EDI Software & Ecommerce System Solutions
Freeway develops and markets EDI software and ecommerce system solutions to meet the needs of companies of all sizes and shapes. In addition to our best of breed EDI solutions, we offer professional consultancy services and roll-out management.
Spectrum Product Overview
There are three distinct but complimentary EDI products available in the Spectrum product range:
- Spectrum - An off-the-shelf, user installable supplier solution for standalone EDI (with an easy upgrade path to Spectrum Professional) - an entry level software solution for suppliers whose customers demand that trading takes place electronically.
- Spectrum Professional - An off-the-shelf supplier solution for EDI integrated with accounting software - all the features of Spectrum plus integration with your accounting and order processing system; saving time and reducing human error by avoiding re-keying of EDI data.
- Spectrum Enterprise - A supplier and customer solution for building a complete trading community. A larger and more sophisticated "Project style" EDI system implementation.
To understand the key differences between the Spectrum and Spectrum Professional products use the table below.
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| Windows EDI Software | Runs on industry standard operating system users already know |
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| Microsoft Outlook "Look & Feel" | Familiar software interface for ease of use |
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| Runs On Standard PC Hardware | No additional investment in hardware required |
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| Service Pack includes fixed cost VAN, AS2 or FTP Connection and support (subject to terms & conditions) | Fixed cost solution |
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| Includes all trading partners' required messages | Keep your customers happy by easily and quickly complying with their message requirements |
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| Additional messages readily available | Keep your customers happy by easily and quickly complying with their message requirements |
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| Applications for creating return messages (Acknowledgements, Delivery Notes & Invoices from original Orders) | Applications mean that even the message you may be unwilling or unable to create can still be created within the same, single system |
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| Add on New Trading Partners without cost* | Save money when adding new partners (compared to alternative systems) |
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| High-quality and responsive support services using remote access software | Support gets you "Live" more quickly and Freeway "Own" support problems |
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| Self installed | Saves time |
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| Network Installation available | Share data across different departments running separate PCs |
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| Multi-company support | Common systems across multiple companies reduces training and support costs |
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| Automatic scheduled operation | No need to "remember" to download documents - they arrive automatically |
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| F1 help & user documentation | Quick, convenient help when you need it |
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| Quick start user guide | Gets you up and running fast |
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| Auto forwarding of documents, files and reports via e-mail | Create links with warehouses or hauliers, replace faxed copies of orders with automated electronic documents |
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| Free demonstration CD available | Try before you buy - experience the ease of use Spectrum offers |
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| Free product consultancy and tailored proposals | Ensure you buy the right solution for the right reasons |
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| Integrates most common ecommerce messages including Orders, Invoices, Credits, Delivery Advice, Order Acknowledgements, Price | Keep your customers happy by easily and quickly complying with their message requirements |
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| Off the shelf links to over 60 leading back office accounting packages | Saves time and money and removes the potential for human error |
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| Optional Freeway Flat file interfaces - links all message formats via single, simple interface with your back office system | Likely to work with your back office system - whatever it is. Even if you upgrade your accounting system your Spectrum EDI system can move with you. |
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| Includes full data validation and on-line flat file testing service for users of Freeway interface formats | Validated data ensures that trading partners receive messages with the correct syntax, any errors are indicated prior to transmission |
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| Installation and training by Freeway, usually on-site or remotely | Freeway's full installation service ensures that the EDI system is professionally implemented and that all users are familiar with all key operations |
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* Subject to Freeway's Published Release List
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