Managing Growth by Enhancing Technology: Fat Daddio’s Success with Integrated EDI for Acumatica 

The Objective: 

• Automate order processing to handle high volumes and reduce manual effort 
• Improve data visibility to enable more informed decision-making 
• Streamline workflows to enhance consistency and efficiency 
• Scale operations to meet increasing customer demand without delays or errors 

The Solution: 

TrueCommerce provided Fat Daddio’s with an integrated EDI solution seamlessly connected to Acumatica, streamlining order processing and enabling real-time data visibility. This solution eliminated manual tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting scalable growth. 

The Results: 

• Streamlined Operations: Fat Daddio’s achieved a significant reduction in manual order processing, increasing efficiency and accuracy across workflows.
• Improved Data Integration: Seamless integration between Acumatica and TrueCommerce allowed for real-time data sharing, enhancing decision-making and operational visibility.
• Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Faster and more reliable order fulfillment contributed to a better customer experience, strengthening Fat Daddio’s market position.
• Scalable Growth Support: TrueCommerce’s solutions equipped Fat Daddio’s with the flexibility to handle growing demand without added complexity or manual work.

About Fat Daddio’s

Established as a leader in the culinary industry, Fat Daddio’s has dedicated nearly twenty years to crafting superior bakeware and tools that cater to the needs of professional pastry chefs, artisan bakers, and passionate home baking aficionados. With an unwavering pledge to excellence and innovation, Fat Daddio’s continues to earn its reputation as a dependable brand, celebrated in professional and domestic kitchens globally for its durability, performance, and precision.

The Quest for an EDI Solution

When Fat Daddio’s began exploring EDI solutions, the company was using an antiquated ERP system. They first encountered the need for EDI due to customer requests for compliance. “We needed an EDI solution to be able to provide the level of service that we expect of ourselves,” shared Matt Nelson, CEO of Fat Daddio’s. Initially, they were serving only one EDI customer, but as they continued to grow, so did their customer roster, which necessitated a reliable and scalable EDI platform.

Fat Daddio’s partnered with TrueCommerce for an EDI solution to meet the vendor compliance requirements of new clients. Initially, they selected TrueCommerce for its user-friendly EDI platform and competitive pricing. Over time, as Fat Daddio’s grew and expanded its customer base, TrueCommerce continued to support the company’s changing needs with smooth integrations and responsive service.

In addition to supporting their immediate need for EDI compliance, Fat Daddio’s also evaluated various EDI providers to find one that could integrate well with their ERP system, as they eventually migrated to Acumatica. After considering both TrueCommerce and one of its key competitors, Nelson recalls selecting TrueCommerce because “the pricing was better, and I liked the TrueCommerce platform.”

Implementation and Integration

Fat Daddio’s implementation journey with TrueCommerce was relatively seamless, an experience Nelson described as “smooth” despite the company’s lack of prior experience with EDI. He credits TrueCommerce’s cloud-based EDI platform as being highly accessible and easy to use, noting that it “functions more like your email inbox,” which allowed him to familiarize himself with EDI operations quickly.

The integration with Acumatica also proved beneficial. Alec Hubbart, who now leads the EDI processes at Fat Daddio’s, highlighted how straightforward it was to map data between Acumatica and TrueCommerce, “As soon as we update it in Acumatica, that information carries over to the ASN or invoice, and we’re able to have that one-to-one integration.” This automated and cohesive data flow meant that Fat Daddio’s team could focus more on operations rather than constantly managing EDI compliance.

Before the integration, EDI processing involved significant manual work, particularly in turning around ASN and invoice documents. “We were manually processing both ASNs and invoices,” Hubbart explained, adding that this took time out of his and his controller’s day. Now, with TrueCommerce, the manual workload has significantly decreased, with automated updates and data accuracy eliminating many daily hassles. “Since everything is funneled through to the EDI platform, we don’t have to worry about manual processes anymore,” he said.

In terms of customer support, Nelson shared that the quick responsiveness of TrueCommerce’s support team was invaluable. “The responsiveness has been good…those fixes, when they are needed, are quick.” Hubbart also praised the integration specialists, noting their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring that the setup and subsequent fixes were long-lasting. “It’s been really nice not having to think about EDI; everything just works.”

Improved Operational Flow

The implementation of the TrueCommerce EDI solution has driven substantial efficiencies and cost savings for Fat Daddio’s. Hubbart observed significant time savings in processing orders and invoices. “The time savings has been huge. We’re using less salaried time, which goes into cost savings as well.” With the TrueCommerce EDI platform, routine tasks that once took considerable manual input are now handled with minimal intervention, freeing the team to focus on strategic priorities rather than technical hurdles.

This ease of use has also made a difference in customer relationships. As Fat Daddio’s onboarded new customers, having EDI capabilities readily available became an asset. “Having the ability to say, ‘yeah, EDI is not a problem’ is a huge plus,” Nelson noted, adding that without EDI, onboarding new clients would have been more challenging. 

Why Fat Daddio’s Recommends TrueCommerce 

Reflecting on their experience, Hubbart summarized the value TrueCommerce brings by saying, “It saves so much time for me as well as my controller to not have to worry about all the proper information getting translated over to the customer correctly. It’s just always going in the background.”

Nelson shared similar sentiments, emphasizing how the partnership with TrueCommerce has allowed Fat Daddio’s to operate more efficiently and confidently. “TrueCommerce’s quick fixes and attention to detail have made it easy to rely on their service,” he said.

For Fat Daddio’s, TrueCommerce has proven to be a valuable, reliable EDI partner, offering not only robust technology that integrates seamlessly with Acumatica but also a responsive support team committed to the company’s long-term success. The combination of automated data flow, time savings, and excellent customer service has empowered Fat Daddio’s to maintain smooth operations as they continue to grow and serve more customers.