Integrated trading solutions that create business flow

PipeChain has been creating efficient trade flows between different ERP systems since the 1980s. We help several of the largest players in the grocery trade with smooth EDI solutions that make communication with suppliers easier and more precise. We familiarize ourselves with our customers’ operations in depth, to understand the challenges and find a solution that reduces the margin of error and increases profitability. In addition to groceries, we can also help you with the electronic trading system Peppol.

Same easy approach with all suppliers

Today, almost all major trading players, especially in the food industry, require their suppliers to use EDI. PipeChain’s cloud-based, user-friendly system solutions automatically integrate suppliers’ ERP systems with yours, fully in accordance with GS1, ESAP20 and other communication standards guidelines. The benefits are many: data quality increases with automated solutions, while administration doesn’t take unnecessary time for you and your staff.

If you have suppliers that are not connected to EDI, we offer a supplier EDI portal. From the portal, the information is automatically interpreted, translated, and passed on to your ERP system. When all suppliers look the same in the system, it becomes easier to compare price lists, place orders and review order confirmations.

Smooth handling of goods

Our integrated system solutions also help you and your suppliers create smoother logistics processes. When the business systems talk to each other, it becomes easier to mark the goods correctly, which in turn makes it easy to scan and check the goods against the delivery notification. An automatic logistics process saves time and reduces the risk of staff accidentally reporting the wrong item number with incorrect inventory balances as a consequence.

Peppol

Peppol is an international electronic purchasing network that makes e-commerce and e-procurement much easier. It started as an EU initiative, but has now spread worldwide. Peppol standardises a variety of business documents such as price lists, catalogues, orders and invoices, making it easier for business partners to do business with each other. Through access points, buyers and sellers find each other through unique electronic addresses, known as Peppol IDs, which are managed in both local registers (SMPs) and a central one. PipeChain is a certified access point and SMP, which means that we are in control of the technology, and you can focus on your business with peace of mind.