At Vantree Systems, we continuously strive to provide seamless, efficient tools to support your business operations. Our latest update to our EDI Solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central introduces integrated support for outbound EDI 850 purchase orders and inbound EDI 810 invoices. This update focuses on simplifying your workflows and delivering greater control directly within your ERP system.
What This Means for Your Business
This new functionality empowers users to:
Streamline Procure-To-Pay:
Automate the processing of outbound Purchases Order and inbound Invoices via EDI, streamlining Procure-To-Pay processes with high volume suppliers, reducing manual validations, communications and errors.
- Improve Visibility: Gain a clear understanding of the status of your Purchase Orders, whether they are pending, processed, or acknowledged.
- Work Within Business Central: Eliminate the need for external tools purchasing portals by managing your purchasing directly within the Business Central environment.
Exploring the EDI Module Interface
To make these capabilities accessible and user-friendly, we’ve enhanced the EDI Module interface in Microsoft Business Central.
Inbound Summary
This section organizes all your incoming EDI transactions, including A/P Invoices or EDI 810 transactions for greater clarity and control on Accounts Payables:
- Pending Not Yet Imported: View all received EDI transactions that are waiting to be imported into Business Central.
- Inbound Processed: Track all transactions that have already been successfully imported, providing transparency for reconciliation and reporting.
Outbound Summary
This section ensures a seamless workflow for EDI 850 purchase orders:
- 850 – BC Purchase Orders Ready to Be Exported to Vantree: This list displays Purchase Orders generated in Business Central that are prepared for export to Vantree’s EDI system and your suppliers.
Practical Benefits for User
- Increased Efficiency: Automating key steps in the Procure-To-Pay process thanks to embedded EDI functionnality in D365BC saves time and reduces the potential for manual errors on your purchasing team.
- Enhanced Transparency: The integration and clear categorization of transactions in the EDI module allows users to automatically export and import Purchasing EDI transactions and quickly verify document statuses without searching through external systems.
- Simplified Operations: By consolidating Procure-To-Pay processes thanks to Vantree’s EDI Module for Dynamics 365 Business Central, users can focus on their core responsibilities without switching between platforms.
What’s Next?
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we’re working on introducing new features that will further enhance EDI processes for manufacturing and distribution industries. Over the next year, we’re planning to add the EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice (ASN) feature to Vantree’s EDI module for Microsoft Business Central. This update will provide even more tools to streamline shipping workflows and improve coordination with trading partners.
Meet us at Community Summit 2025 in Orlando
Looking to optimize your EDI workflows and improve your operations within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central? Discover how Vantree’s integrated EDI solution can streamline your inbound and outbound transactions for better efficiency and control.
We’d love to meet you in person! Visit us at Community Summit 2025 in Orlando to learn more about our solutions, see live demonstrations, and discuss how we can help enhance your ERP experience.
Mark your calendar and let’s connect—we’re excited to share how Vantree can support your success!
