What is WebEDI?
What is WebEDI? It is EDI in the browser. Suppliers receive purchase orders and send despatch advices or invoices in a portal, without their own interface.
By Vincent Rosenkranz, Sales & Marketing Manager at BESITEC · Updated 9 Nov 2026
In short. A web portal that shows documents to people as forms and exchanges them with the trading partner as EDI messages in the background. Suits low volumes and a fast start.
What is the WebEDI workflow?
- Customersends EDI
- Portalshows a form
- Supplierworks in browser
- Convertercreates EDIFACT
- Customerposts automatically
A typical case is responding to an order. The supplier turns the order data into a despatch advice and invoice with a click. That saves typing and errors.
What is WebEDI best suited for?
- Few documents a few dozen orders a month are easy to handle manually
- A large customer requires EDI and your own interface does not pay off yet
- Fast start no ERP project, access and training are enough
Limits of the portal
| Criterion | Portal in the browser | ERP connection |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | low | any |
| Data entry | manual | automatic |
| Double entry | yes, portal and ERP | no |
| Start | days | weeks |
As volume grows, double entry gets expensive. Then a direct ERP connection pays off.
WebEDI FAQ
Do I need software?
No. A browser and an account are enough.
Is it real EDI?
For the trading partner, yes. They receive standard messages such as DESADV or INVOIC. Only the supplier enters data manually.
When does an interface pay off?
It depends on volume and number of partners. We calculate it with you in a call.
Can I switch later?
Yes. The partner connection stays, only data entry moves into the ERP.
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A customer requires EDI from you?
In 30 minutes, Vincent Rosenkranz, Sales & Marketing Manager, clarifies whether a portal or an ERP connection fits better.
