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Add-On Initiation Phase - Trading Partner Implementation

Trading Partner Implementations / Add-On Processes End to End

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Written by Lori Anne Stevens
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The standardized process for initiating a Truedi project consists of ensuring all required information is gathered, resources are assigned, and connections are properly established for successful EDI transaction testing and onboarding with your Trading Partner(s).

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Order Processing and Project Creation

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Upon TrueCommerce’s receipt of a fulfilled order, an implementation project is created and will be assigned to an Implementation Specialist.

Your Implementation Specialist will complete the following:

  1. Confirm all necessary details and documentation are attached to your customer profile:

  1. Business Requirements Document

  1. Custom layouts

  1. Trading Partner information

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Resource Outreach to Customer

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A member of the Trading Partner Outreach (TPE) team will reach out to you to collect the following information:

  • EDI ID of Customer: Confirm the correct EDI identifier(s) for transaction routing.

  • Trading Partner communications: Any emails you have received from the Trading Partner with regards to setup and testing.

  • Vendor Number (#)

  • Trading Partner portal credentials: if applicable.

  • Updated Mapping Specifications: Be sure to provide the TPE team with the latest transaction mapping specifications and requirements (if received from your Trading Partner).

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Resource Outreach to Trading Partner

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A member of the Trading Partner Outreach (TPE) team will contact your Trading Partner (with your permission) to collect the following information:

  • EDI ID of your Trading Partner: Confirm the correct EDI identifier(s) for transaction routing.

  • Updated Mapping Specifications: Request their latest transaction mapping specifications and requirements.

  • Scope of Transactions to Test: Define which transactions will be included in the testing phase.

  • Connection Details: Ensure all connection information is current and accurate for integration testing.

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Customer Responsibilities

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You will be responsible for providing the following information:

  • Current Trading Partner Communications: Share any recent correspondence with your Trading Partner for review.

  • EDI ID(s) for Relationship: Specify which EDI ID(s) you will be using, especially if multiple IDs are available to choose from.

  • Trading Partner Contact: Provide contact information for your Trading Partner.

  • Vendor Forms: Complete any required forms with connection details and EDI IDs.

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Implementation Specialist Tasks (Behind the Scenes)

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Your Implementation Specialist will complete the following:

  • Associate the correct EDI ID: Link the provided EDI ID(s) to the Trading Partner.

  • Verify Maps in Scope: Ensure all transaction maps required for the project are available for use and up to date.

  • Labels or Packing Lists: Confirm if your Trading Partner requires UCC-128 labels or Packing Lists as a requirement for testing. if yes:

  • Does your organization currently own either of these two Add-On solutions?

  • If yes, your Implementation Specialist will ensure the Packing List for this Trading Partner is added to your account and deployed as well as the UCC-128 label templates.

  • If no, your Implementation Specialist will assist you with next steps on how to purchase.

  • Activate Transaction(s): In Transaction Manager, activate the most commonly used transactions for the Trading Partner based on the scope of transactions with your Trading Partner.

  • Set the Import Document Type(s): In Transaction Manager, configure your document types for import as applicable.

  • Finalize the Connection for the Test PO: Confirm with your Implementation Specialist that the connection setup is ready to receive a test Purchase Order (850).

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