Simplify Document Exchange with B2B EDI Integration

Exchange your business documents with trading partners electronically. Automate transactions like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices for quicker, more precise, and budget-friendly business operations.

How DCKAP Makes EDI Integration Easy

DCKAP Integrator acts as a bridge between your EDI messages and your internal business software. It works behind the scenes to:

Translate EDI messages into formats your systems can understand (like JSON or flat files).
Automatically send and receive documents through secure channels (like AS2 or VAN).
Push the data into your ERP system (like Epicor P21, SAP, Distribution One, Dynamics 365, and more) or pull it out for sending.
Handle inbound (e.g. purchase orders) and outbound (e.g. invoices) EDI messages smoothly.

THE ERP-EDI INTEGRATION PROCESS

A purchase order comes in from a trading partner (say, via Innovis or Open Text).

DCKAP Integrator translates it, tags it with the right partner info (like ISA ID), and send it into your ERP system.

Your ERP processes the order, and when ready, generates an invoice.

The Integrator converts the invoices to EDI format and sends it back to the partner.

All done automatically. No human input needed after setup.

Automate Your EDI Workflows With The Right Integration Partner

Single Source of Truth

Manage and connect with all your trading partners.

User-Friendly Interface

Allows you to set up and manage bi-directional EDI connections with ease.

Supports Key Standards

Connect with mainstream standards including EDIFACT and ANSI X12 EDI.

Customizable Workflows

Integration workflows to fit your unique business requirements.

Advanced Mapping Capabilities

Easily map data between different systems and formats.

Best in Class Customer Support

Get assistance every step of the way.

How EDI Integration Works?

EDI Transaction Codes: ANSI X12 (U.S. Standard)

Transaction Codes	Description
810	Invoice
820	Payment Order/Remittance Advice
830	Planning Schedule with Release Capability
832	Price/Sales Catalog
840	Request for Quotation
843	Response to Request for Quotation
846	Inventory Inquiry/Advice
850	Purchase Order
855	Purchase Order Acknowledgment
856	Advance Shipment Notice (ASN)
860	Purchase Order Change Request
865	Purchase Order Change Acknowledgment
875	Grocery Products Purchase Order
880	Grocery Products Invoice
997	Functional Acknowledgment

Why DCKAP Integrator for Your EDI - ERP Integration?

Imagine faster transaction times, pinpoint data accuracy, and a workflow so smooth your team can finally focus on growing the business instead of juggling data. The DCKAP Integrator is your gateway to a streamlined, competitive edge. With this powerful solution at your fingertips, you can automate routine tasks, reduce human error, and ensure that your data flows seamlessly across all platforms. This is more than just efficiency; it’s about transforming your operational capabilities to meet demands and exceed customer expectations.

Simplified Architecture.

Distributors want to eliminate outdated systems (like Trusted Link) and remove unnecessary complexity. DCKAP Integrator streamlines this by:

Supporting direct EDI-to-XML or JSON conversion.
Removing the need for middle tools (if desired).
Offering both VAN and AS2 capabilities.

01 Supports Any Partner.

Whether your partner uses ANSI X12 in the U.S. or EDIFACT in Europe, DCKAP Integrator handles both. Even if you don’t have an API available, we make it work using flat files or JSON using FTP/SFTP.

02 Adaptable Workflow.

Each trading partner might use different formats, protocols, or document types. DCKAP Integrator is flexible enough to:

Support multiple trading partners, each with unique configurations.
Manage separate flows for orders, invoices, and shipment notices.
Handle all transaction types like 850 (Order), 810 (Invoice), 856 (Shipment), and 997 (Acknowledgement).

03 Visibility and Control.

With DCKAP Integrator, you gain more than just a tool for EDI; you get a comprehensive monitoring system. It provides detailed insights into each transaction, from order placement to invoice approval, helping you identify and address delays or errors promptly. This level of oversight is crucial for optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing overall efficiency.

04 Ease of Use.

Despite its robust features, DCKAP Integrator is designed with user experience in mind. The intuitive interface allows even those new to EDI to manage processes without intensive IT involvement, simplifying operations and reducing operational overhead.

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UNLOCK THE FULL POTENTIAL OF YOUR EDI CAPABILITIES WITH DCKAP INTEGRATOR

Whether you’re looking to streamline your existing processes or build a robust EDI system from the ground up, we got you covered.

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See Why Distributors Love DCKAP Integrator

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DCKAP Integrator is a great product, helping our company to integrate multiple systems easily. We now have the possibility to integrate with our own API, and that is giving us the flexibility to create new modules on our eCommerce platform without having to rely on a third party developer to create the integration for us.
Rodrigo NevesDirector of IT, Midland Scientific

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The dashboard view of all of our integration path as well as the real time feedback on last run and future run. Integration from multiple legacy systems to flow into a single eCommerce website. DCKAP Integrator is a one stop shop for our current needs and robust enough for any future needs we might have - eComm made easy.
Daniel JosephsExecutive Vice President, Spruce Industries

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The DCKAP Integrator dashboard is intuitive and user-friendly. The look and feel is updated to what you would encounter in today's dashboard-driven business world. It's easy to see the status of the syncs and schedule or run manually. We are very happy with the decision to go with DCKAP Integrator!
Nancy AndersonDirector of Sales Operations, HARDI Association

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The DCKAP team did an excellent job of learning the specificities of our particular integration needs and did an outstanding job managing our project. The DCKAP Integrator product itself is very robust, and once set up properly, it runs quietly in the background and precisely does what it is supposed to do.
Andrew GERP Systems Manager

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Integrations can be tricky, and the DCKAP team stuck with it until everything was perfect, even when it required multiple rounds of tweaking and testing. They took the time to understand our ERP platform and its requirements and were great at working independently to figure out the best approach. DCKAP Integrator product has proven to be reliable, performant, and scalable.
Danny SilvermanPresident & COO, Maintex

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We've been working with DCKAP for approximately one year and their partnership on the project is just incredible. Their willingness to change things as the project scope got adjusted & the understanding of the end goal could not be more welcomed by my team, and the company. The system is flexible, fast & reliable.
Nauro Rezende JrSenior Director of Marketing, Mosaic Companies

FAQs

What is EDI Integration?

EDI Integration allows businesses to connect electronic data interchange (EDI) systems with other business tools like ERP or CRM systems; this way they can engage in high volume of data exchange in a fully automated manner.

What is an EDI Solution?

EDI Solution is an EDI Integration tool that facilitates the seamless integration of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capabilities into existing business systems. It enables companies to connect their EDI platform with their ERP, CRM, and other systems, allowing for the automated exchange of electronic documents in different formats. This software is an ideal solution for companies wanting to begin an EDI integration project, as it simplifies the implementation process and enhances communications technology between trading partners.

What are the benefits of EDI integration?

Integrating EDI with different computer systems optimizes enterprise activities, minimizes manual work, increases output, and boosts teamwork rates hence curbing unproductive interactions, for example, pointless meetings or coworkers going round in circles. EDI services support large organizations in conducting their daily activities more swiftly by automating sale orders, bills, and delivery confirmations which at the end of the day means more rapid and precise digital document flow.

What are EDI documents?

EDI documents are electronic files also known as EDI files that follow a standard format for the exchange of business documents between business users. Examples include purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and payment remittance advice. EDI messages eliminate the need for paper documents, leading to greater accuracy and enhanced operational efficiency.

What is a standardized format for EDI messages?

A standard electronic format for EDI transmission refers to predefined structures, segments, and data elements used to organize and encode business data in electronic documents. Examples include ANSI X12 and EDIFACT standards.

What are the different ways to implement EDI Integration?

The three types of EDI integration are:

Direct EDI integration: Direct connection between trading partners using a point-to-point connection, to facilitate electronic communication of business messages.
Indirect EDI Integration: Exchange of electronic documents facilitated by an EDI integration software acting as a central hub.
Hybrid integration: This combines elements of both point-to-point and platform-based integration.

What are the common EDI requirements?

The requirements for EDI integration include selecting compatible EDI software, defining EDI messages and transactions, establishing connections with trading partners, configuring EDI mappings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What is the difference between API and EDI integration?

API integration involves the use of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to enable communication and data exchange between different software applications in real-time. On the other hand, EDI integration focuses on the data transfer between trading partners using standardized EDI formats and protocols.

What are the major components of EDI

The four major components of EDI are:

EDI Standards: Standardized data formats and protocols for structuring and transmitting electronic documents.
EDI Data: The electronic documents exchanged between trading partners, such as purchase orders and invoices.
EDI Workflow: The sequence of steps involved in creating, transmitting, receiving, and processing EDI documents.
EDI Integration Solution: The integration platform that facilitate the exchange of electronic documents and integrate EDI with other business systems.

What is EDI ERP integration?

EDI ERP integration involves linking an EDI system to an ERP system so as to automatically convey electronic documents having to do with finances, order processing, as well as inventory management. The said link aids in simplifying business functions leading to a reduction of manual processes as well as instances of errors.