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Use Case · EDI Automation

Automate B2B Data Exchange. Faster, Error-Free, and Scalable.

We automate the electronic data interchange between manufacturers, retailers, customers, and logistics partners. Orders, invoices, shipping notices, inventory updates — structured, monitored, and flowing without manual intervention. So your team focuses on growth, not data entry.

80%less manual effort in order processing
<1%error rate on automated EDI transactions
7+supported EDI formats and standards
24/7real-time monitoring and error handling
The Value

What EDI Automation Delivers to Your Business

Less Manual Effort, Fewer Errors

No more re-keying orders from emails into your ERP. No more reconciling invoices from PDFs. Automated data exchange eliminates the manual steps where errors are born — and frees your team for work that requires human judgement.

Faster Order-to-Fulfilment

An order placed at 19:00 reaches your ERP at 19:01 — validated, formatted, and ready for fulfilment. No overnight batch processing. No Monday morning backlogs. Real-time data exchange means real-time business.

Scalable Without Adding Headcount

Ten partners or ten thousand — the effort is the same. EDI automation scales with your business. New partners onboard through standardised connectors. Growth does not mean more data entry staff.

Automated Documents

Every Document. Every Direction. Fully Automated.

From purchase orders to shipping notifications — all flowing without manual intervention.

PO

Purchase Orders

Orders from buyers to your ERP. Validated, formatted, real-time.

OC

Order Confirmations

Instant acknowledgement back to the buyer. Quantities confirmed, delivery dates set.

ASN

Shipping Notices

Dispatch notifications with tracking. The buyer knows when to expect delivery.

INV

Invoices

Electronic invoicing. Matched to orders. Compliance-ready for every market.

CR

Credit Notes

Returns and adjustments processed automatically. No manual credit memo creation.

INV

Stock Levels

Real-time inventory availability shared across all channels. No overselling.

CAT

Product & Price Data

Catalogue updates, price changes, and new listings distributed to all partners simultaneously.

TRK

Tracking & Logistics

Shipment tracking and logistics data shared automatically. Full supply chain visibility.

How It Works

Four Steps to Fully Automated EDI

1

Analyse

Map your existing processes, partner requirements, and data flows. Identify automation opportunities.

2

Configure

Set up connectors, map data fields, and configure partner-specific formats. Custom logic where needed.

3

Test

End-to-end testing with your partners. Validate every document type, every edge case, every format requirement.

4

Go Live

Production launch with 24/7 monitoring. Error handling, alerting, and continuous optimisation built in.

Supported Standards

Every Format Your Partners Need

EDIFACT
UN/CEFACT standard
X12
ANSI / North America
XML
Structured markup
JSON
API-native format
CSV
Legacy compatibility
API
REST / Webhook
Custom
Partner-specific
ERP
SAP, Dynamics, etc.
Who It Is For

Built for Complex B2B Networks

Manufacturers & Brands
Wholesalers & Distributors
Retailers & Buying Groups
Logistics Partners & 3PLs
International B2B Networks
Why FIRE

What Makes Our EDI Solution Different

Fast Implementation

Pre-built connectors for all major ERPs and standard formats mean faster go-live. Custom mapping logic where your partners need it. No months-long integration projects.

Real-Time Monitoring

24/7 transaction monitoring. Errors flagged instantly, not after the quarterly review. Every transmission logged, every failure explained, every retry automated. Full transparency over your data exchange.

Partner-Specific Mapping

Every partner has different requirements. Different fields, different formats, different validation rules. FIRE handles individual mapping logic per partner without making your system more complex.

International EDI Experience

EDIFACT for Europe. X12 for North America. Custom formats for specific retailers. Over 20 years of B2B wholesale experience means we have seen — and solved — the edge cases that generic EDI providers miss.

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Tell us about your brand, your current B2B setup, and what you are looking to improve. We will show you exactly how FIRE works for your specific situation.

No generic demos. No slide decks. A real walkthrough with your products and your industry configuration.

What Happens Next

1
Discovery Call
Your products, channels, and systems.
2
Custom Demo
Platform configured for your industry.
3
Go Live
Connected to your ERP in 20–40 days.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Most brands are fully operational within 20 to 40 days. FIRE Connect handles ERP integration with pre-built connectors for 250+ systems. Our implementation team, based in Wollerau near Zurich, manages data migration, system configuration, and buyer onboarding. First structured buyer data typically flows within the first week. Get started.
No. FIRE works alongside your ERP, not as a replacement. FIRE Connect integrates bidirectionally with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, and 80+ other ERP systems. Orders flow from FIRE to your ERP automatically. Stock levels and product data sync back. Your ERP handles operations, FIRE handles buyer intelligence.
FIRE serves 27 industries across wholesale distribution — from fashion and beauty to industrial equipment, pharma, and agriculture. Each industry benefits from the same core intelligence layer, with industry-specific configurations for product structures, ordering workflows, and analytics. See all industries.
FIRE is developed by FIREGROUP GmbH, headquartered in Wollerau (Canton of Schwyz) with offices in Zurich. We serve brands across DACH, Europe, and global markets. All data is hosted on AWS, with optional Swiss or European hosting with full compliance to GDPR and Swiss data protection regulations. Our team supports clients in German, English, and French.
FIRE captures six categories of structured data per buyer session: product views and search behaviour, comparison patterns, size and variant interactions, order composition and timing, abandoned selections, and session engagement metrics. This data feeds the AI layer which, after three sales cycles, predicts demand, detects churn risk, and recommends assortment adjustments. Explore FIRE Analytics.
No. The FIRE B2B Portal runs in any modern browser — no app, no plugin, no download. Buyers access your branded portal via a URL, log in, and start ordering. For trade fairs and showrooms, the Digital Showroom and Sales Table provide dedicated interfaces that also require no buyer-side installation.
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