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Redtail Transaction Manager for Sage MAS 500

RedTail Solutions provides a complete, cost-effective EDI solution for users interfacing
with a Sage MAS 500 accounting system. By incorporating a proprietary direct, seamless
integration, the RedTail Transaction Manager™ enables suppliers to process their purchase
orders easily and routinely without any manual or duplicate key entry of information and then send them directly to their accounting system. Invoices and shipping information that are generated within Sage MAS 500 are automatically routed back through the RedTail Transaction Manager™ for transformation and forwarding to the corresponding trading partner. RedTail also provides the capability to meet the changing requirements of trading partners. RedTail's EDI solution for Sage MAS 500 is a quick, simple and efficient method of enabling middle-market companies to work in e-Commerce and EDI with current, as well as future, trading partners.

 
RedTail EDI for Sage MAS 500 — FAQs:

Q: What options exist for the middle market company to meet the electronic trading requirements of their largest customers?

A: Until recently, there were really only two choices available to smaller businesses who want to do business electronically with large companies:

  • EDI that requires costly and complex investment in IT infrastructure (software, systems integration and expertise; or
  • Web-based methods that permit orders to be downloaded and printed from a web-site and allow other transactions to be re-created as a web forms that can be sent back to the large customer's web-site.

RedTail offers a third option: “Virtual electronic trading” now makes it possible for the middle market supplier to meet the requirements of all large customers, regardless of the specific type of standard (EDI or XML) or communication protocols. RedTail provides comprehensive capabilities for electronic trading to the middle-market supplier through an out-sourced solution, that requires no change to the supplier's existing business processes.

 
Q: How is RedTail different from other solutions?

A: RedTail's solution is a unique combination of service and software that provides you, the mid-market supplier, with a cost-effective approach that fully implements electronic trading with all of your trading partners. Our RedTail Transaction Manager™ provides a single, simple interface that allows transactions to be exchanged directly with your accounting system via the internet. Set-up, validation and maintenance of the trading relationship, delivered as an out-sourced service to the mid-market supplier, is an important part of our solution. The RedTail Business Process Integrator? is at the core of this service and permits the extension of business rules and processes for the mid-market supplier, enabling them to meet their large customers on a level playing field when it comes to electronic trading.
 

Q: How long does it take to get up and running?

A: Most often, RedTail works with Blytheco who will install the RedTail application and link to the accounting system quickly and walk through its use. The software is pre-configured prior to its installation so there is no disruption to normal routine. Your existing business processes do not change, thus ensuring an exceptionally smooth transition. Red Tail can be up and running in as little as one week, depending on the number of transaction types and the validation process required by your trading partner. For multiple trading partners Red Tail will put together a mutually agreeable schedule for migration to its service.

 
 
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