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Redtail

This software works with both Sage Accpac and Sage Pro

RedTail Solutions provides a complete, cost-effective EDI solution for users interfacing with a Sage accpac ERP 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 accpac ERP 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 accpac ERP 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.

Cost / Pricing Analysis

Q: How do I decide which option is best for my company?

A: The most important factors for you to consider are:

• Transaction volume (purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, etc.)
• Number of large trading partners (customers) and specific requirements
• Current level of IT staff and technology support.
• Current business (accounting) systems and protocols.

Q: What cost elements should I take into consideration?

A: To implement EDI “in-house”, the following costs must be considered: translator software, communications software, in-house or consulting expertise, EDI standards updates, software version updates, and separate VAN services or electronic mailboxes. In general, the time frame for implementation can range anywhere from 3-6 months, with costs ranging from $15-30K. Additional, on-going operating costs are in the range of $100,000 per year.

For Web-form, the modest up-front cost is about $1-5,000, with Web-form services costing about $1.50 per individual form. However, as transaction volume increases, data entry costs also rise.

The RedTail Service is a variable cost solution. This means that as total transaction volume increases, the unit cost of a transaction decreases. A modest monthly subscription fee covers all service needed to stay current with trading partners’ electronic requirements, in addition to providing the necessary back-up and support for your trading relationships. For the supplier doing several hundred transactions per month, RedTail can be 40-60% less expensive than either a web-based method or bringing EDI in-house.

Q: What are the advantages of outsourcing EDI through RedTail?

A: Red Tail becomes your virtual electronic trading department, complete with our expertise and a variable cost structure. RedTail’s capacity is virtually unlimited, enabling it to grow as your company grows. In addition, it affords you our state-of-the-art technology, with the capacity of meeting the changing requirements of any current or future trading partners.

Q: How is the Red Tail outsourcing service priced?

A: We charge a modest, one-time installation fee that covers the set-up and configuration of the RedTail Transaction Manager™. Additional partners can be added, for a small fee, at anytime. On-going expenses consist of a monthly subscription and a fee per transaction. The subscription covers service, all trading relationship alignment, trouble-shooting, customer support and maintenance of the transaction audit trail. Subscription charges are based upon the number of trading partners that you have and transactions are priced according to monthly volume. As transaction volume increases, the price per transaction decreases.

There is no large investment to get started and no additional or hidden charges, including VAN service charges, software and expensive consulting support. RedTail provides full electronic trading capabilities as a variable cost to your business.

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