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Common Onboarding Pitfalls and How to Dodge/Avoid Them

Pitfall 1: Relying on email chains
Solution: Use shared portals or dashboards instead

Pitfall 2: Assuming your ERP will integrate smoothly with EDI
Solution: Have an ERP subject-matter expert work with your EDI provider

Pitfall 3: No testing or documentation provided
Solution: There needs to be tracking

Pitfall 4: Assuming the EDI provider is managing everything
Solution: Ask for clear responsibilities in writing

Pitfall 5: EDI provider is rigid on tools they use
Solution: They should work with you to fit into your tools and processes

Pitfall 6: No EDI Provider should force you into using them
Solution: It is YOUR choice!

EDI Support LLC Insight: A good onboarding plan looks like a timeline. A bad one looks like a bunch of PDFs in your inbox.

Tools and Automation That Save Time

Look for providers who use:

a) Prebuilt maps and templates for common trading partners (e.g., Walmart, Target, Chewy)

b) Dashboards that show onboarding progress

c) Auto-validation tools to check data before sending test files

Self-serve tools reduce reliance on the provider and save hours per partner.
Integration tools (like REST APIs or prebuilt ERP connectors) cut setup time drastically.

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