One of the most common questions we hear from IBMi shops is how hard it is to connect EDI to their Infor environment. The answer is almost always the same. Less hard than you think, if the right partner is doing the work. Modern versions of XA, LX, and System21 have native EDI connectivity built in. BOD XML output, ION Connector support, standard document handling at the platform level. The ERP is ready. The question is whether the EDI layer around it is ready too.
This matters because EDI in an Infor environment is not generic. The way data moves through XA is different from how it moves through a plain vanilla ERP. A map built without knowledge of the platform creates friction at every integration point. A map built with that knowledge runs quietly and accurately without disrupting what is already working.
The Integration Points That Matter Most
The integration points closest to the transaction are where accuracy matters most. The 850 Purchase Order coming in and landing correctly in the XA order management module. The 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment going back with the right data from the right fields. The 856 Advance Ship Notice timing out correctly so the customer can plan the receipt. The 810 Invoice matching what the partner expects.
Each of these touches a specific data point inside the ERP, and each of those data points has a behavior inside XA, LX, or System21 that a partner without platform knowledge doesn't know about. The right partner does. That knowledge is what turns a technically functional EDI connection into one that actually performs well over time.
What 18 Years in Infor Environments Looks Like
UniLink has been working with Infor environments for more than 18 years. That history means we have watched the platforms evolve, tracked changes in the data models across versions, and developed a working knowledge of where the integration points are most reliable and where they need the most attention. When we build a map, we are building it with knowledge of the system underneath it, not just the specification on the table.
For IBMi shops running XA, LX, or System21, that depth of platform knowledge is worth more than a generic EDI solution. If you are wondering whether your current EDI setup is getting everything the platform supports, we would be glad to take a look with you. Reach out to Frank at fazzalina@unilinkgroup.com or visit www.unilinkgroup.com.
Truly, The UniLink Group
EDI and Infor: The Integration Points That Matter
One of the most common questions we hear from IBMi shops is how hard it is to connect EDI to their Infor environment. The answer is almost always the same. Less hard than you think, if the right partner is doing the work. Modern versions of XA, LX, and System21 have native EDI connectivity built in. BOD XML output, ION Connector support, standard document handling at the platform level. The ERP is ready. The question is whether the EDI layer around it is ready too.
This matters because EDI in an Infor environment is not generic. The way data moves through XA is different from how it moves through a plain vanilla ERP. A map built without knowledge of the platform creates friction at every integration point. A map built with that knowledge runs quietly and accurately without disrupting what is already working.
The Integration Points That Matter Most
The integration points closest to the transaction are where accuracy matters most. The 850 Purchase Order coming in and landing correctly in the XA order management module. The 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment going back with the right data from the right fields. The 856 Advance Ship Notice timing out correctly so the customer can plan the receipt. The 810 Invoice matching what the partner expects.
Each of these touches a specific data point inside the ERP, and each of those data points has a behavior inside XA, LX, or System21 that a partner without platform knowledge doesn't know about. The right partner does. That knowledge is what turns a technically functional EDI connection into one that actually performs well over time.
What 18 Years in Infor Environments Looks Like
UniLink has been working with Infor environments for more than 18 years. That history means we have watched the platforms evolve, tracked changes in the data models across versions, and developed a working knowledge of where the integration points are most reliable and where they need the most attention. When we build a map, we are building it with knowledge of the system underneath it, not just the specification on the table.
For IBMi shops running XA, LX, or System21, that depth of platform knowledge is worth more than a generic EDI solution. If you are wondering whether your current EDI setup is getting everything the platform supports, we would be glad to take a look with you. Reach out to Frank at fazzalina@unilinkgroup.com or visit www.unilinkgroup.com.
Truly, The UniLink Group
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