smartextract as an Alternative to EDI
Lange war For a long time, EDI was the standard for digital data exchange between ERP systems. It enables companies to send orders and invoices digitally – without PDFs or emails..So können zum Beispiel Bestellungen und Rechnungen zwischen verschiedenen Unternehmen digital verschickt werden – ohne PDFs oder E-Mails.

The Limitations of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
For decades, companies have used EDI to replace paper-based processes with digital data transfers. But EDI integrations are expensive, time-consuming, and require cooperation between customers and suppliers. This presents a challenge, especially for small and medium-sized businesses.

Hohe High implementation costs kosten
Only works if both parties are EDI-capable
Fragmented process landscapes
High maintenance effort
Why smartextract is the Better Alternative
Just like EDI, smartextract connects your ERP system with your business partners. All order or invoice data you receive via documents or free-text emails is automatically transferred to the appropriate fields in your ERP system – just like EDI, but without the downsides.
No complex setup required
Works without expensive interface development or extensive implementation projects.
Independence from partners
Even if your partners don’t use EDI, their data can still be processed without issue.

Format flexibility
smartextract verarbeitet sowohl strukturierte als auch unstrukturierte Daten aus PDFs, E-Mails und Freitext.
Lower costs
No major investments in EDI infrastructure or adjustments when switching partners.

Faster scalability
Scales with growing data volumes – no additional EDI integrations needed.

Reduced maintenance
Format or workflow changes are easy to manage – no constant updates to EDI standards required.
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