Electronic data interchange (EDI)
Simplify and automate the way you manage business documentation throughout the purchasing process — from ordering to logistics and invoicing.
Partner with Medtronic
Are you looking for ways to reduce costs due to manual ordering processes?
Would you like to have more visibility on orders sent outside of your hospital ERP system?
Are you looking to build a more efficient and automated purchasing process?
Electronic data interchange (EDI) will help to address your challenges.
EDI can automate part of the purchase-to-pay journey or the entire process, including:
- Product and pricing catalog
- Purchase order
- Order acknowledgment
- Order confirmation
- Delivery note
- Receipt advice
- Invoice
The more document types enabled through EDI, the higher the level of automation within the purchase-to-pay process.
EDI is the process of exchanging business documents electronically in a structured format between your hospital and Medtronic — via an EDI provider.
Thanks to automated intelligence, EDI has proven more effective than other means of ordering, such as fax, email, or phone.
Follow these steps to prepare for EDI:
- Be ready to customize your ERP system.
- Sign a contract with an EDI provider.
- Make sure the pre-requisites are met (i.e., master data and catalog).
- Have a dedicated resource to collaborate with Medtronic.