EDI Testing and Launch

End to End

100

What is EDI testing and Launch According to SPS? 

A full-service EDI provider manages testing of end-to-end data exchange with your trading partners and ensures live data flow with trading partners is successful.

200

According to SPS, how many testing scenarios could suppliers face with their retailers?

Customer may have 20 or more different scenarios that your EDI system must support.

300

Trading partners’ requirements for EDI testing will vary based on a number of factors. Name one of the potential scenarios.

First Order

Fulfillment Model 

Product Category 

400

SPS gives questions for suppliers to ask retailers about the testing process, name 2 of those questions. 

• Who works with my customers to schedule EDI testing? 

• Who determines how many EDI testing scenarios I need to be compliant? 

• Who sets up my EDI testing scenarios? 

• Who ensures that EDI testing is successful? 

• Who works with my customers to resolve issues and disputes with my EDI connectivity or data that may arise during testing? 

• Who works with my customers to bring my EDI solution into production? 

• Who handles errors or issues if they arise during my initial data flow?

500

Explain syntax testing 

data syntax testing confirms your mapping and translation conforms to EDI standards

Full Service

100

Do all customers need to go through testing?

No, it depends on the Retailer. There are several retailers that do not require testing with SPS

200

True or False:

Some retailers, grocers, and distributors will use your first order to test your EDI capabilities.

True

300

Are the customers involved in the testing process? 

Your EDI provider will involve you in the testing process if you would like to be included for training purposes. If not, they will handle all the technical details behind the scenes to ensure you can properly send and receive electronic information with your trading partners.

400

What does "going live mean" 

EDI is now into production, testing is concluded and successful data flow has been validated, they are ready for their first live order. 

500

True or False: By working with a third-party expert to handle launching your system into production, you can avoid chargebacks arising from EDI errors and make sure you don’t miss any orders from customers.

True 

Testing

100

SPS gives a real example, "FULL-SERVICE EDI IN PRACTICE" What retailer did they use as an example? 

Amazon

200

True or False: 

Amazon requires a survey to be completed in their vendor portal before end-to-end testing can begin. This survey captures information about the vendor’s technical abilities and/or limitations.

True 

300

In the simplest terms, explain the process in which testing is not successful, what does a full-service EDI provider do? 

If any issues arise during the initial live data flow, the full-service team will resolve the issue on your behalf. Once the initial data flow is complete, your system will officially be “live” and the provider will continue to provide ongoing support as you need it.

400

Name one benefit of having a Full-Service provider conduct testing on your behalf 

Common guys, If you can't name an entire list of benefits then... it's time to update your resume. 

Just kidding, Steve. Don't fire me :) 

500

All EDI providers will do full end to end testing on your behalf

EHHHHHH- NO.