ActionEDI is one of the first EDI providers fully integrated with CDW's API. While most providers still rely on AS2 and batch processing, our customers get real-time data exchange, faster order processing, and zero AS2 certificate management.
Takes ~2 minutes · No signup required
Most EDI providers use AS2, which processes transactions in batches. CDW's API delivers purchase orders, invoices, and ship notices in real time. Your team sees orders the moment CDW sends them, not hours later.
Traditional AS2 connections require certificate exchanges, renewals, and troubleshooting when connections break. CDW's API eliminates this entirely. One integration, always connected.
API-based EDI validates data at the point of exchange. Errors are caught immediately, not after a batch has been processed and rejected. This means fewer chargebacks, fewer compliance flags, and faster fulfillment.
| Feature | Traditional AS2/SFTP | ActionEDI CDW API |
|---|---|---|
| Data delivery | Batch (periodic) | Real-time |
| Setup complexity | AS2 certificates, connection testing | API key, one-time setup |
| Certificate management | Required, periodic renewals | Not needed |
| Error detection | After batch processing | Immediate at point of exchange |
| Order visibility | Delayed | Instant |
| Maintenance | Certificate renewals, connection monitoring | Minimal, API is managed |
Covers the standard EDI documents required to transact with CDW. X12 format with API-based connectivity.
EDI 850
EDI 810
EDI 856
EDI 855
EDI 870
EDI 846
EDI 832
If you're currently connected to CDW through AS2 or SFTP with another provider, switching to ActionEDI's API integration is straightforward. We handle the migration, testing, and validation. Your CDW trading relationship stays the same. The connection method gets better.
Most migrations complete in 2–3 weeks with zero disruption to your existing CDW orders.
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