By connecting your Infor M3 ERP to the right cloud EDI platform, you can save money and reduce errors in your EDI transactions. This article explains how Orderful simplifies Infor M3 EDI integration.
ERP systems can be overwhelming based on their size and complexity. They handle the most mission critical parts of a business, yet every business is unique and their ERP systems are all set up differently. If you're running EDI transactions through an Infor M3 ERP system, you'll recall how much time and effort it took to get it up and running.
As you're building new EDI connections from Infor M3 to your trading partners, you should know what you're in for and why it makes sense to consider a cloud-based API platform for your EDI needs.
The Challenge: Why Infor M3 EDI Integration is Complex
Why is it so complicated to set up EDI within your Infor M3 ERP? The answer lies in the unique challenges of each Infor M3 installation. Every company has its own distinct business processes. Therefore, they set up their ERP system to run in a specific way.
Configuration Differences Create Integration Complexity
For example, let's say a milk company (Moo) and a shoe company (Happy Feet) are both in the retail industry and run Infor M3. Even though they're both on Infor M3, the way they configure their ERP system could be completely different.
Customer master setup varies greatly depending on whether you ship to stores or distribution centers:
- Moo might set up their customer master on a payer level
- Happy Feet may set it up on a store level
This causes a big difference in how data is stored in the ERP. It changes the way data needs to be input and extracted, affecting how EDI 850 purchase orders, EDI 856 advance ship notices, and EDI 810 invoices flow through your system.
Traditional EDI Integration Challenges
- Point-to-point integrations are expensive and time consuming. Each trading partner requires custom mapping and development work.
- Custom field mapping takes considerable time to figure out which fields are required and how to properly map the data for each partner's unique specifications.
- Costly implementation whether you outsource to consultants or handle it in-house with IT teams. Either way, it's an expensive and time-consuming process.
- Ongoing maintenance becomes a nightmare as you add more trading partners, each with their own point-to-point integration that needs updating whenever requirements change.
- Long onboarding times for new trading partners can take weeks or months, slowing your ability to scale business relationships.
The Solution: Orderful's Cloud EDI Platform for Infor M3
Unlike legacy EDI providers in the market, Orderful offers a cloud EDI solution that makes it easy to connect to Infor M3. Our years of experience with Infor allow us to understand the complex logic associated with EDI transactions across industry verticals.
How Orderful Works with Infor M3
Our team has mapped all the potential API transactions and potential fields in the ERP, building that expertise directly into our platform. Here's how it works:
Single API integration: Once you connect your Infor M3 ERP to Orderful, our platform provides standard integrations per EDI transaction type. Build your integration once, and it works for all trading partners.
Automatic validation: Data coming into our platform gets validated against your trading partners' unique guidelines in real-time, preventing rejected transactions and costly chargebacks.
Normalized data handling: Orderful's API consumes data in a normalized way and converts it into your trading partners' specific requirements automatically. No custom mapping needed for each partner.
Reusable integrations: Because Infor M3's APIs don't change between instances, we're able to reuse our integrations from company to company regardless of what vertical our customers are in.
Back to our Moo and Happy Feet example: Even though they configure Infor M3 differently, both can use the same Orderful integration. The result is rapid access to the Orderful API that enables companies to trade EDI data immediately with any trading partner.
Key Benefits of Orderful's Infor M3 Integration
Fast implementation: Start exchanging EDI documents in days, not months. Our pre-built Infor M3 connectors eliminate lengthy custom development.
One integration for all partners: Build your connection to Orderful once. We handle partner-specific formatting, communication protocols (AS2, SFTP, VAN), and requirement changes automatically.
Real-time validation: Catch compliance issues before sending documents to partners, preventing chargebacks and failed transactions.
Reduced IT burden: No need to maintain multiple point-to-point integrations or hire specialized EDI consultants for each new partner.
Predictable costs: Transparent pricing with no per-transaction fees or hidden VAN charges. Web EDI starts at $189/month per trading partner, Integrated plans at $1,999/month.
Certified Network Buildout: Need to connect with a new trading partner? We'll add their specific requirements to our network within 24 hours at no additional charge.
What's Included in Orderful's Infor M3 Integration
Web EDI ($189/month per trading partner)
Perfect for companies just getting started or managing low transaction volumes with Infor M3.
Includes:
- 100% EDI compliance with all major retailers
- Webforms for manual document processing when needed
- All communication channels (AS2, FTP, SFTP, VAN)
- Real-time transaction validation against partner guidelines
- 997/999/TA1 acknowledgments (always free)
- UCC-128 compliant shipping labels
- 24/7 EDI support from industry experts
- Business Rules Engine for custom data logic
Mosaic EDI (Starting at $1,999/month)
Designed for companies ready to automate EDI through API integration with Infor M3.
Everything in Web EDI, plus:
- RESTful API for EDI automation
- Integration Assistance (aggregates all partner requirements)
- Single API connects to all trading partners
- SAML-based single sign-on (SSO)
- Role-based access control
- Interactive training sessions
- Integration support from Orderful's team
Enterprise (Custom pricing)
For large-scale Infor M3 operations with 20+ trading partners.
Everything in Integrated, plus:
- Multiple organizations within Orderful
- Dedicated Slack communications
- Rule writing support for complex business logic
- Managed testing services
- Managed integration services
Get Started with Infor M3 EDI Integration
There's a better alternative to building custom point-to-point EDI integrations for each trading partner. You can leverage Orderful's common API endpoint that does the heavy lifting for you.
Orderful gives companies using Infor M3 a more efficient way to connect, test, and exchange EDI data with their trading partners through one unified platform. Explore the full platform to see how it supports Infor M3 EDI workflows and visit our pricing page to understand how cost effective it is to get started.
Ready to simplify your Infor M3 EDI integration? Schedule time to connect with one of our EDI experts to discuss your specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Infor M3 EDI Integration
Why is Infor M3 EDI integration so complex?
Each Infor M3 installation is configured differently based on unique business processes. Customer master setups, data storage structures, and field mappings vary significantly between companies, even in the same industry. Traditional EDI requires custom mapping and point-to-point integrations for each configuration and trading partner, making implementation time-consuming and expensive.
How long does traditional Infor M3 EDI integration take?
Traditional custom EDI integration for Infor M3 typically takes weeks to months per trading partner. Each requires custom field mapping, development work, testing, and validation. With Orderful's pre-built Infor M3 connectors, you can start exchanging EDI documents in days instead.
Can I use the same EDI integration for multiple trading partners with Infor M3?
Yes, with Orderful. Because Infor M3's APIs don't change between instances, Orderful's single API integration works for all your trading partners regardless of how you've configured your ERP. We handle partner-specific formatting and requirements automatically, eliminating the need for separate point-to-point integrations.
What EDI documents does Orderful support for Infor M3?
Orderful supports all major EDI transaction sets including EDI 850 (purchase orders), 855 (purchase order acknowledgments), 856 (advance ship notices), 810 (invoices), 846 (inventory inquiry/advice), 997 (functional acknowledgments), and more. All transactions integrate seamlessly with Infor M3 through our API.
Do I need IT staff to manage Infor M3 EDI with Orderful?
No specialized EDI expertise required. Orderful handles mapping, validation, communication protocols, and partner-specific requirements automatically. Your IT team simply builds one API integration to Orderful, and we manage the EDI complexity. Our 24/7 support team is available if you need assistance.
How much does Infor M3 EDI integration cost with Orderful?
Orderful offers transparent pricing: Web EDI at $189/month per trading partner, or Integrated plans starting at $1,999/month for API-based automation. No per-transaction fees, no VAN charges, no hidden costs. All plans include validation, support, and partner onboarding. Custom Enterprise pricing available for 20+ trading partners.
