“Too many vendors. Endless configuration. EDI is a nightmare. Everything needs to be custom.”
Sound familiar?
This frustrated post from a B2B manufacturer on Reddit perfectly sums up what many companies face every day:
“Every big customer wants something different—SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, custom portals—each integration takes forever. We need something scalable without juggling a bunch of tools or hiring a whole team of developers.”
Recognizable? You’re not alone. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is still the backbone of many supply chains, but most EDI systems haven’t been updated in years. The result? Companies get stuck with slow onboarding, high costs, and endless manual work. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
The Real Cost of Outdated EDI
Old EDI systems—whether you outsource everything or manage it yourself—just aren’t built for the speed and flexibility modern business demands.
Fully Managed EDI: Hidden Costs
- You have little to no insight into your own transactions (“black box”)
- Even small issues take a long time to resolve
- Risk of high penalties or chargebacks for mistakes (up to 20% of invoice value)
- Onboarding a new partner can take 6 to 12 months
- Costs quickly add up due to per-transaction pricing
Managing EDI Yourself: Complex and Time-Consuming
- You need a lot of technical knowledge for mapping, validation, and ERP integrations
- Outdated software is often not user-friendly, making onboarding slow
- Your IT team spends too much time on troubleshooting and compliance
- The more partners you have, the more internal pressure builds up
For many companies, this means growth stalls. Instead of moving forward, you’re constantly putting out fires.
The Benefits of Celigo’s Modern EDI Approach
- 🔁 Faster onboarding
New trading partners in days, not months - 💸 Lower total cost
Less time, fewer IT hours, and no surprise costs - ✅ Fewer errors and penalties
Automated checks prevent problems - 📊 More control
Real-time dashboards and self-service tools give you the overview - 📈 Ready for growth
Supports EDI, APIs, and other integrations from one platform
More Than Just EDI: Complete B2B Integration
Today’s business is hybrid. One partner uses EDI, another uses APIs. Celigo supports both—and connects directly with systems like NetSuite, Salesforce, Shopify, 3PL, and more.
Examples:
- Quote-to-cash automation
- Connecting inventory and fulfillment processes
- B2B ecommerce integration
- Real-time connections with logistics partners (3PL)
Customer Story: La Sportiva
When global outdoor brand La Sportiva switched from an old EDI provider to Celigo, they regained control and visibility.
“We were impressed by Celigo’s intuitive and user-friendly products… We now manage all integrations through a single platform.”
— Rebecca Carroll, Operations Director
With a small team, they now solve issues quickly and manage partner integrations themselves—without external developers.
Why Teknuro?
- Certified Celigo partner
- We use one central iPaaS platform, designed for EDI management
- We take the chaos off your hands and bring structure, so you have fewer worries
- We think proactively and always look for the best solution for your situation
Celigo B2B Manager
Celigo makes it easy to build and manage EDI integrations. With the Celigo B2B Manager, you can centrally manage all your EDI and API partners, automate processes, and quickly add new connections. This gives you full control, allows you to scale effortlessly, and prevents unnecessary complexity. Celigo B2B Manager is the solution for companies that want their EDI to be future-proof, flexible, and efficient.
Whether you’re migrating from a legacy system or integrating modern solutions for the first time, we ensure that Celigo B2B Manager works quickly and smoothly for your business.
Ready to Really Improve Your EDI?
Want to know more? Schedule a meeting with us and get free advice: Schedule your meeting here.
We’re also giving away a free ebook: The Definitive Guide to Modernizing EDI. Just send an email with “ebook EDI” to info@teknuro.com.
