EDI Integration for Infor VISUAL: What to Look For (and What to Avoid)

When it comes to Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Infor VISUAL users are in a unique spot. You’ve already invested in a robust ERP tailored for manufacturers, but plugging EDI into that system can either be smooth and streamlined or a complete headache.

Whether you’re switching EDI providers or starting fresh, the quality of your integration can make or break your daily operations. Here’s what to look for—and what to watch out for—when connecting EDI to Infor VISUAL.

✅ What You Want in an Infor Visual EDI Integration

1. Plug-and-Play Setup
‍You shouldn’t need to reinvent your workflow just to start exchanging documents with trading partners. A modern integration should “snap into place” with minimal configuration and no lengthy development cycle.

2. API Compatibility
Infor VISUAL has evolved—and so should your EDI solution. API support makes integrations faster, more flexible, and more resilient when business requirements change. It also gives you options down the road (like automation or real-time visibility).

3. End-to-End Integration
Look for a provider that can handle not just the data transmission, but also mapping, validation, error handling, and dashboard visibility—all connected cleanly to Infor VISUAL. Anything less means more manual work for your team.

4. Transparency and Support
Ever feel like your EDI vendor speaks in riddles? Clear pricing, simple dashboards, and fast support response times matter more than ever. Especially when you're up against retailer chargebacks or shipping cutoffs.

⚠️ What to Avoid

1. Middleware Nightmares
If your “integration” requires a third-party tool just to talk to Infor VISUAL, it may cost you more time and money than you save.

2. Old-School VAN Pricing
Watch out for pricing based on kilo-characters or per-document charges. These models make it hard to predict your bill—and harder to grow efficiently.

3. Long Contract Lock-Ins
The best EDI partners earn your loyalty through performance, not 36-month contracts.

A Better Way to Integrate

If you're using Infor VISUAL, BOLD VAN offers a plug-and-play solution that makes full EDI integration refreshingly simple. We support API connections, provide full-service onboarding, and never charge setup or migration fees. It’s everything you need—without the complexity.

Need a Warehouse Solution Too?

If your EDI needs extend into the warehouse, BOLD VAN has you covered there too. Our warehouse platform, DES (Distribution Enablement System), integrates seamlessly with Infor VISUAL to provide real-time visibility into fulfillment, inventory, and shipping workflows.

Whether you're managing your own distribution center or working with 3PLs, DES helps ensure your data flows smoothly from order to dock. The result? Fewer errors, faster processing, and better communication across your entire supply chain—all connected to your ERP.

Contact us to see how fast we can get you up and running.