Aster EDI Dashboard

Comprehensive order flow management interface

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

1
Manual order entry from emails/fax
2
Data validation and correction
3
Manual inventory checks
4
Email confirmations back to partners

After: Automated Flow

1
Automatic EDI order receipt
2
Real-time data validation
3
Instant inventory synchronization
4
Automated EDI acknowledgments

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

Multi-retailer EDI management
White-label EDI solutions for clients
Advanced analytics and reporting
Automated compliance monitoring

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.”
Aster Software Leadership Team
Business Management Solutions for Horticulture

Your EDI Compliance Solution

Ready to automate your B2B transactions and ensure compliance with major retailers? Let's build a solution that transforms your business operations.

Rapid Implementation

Get EDI compliant in weeks, not months

Enterprise Security

Bank-level security and compliance

Proven ROI

85% cost reduction vs traditional EDI