For retail suppliers, dealing with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) orders can be a real headache. You need to connect with major retailers, but the traditional setup is complicated, expensive, and often loaded with hidden costs. What if you could simplify the entire process, eliminate per-transaction fees, and pay just one annual license fee instead? That’s exactly what an AS2>API solution offers—and here’s why it’s a game changer.
The Old Way: Too Many Steps, Too Many Costs
To understand why this new approach is better, let’s take a quick look at what a retail supplier typically needs to do to receive an EDI order from a customer:
- Manage Secure Data Exchange – Suppliers often rely on AS2 connections, VANs, or both to securely exchange data with their trading partners.
- Transform the EDI Data – EDI is just raw data. You need a way to convert it into something useful for your ERP or business applications.
- Integrate With Your ERP & Other Systems – Your ERP, accounting software, and other apps all need access to the order data.
- Pay Per-Transaction & Trading Partner Fees – Many providers charge based on the volume of transactions or number of trading partners.
At every step, there’s a fee—whether it’s per message, per trading partner, or per transformation. It adds up quickly, making EDI a costly and inefficient necessity for suppliers.
The Game-Changing Solution: AS2>API
Now, imagine a different approach—one where you receive AS2 data as an API. This means:
- No per-transaction or per-trading partner fees
- Simplified AS2-to-API messaging flow
- Direct API access for your ERP and any other apps that need the data
A More Efficient Way to Connect
By leveraging AS2>API, companies can onboard faster, improve security, and seamlessly route data to the applications that drive further efficiencies. This modern approach removes unnecessary complexity and turns AS2 into a lightweight security layer rather than a bottleneck.
Why This Matters
This approach streamlines operations, eliminates unpredictable costs, and empowers suppliers to scale without added expenses. Instead of juggling multiple systems and fees, companies can focus on what truly matters—growing their business and serving their customers.
At the end of the day, retail suppliers want to fulfill orders, not wrestle with outdated EDI processes. With a single annual license fee and a streamlined API-driven approach, you finally can.
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