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Pricing factors
EDI technology has a number of variables defined by the wider trading environment and individual businesses requirements. Each business using EDI can have a completely different setup which is shaped by these variables and it is often these elements that define the price. Some of the most common factors are as follows:
- Number of trading partners
The number of businesses you need to trade with via EDI if usually the factor that defines the overall scale of the solution required. This will also shape the message types and volume of traffic that are needed.
- Number of different EDI messages required
Modern EDI facilitates a whole host of different messages that go far beyond simple orders and invoices. Different retailers often specify which messages are mandatory in order to become EDI compliant.
- Volume of traffic
In order for EDI messages to be exchanged between trading partners, they need to pass through networks. Each message is measured in kilo characters with a typical message being approximately 2,000 kilo characters. Each network has a maximum capacity and the cumulative transfer of messages adds a load to the EDI network which needs to be monitored and maintained.
- ERP integration
In order to achieve maximum efficiencies, some EDI users opt for ERP integration which allows data to pass between your EDI and ERP systems. This type of integration avoids the need for the manual rekeying of order and invoice information and substantially speeds up the trading process.
- Bespoke work
Bespoke work can be requested to add additional message types, connections and integrations.
Retail vs Suppliers
Another characteristic which greatly influences the price of EDI is the type of EDI your business requires. Retail businesses who need a solution to encompass the trading with all their suppliers require much bigger solutions which cater for more trading partners, message types and traffic volume. On the other hand, EDI for suppliers to retail can vary in size but are usually smaller in scope.
