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Case Study: Aster Software
EDI Integration for the Horticulture Industry
The Challenge
Aster Software provides comprehensive business management solutions for the horticulture industry. As their clients grew, they faced increasing demands for EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integration to streamline B2B transactions with major retailers and distributors.
Manual order processing creating bottlenecks and errors
Compliance requirements for major retail partnerships
Disconnected systems requiring manual data entry
Lack of real-time visibility into order status
Risk of compliance fines and lost business relationships
Disconnected Systems
Diagram showing fragmented order processing workflow
The Solution
HiTek designed and built a comprehensive EDI integration platform that seamlessly connects Aster Software's existing systems with their clients' retail partners, automating the entire order-to-fulfillment workflow.
Direct EDI connections to major retailers (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's)
Automated order processing and acknowledgment workflows
Real-time inventory synchronization across all systems
Compliance monitoring and automated reporting
Unified dashboard for complete order visibility
Aster EDI Marketing Page
Screenshot of the professional EDI solution showcase
How It Works
Before: Manual Process
After: Automated Flow
Order Process Automation
Complete workflow diagram showing automated EDI integration
Technical Excellence
Technical Details
Direct Connections
- • AS2 Protocol
- • SFTP/FTP Secure
- • VAN Networks
- • API Integrations
Compliance Features
- • EDI X12 Standards
- • 850, 855, 856, 810 Documents
- • Real-time Validation
- • Audit Trails
Zero Middleware
- • Direct Integration
- • Custom API Layer
- • Real-time Processing
- • Error Handling
Built for Scale and Reliability
Our approach eliminated third-party EDI middleware by building direct integrations into Aster's existing platform. This reduced costs, improved performance, and gave Aster complete control over their EDI processes.
The solution handles millions of transactions per year with 99.9% uptime, automatically scaling during peak seasons and providing real-time monitoring for complete visibility.
Lightning Fast
Orders processed in under 30 seconds from receipt to acknowledgment
Zero Compliance Issues
100% compliant with retailer requirements, zero fines since implementation
Cost Effective
85% reduction in processing costs compared to traditional EDI providers
Complete Visibility
Real-time tracking and monitoring across all retail partner connections
The Bigger Picture
Beyond solving immediate EDI needs, our platform opened new possibilities for Aster Software. They can now offer EDI as a competitive advantage to their clients, positioning themselves as the go-to solution for growers ready to scale with major retailers.
Expanded Capabilities
Aster's iQ Grower EDI Marketing
Screenshot showcasing the expanded EDI capabilities for growers
“HiTek transformed our EDI capabilities from a compliance burden into a competitive advantage. Their deep understanding of both technology and the horticulture industry was exactly what we needed. The platform they built has become central to our value proposition.”
Your EDI Compliance Solution
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Rapid Implementation
Get EDI compliant in weeks, not months
Enterprise Security
Bank-level security and compliance
Proven ROI
85% cost reduction vs traditional EDI