# How long does it realistically take to get EDI up and running for a small business? A retailer is giving us a 30-day deadline. 30 days is tight for most managed EDI providers but absolutely doable with the right provider. Here's the typical breakdown: 1) Account setup & partner profiling: 1–3 days 2) Document mapping (POs, ASNs, invoices, etc.): 3–7 days 3) Testing & certification with your trading partner: 5–14 days (depends on the retailer's testing process) 4) Go-live: Same day after certification. So total, you're looking at 2–4 weeks for most providers if they prioritize you. Some providers are faster than others. A managed cloud EDI platform like Elevate ( https://edielevate.com ) can help you get EDI ready (portal-ready) within 24 hours and go live within 7-14 days. Keep in mind, it does depend on waiting on the retailer's side to complete testing rounds and their response. Our tips for hitting a tight deadline: 1) Have your product data ready (UPCs, item numbers, pack sizes, pricing) 2) Know which document types your partner requires (usually 850, 855, 856, 810) 3) Respond quickly during the testing phase — every day of delay is on your clock ##### Post Metadata - Posted at: 4 months ago - Author title: Always By Your Side, Solving EDI Challenges - Net upvotes: 1 ## Related Product [Elevate](https://www.g2.com/products/edi-support-llc-elevate/reviews) ## Related Category [Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-data-interchange-edi) ## Related discussions - [How well does Trello scale into a larger team?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/1-how-well-does-trello-scale-into-a-larger-team) - Posted at: over 13 years ago - Comments: 6 - [Can we please add a new section](https://www.g2.com/discussions/2-can-we-please-add-a-new-section) - Posted at: over 13 years ago - Comments: 0 - [Quantifiable benefits from implementing your CRM](https://www.g2.com/discussions/quantifiable-benefits-from-implementing-your-crm) - Posted at: about 13 years ago - Comments: 4