director, of Professional Services, UniLink
- Mitch Copman, Co-Host and Director of Sales & Marketing, UniLink
- Ethan Price, Senior EDI Developer, UniLink
- Scott Stackhouse, Sr. XA application consultant, ISE
Discover how hybrid EDI can reduce risk, protect your team, and ensure long-term reliability — without disrupting your current workflows.

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Mon, November, 24th 2025

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Modern EDI for Infor XA | What You Need, Why You Need It, and How to Make It Easy
It’s almost here! Join us December 3 at Noon ET for a live discussion on how to simplify and strengthen EDI management inside Infor XA.
We’ll take a closer look at why “just doing EDI” isn’t enough in today’s environment and how hybrid models are helping IBMi users reduce risk, protect their teams, and keep supply-chain data flowing seamlessly.
🎥 Don’t miss this opportunity to  Read more...see how modern EDI can streamline your XA operations.
👉 Register today : https://ibmi.workoutloud.com/Event/modern-edi-for-infor-xa-why-already-doing-edi-isnt-enough
LIVE DEC 3 | Noon ET | Modern EDI for Infor XA. Show less...
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Tue, November, 18th 2025

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Hybrid EDI: Protect Your Team and Your Processes
When a key EDI specialist takes vacation, or leaves altogether, does your operation keep moving? For many IBMi manufacturers, EDI continuity depends on one or two people. A hybrid EDI strategy changes that equation by giving your business external redundancy and on-demand expertise.
During our December 3 webinar, we’ll share examples from XA manufacturers who reduced burnout, improved mapping turnaround, and gained full trading  Read more...partner compliance, all without rewriting their ERP.
✅ Learn how to offload mapping and partner maintenance, maintain control, and keep projects on schedule, even when staffing changes. Show less...
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Tue, November, 11th 2025

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Modern EDI for Infor XA: Why “Already Doing EDI” Isn’t Enough
Many IBMi users have EDI running smoothly, until it isn’t. Between partner-specific quirks, mounting compliance rules, and limited IT bandwidth, even the most seasoned teams hit a breaking point. That’s why more manufacturers are shifting toward a hybrid EDI approach, one that balances internal control with external expertise.
At The UniLink Group, we help Infor XA users evolve beyond basic transactions to a  Read more...flexible model that safeguards uptime, accuracy, and staff continuity. You don’t have to start over, just start smarter.
🗓 Join us December 3 at Noon ET to see how hybrid EDI simplifies complexity, strengthens compliance, and future-proofs your XA environment.
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Tue, November, 4th 2025

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For many IBMi manufacturers, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) once meant long projects, custom coding, and costly infrastructure. Those days are gone. As highlighted during inPOWER 2025, today’s ERP systems like Infor XA are designed to natively generate and receive standardized business documents using Infor BOD XML. This built-in capability, combined with secure connectivity options such as the ION connector, APIs and VPNs, has transformed EDI into a faster, simpler, and more reliable  Read more...process.
Modern EDI embeds business logic directly into smart mapping tools, automating trading partner-specific rules like price variances, shipping offsets, or unit-of-measure conversions. These intelligent maps reduce manual entry, prevent data errors, and eliminate the need for complex ERP modifications. The result is seamless trading partner communication, consistent data across systems, and full compliance with partner requirements.
By automating routine transactions and ensuring data accuracy, manufacturers gain real-time visibility, faster fulfillment, and stronger customer relationships. EDI is no longer an IT challenge; it’s a strategic advantage that connects IBMi ERPs like Infor XA directly to the global supply chain.
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Mon, October, 27th 2025

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Universal EDI: A Smarter, Faster Way to Connect with Your Trading Partners
For IBMi users navigating complex partner requirements, rigid ERP environments, and increasing compliance demands, EDI can feel more like a roadblock than a solution. The UniLink Group solves that with Universal EDI our cloud-based model built specifically for flexibility, speed, and scale within Infor environments and beyond.
Our secret? Smart Maps. These aren’t templates, they’re dynamic, rules-based  Read more...configurations that embed your business logic and your partners’ requirements without altering your ERP. That means faster onboarding, no manual entry, no ERP customizations, and full partner compliance. Whether you're running Infor XA, or another platform, our service fits your tech stack and your growth plans.
Instead of managing EDI internally or patching together outdated systems, let UniLink be your off-site EDI department. With over 25 years of EDI experience and 1,000-plus trading partner relationships, we’ll keep your documents flowing, your processes compliant, and your team focused on what actually moves your business forward. Book a discovery call to see how.
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Fri, October, 10th 2025

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Thank you to everyone who joined UniLink at inPOWER 2025, especially those who attended our sessions on EDI for Infor XA, LX, and System21. Your energy, questions, and engagement made this year’s conversations both valuable and inspiring. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, share real-world strategies, and help demystify EDI. Whether you joined us for Tuesday’s deep dive or Wednesday’s Coffee & Conversations, we hope you walked away with actionable insights. See you next  Read more...year!

Ready to talk EDI for your company? Contact us today to schedule a 30 to 45 minute discovery call with our tech team, where we’ll walk through your current environment, answer your questions, and explore solutions tailored to your unique needs. Show less...
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Wed, September, 10th 2025

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The UniLink Group at InPower 2025 - Tuesday

EDI: Understand It, Embrace It—You Can’t Compete Without It

Session Description:

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has a reputation—it’s powerful, but it can also be painful. Many ERP users are afraid of the complexity and confusion that often come with EDI, but those who have adopted it love the accuracy and efficiency it provides. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by vendor requirements, mysterious  Read more...maps, or rigid formats, you’re not alone.

In this session, we’ll demystify EDI by breaking it down into real-world terms and practical concepts, with a focus on the unique needs of IBMi ERP users.

We’ll cover:

· EDI Basics – Understand why EDI has had a bad rap and what’s actually happening when EDI documents move between trading partners and why that matters to your business.

· Vendor Requirements & Formats – Cut through the complexity of standards, mappings, and partner-specific demands, and learn how flexible solutions can adapt to even the most rigid customer requirements.

· Implementation & Survival Tips – Get expert advice on making EDI work for you, not against you. From onboarding new trading partners to ongoing support, you’ll come away with actionable tips for building a successful, sustainable EDI program.

Whether you’re new to EDI or you’ve been in the trenches for years and are looking to improve your processes, this session will give you a clearer understanding of what EDI can do and how to make it work for your organization.
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The UniLink Group at InPower 2025
Coffee & Conversations: Ask the EDI Experts Start your morning with coffee and insightful conversation. Whether you’re facing a challenge, exploring new capabilities, or simply curious about EDI, pull up a chair and join us. Our UniLink EDI experts will be ready to share real-world tips, answer your questions, and dig deeper into yesterday’s presentation. Don't worry if you missed it, this session is perfect for those who couldn't attend too!
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Thu, August, 14th 2025

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EDI: Understand It, Embrace It—You Can’t Compete Without It

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is powerful—but often misunderstood. Many ERP users struggle with its complexity, while others embrace the accuracy and efficiency it delivers. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by vendor requirements, mapping challenges, or rigid formats, you’re not alone. In this session, we’ll break EDI down into real-world terms for IBMi ERP users. Learn the basics, how to navigate requirements  Read more...and formats, and practical tips for smooth implementation and ongoing success. Whether you’re new to EDI or looking to improve your current setup, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding and actionable strategies to make EDI work for you.  Show less...
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Mon, June, 16th 2025

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[Watch Video] Last week, we hosted a discussion on EDI for Infor Distribution with industry leaders, including distributors who use the software and ERP solutions experts. Watch now to learn tips for successful adoption, post-implementation maintenance, and strategies for successful EDI management.

https://youtu.be/6q_I3sNVoqQ?si=CZLt6lGcI8BZ5dyU

Panelists include:
- Jason Schoulte Read more...
- Lance Melnik
- Sarah Butler
- Mitch Copman
- Ethan Price

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Fri, May, 2nd 2025

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[Watch Video] EDI: A Competitive Advantage for Manufacturers

Discover how Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) can elevate your manufacturing operations and give you a competitive edge. Join Sarah Butler, UniLink's Director of Professional Services, and a panel of ERP and EDI experts as they demystify EDI for Infor XA, LN, and LX users and share actionable strategies for successful implementation.

You’ll learn how EDI simplifies document exchange to boost efficiency  Read more...and eliminate errors while adapting to diverse customer requirements for seamless adoption. Discover best practices for onboarding trading partners, mapping, testing, and maintaining EDI integrations to ensure compliance with major distributors and retailers. By the end of the discussion, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to streamline your operations, improve communication, foster stronger trading partnerships, and position your business for long-term success.

Panel will include:
- Randy Kenney, Product Manager | Guide Technologies
- Frank Petrasio, Director IBMi Group | Crossroads RMC
- Phil Harley, CTO and General Manager | UniLink
- Mitch Copman, Director of Sales & Marketing | UniLink
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