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Tired of EDI being a “flat box” you can’t control?

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Discover why a modern EDI strategy is the key to agility, control, and real business impact, straight from our SuiteWorld 2025 panel.

The decision to switch ERPs is a monumental one. But what happens after you choose NetSuite? The real transformation begins with how you design your processes and integrate your supply chain.

At SuiteWorld 2025, N2 Lab’s co-founder @Jose Zamarron, CPIM, took the stage with our EDI partner, Orderful, to share a powerful success story: the seamless transition of Every Man Jack from SAP Business One to NetSuite. This wasn’t just a migration; it was a fundamental upgrade in business intelligence and operational control.

Many businesses treat EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) as a necessary evil—a “flat box” of data that gets dumped into their system. As Jose described the old way, “It’s a flat box, we don’t have any control as a consultant.”

This lack of control means:

  • Long wait times for support teams to make changes.
  • Inability to proactively validate data, leading to costly errors.
  • A rigid system that can’t adapt to your unique business rules.

The N2 Lab & Orderful Difference: EDI as a Strategic Engine

The partnership between N2 Lab and Orderful flips the script. Instead of a flat box, EDI data becomes a rich, structured stream of intelligence directly within NetSuite.

“With Orderful, we have almost everything in NetSuite… for a NetSuite consultant, that’s music to our ears,” Jose explained. This integration empowers us to leverage the full force of the NetSuite platform.

For Every Man Jack, this meant achieving what was once impossible:

  • Proactive Error Prevention: “We have around 9 or 10 automatic validations… even before we have our sales order approved.” This prevents wrong pricing, questionable due dates, and the ordering of discontinued items before they become a problem.
  • Unprecedented Speed & Agility: “Things that with other solutions took maybe a few weeks or a few months… we can do it right away in a few days.” This agility is a game-changer in a fast-paced market.
  • Seamless Dual Implementation: The team successfully migrated from SAP B1 to NetSuite and implemented a full-scale EDI solution within an aggressive six-month timeline—a truly remarkable feat.

The Result? Real Business Impact.
This isn’t just about technical prowess; it’s about tangible outcomes. By harnessing JSON data from Orderful and using NetSuite scripting and workflows, N2 Lab built a system that automatically validates, flags, and approves orders. The result is a cleaner, faster, and more reliable order-to-cash process that empowers the Every Man Jack team to make smarter decisions, not fight data fires.

As Jose proudly noted, the collaboration and phenomenal customer service ensured a smooth journey from implementation to post-go-live support.

Ready to Move Beyond the “Flat Box”?

The story of Every Man Jack proves that with the right NetSuite implementation partner and a modern EDI solution, you can achieve more than just a new system—you can unlock a new level of competitive advantage.

Are you ready to transform your EDI from a cost center into a strategic asset?

Contact N2 Lab today for a free consultation. Let’s discuss how our smart NetSuite design and seamless EDI integration can deliver real business impact for you.