EDI Integration for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central NAV EDI integration streamlines operations, reduces errors, and automates document integration through Vantree’s API-based platform.
Automate EDI workflows in Dynamics 365 Business Central
API-Based EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
96% of users report being bogged down with redundant EDI-related tasks. Those same users spend an average of eight hours per week on manual data entry and correcting EDI mistakes.
Effective API and EDI automation addresses these challenges. For small and mid-sized businesses, automation speeds up business processes by as much as 70%, eliminates redundant tasks, and enables users to maximize efficiency.
Business Central EDI Made Easy
- Eliminate manual data entry through EDI automation
- Reduce costly errors caused by re-keying business data
- Deploy EDI integration quickly with minimal disruption
- Free up internal resources to focus on business growth
Discover how Vantree’s EDI for Microsoft Dynamics 365 revolutionized CTS Foods’ operations, streamlined processes, and ensured seamless data integration, all backed by Vantree’s unwavering team support.
EDI Integration Features for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly NAV/Navision) provides an adaptable business management solution for small and mid-sized businesses.
With Vantree’s web EDI solution for Dynamics 365 Business Central, you can import and export documents to and from your trading partners with EDI. The integration uses the same Business Central ERP interface you work with daily, giving you visibility and control.
Automate Business Processes with EDI Integration
With an end-to-end view of their data, your users reduce time spent on redundant tasks, improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.
Eliminating manual data entry in Business Central
Integrating EDI with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central eliminates error-prone tasks such as manual data entry. Vantree ensures data compliance, mitigates the risk of compliance penalties, and provides a unified view of your data and records.
Increase productivity across ERP workflows
EDI enables businesses to improve communication with trading partners, minimizing miscommunication and boosting productivity. Our EDI solution reduces errors and accelerates response times, strengthening relationships with trading partners.
How Vantree’s EDI automation works with Business Central
Our Vantree Connectivity Suite (VCS) sits between you and your trading partners. It automates the integration, translation, and delivery of EDI and non-EDI documents to and from your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP.
Automated order processing with EDI
Automatically process EDI orders, sales orders, invoices, transactions, and more in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Vantree’s EDI connector offers functionalities to automate ecommerce processes, such as customer profile creation in Business Central, to avoid time-consuming retyping or manual data entry.
Fully customized EDI integration
Vantree offers a fully customized solution. Our EDI connector adapts to your enterprise’s needs and objectives, as well as your trading partner requirements. Choose a universal integration platform allowing bidirectional data exchange throughout your commerce network.
Improved data accuracy through EDI
Automatically validate data throughout your EDI integration to ensure no data mistakes are made. Set up rules to automatically validate units, prices, and products before submitting an order or sending an invoice. These features help eliminate chargebacks from customers and improve vendor scores.
Automate ASNs Seamlessly in Business Central with Vantree EDI and Insight Works
Facilitate data interchange across your Business Central supply chain
Deep EDI integration tailored to your needs
Your business is unique. That’s why we fully customize your solution for deep integration, based on your business, your trading partners, and your document needs.
- Optimize workflows with increased efficiency.
- Strengthen relationships with cleaner data, fewer errors, and faster reaction times.
- Future-proof your business by anticipating growth and freeing up resources.
Centralized EDI Software with Superior Flexibility
- Any environment. Any trading partner. Any document.
- Our integrated, automated solution makes it simple to import, analyze, and process incoming documents.
- You have full visibility into your data and any errors or omissions, with full control over error correction and processing.
Our Trading Partners
Managed EDI with Business Central
Partner outreach
We coordinate directly with your trading partners to initiate communication and start the EDI integration process on your behalf.
Connection management
We establish, monitor, maintain, and update all EDI connections to ensure reliable and secure data exchange.
EDI mapping
We map EDI documents to your system, creating the data flows required to send and receive information between your ERP and trading partners.
Testing and validation
We perform internal and external testing to confirm each EDI document is accurately extracted, mapped, and inserted into the correct system fields.
Go-live planning
We deliver a structured implementation plan and go-live strategy to meet your timelines and ensure a smooth production launch.
Ongoing monitoring
We log every EDI transaction and use automated error notifications to quickly detect and resolve issues.
Dedicated support
We provide ongoing EDI support, including direct communication with trading partners when issues arise.
EDI integration management
While you focus on your business, we manage the day-to-day EDI integration operations for you.
EDI for Microsoft Dynamics 365
Made Easy with Vantree
- Preventive controls built into the integration
- 24/7 monitoring with automated alerting
- Clear and transparent communication
- Support focused on your Dynamics 365 environment
- Average response time under 4 hours
- Dedicated EDI support team
Microsoft Dynamics EDI Integration FAQs
What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software widely used by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central assists businesses in multiple tasks, including:
- Finances
- Manufacturing
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Analytics
- E-commerce
- Supply chain
What is an EDI integration?
EDI integration is the process of linking multiple computer systems to exchange electronic supply chain documents. This can be done through a direct connection or by utilizing an EDI service provider that provides translation and communication services. The purpose of EDI integration is to enable the electronic transmission of business messages, such as orders, invoices, credit notes, and ASNs, within your EDI system and your back-office accounts, warehouse, or ERP integrations. This eliminates the need for manual data entry.
What is the importance of business process automation?
Business process automation helps streamline operations, improve efficiency, reduce errors, and save time and costs.
How do automated processes contribute to data accuracy?
Automated processes ensure that data is entered and transferred without manual intervention, minimizing the risk of errors caused by human factors.
What is EDI in Business Central?
EDI in Business Central is the automated exchange of business documents between Dynamics 365 Business Central and trading partners. It eliminates manual data entry by automatically processing documents like purchase orders, invoices, and shipment notices directly within the ERP system.
What is the difference between Dynamics 365 Business Central and NAV?
Dynamics 365 Business Central is the cloud-based successor to Microsoft Dynamics NAV. While NAV was primarily an on-premises ERP solution, Business Central offers cloud deployment with enhanced features, modern interface, and continuous updates. Both serve similar core ERP functions.
What is Microsoft Dynamics NAV called now?
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is now called Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Microsoft rebranded NAV as part of the Dynamics 365 suite to reflect its cloud-first approach and integration with other Microsoft 365 services.
What is replacing Microsoft Dynamics?
Microsoft Dynamics NAV and AX have been replaced by Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations respectively. These cloud-based solutions offer enhanced capabilities, integration with Microsoft’s cloud services, and regular feature updates.
What other Microsoft integrations do you offer?
Vantree offers several Microsoft EDI integration solutions including:
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