D365 Implementation and Full EDI Migration

BOSSARD is a market leader in fastening and assembly technology across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region, headquartered in Switzerland. As part of a global ERP alignment within the BOSSARD Group, BOSSARD USA previously operated on the FACTS ERP system and initiated a strategic transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 to harmonize processes and systems worldwide.

Key facts

Customer: BOSSARD USA

Project: Microsoft D365 Implementation and Migration of EDI Processes

Role of aurebus: End-to-end EDI migration and integration responsibility

The existing EDI landscape:

• No standardized EDI governance structure
• Multiple partner-specific configurations
• Limited centralized monitoring
• High dependency on manual validation and coordination

Additionally, business partners required strict compliance standards that had to be preserved throughout the ERP transition.

The primary objective was clear: Ensure a seamless migration of the entire EDI landscape to D365, without business disruption.

Implemented Solution

aurebus consulting delivered the technical integration based on the SEEBURGER BIS6 platform.

Centralized BIS6 Integration

• BIS6 established as the single integration backbone
• Standardized EDI architecture across all partners
• Structured monitoring and error handling implemented

AS2 Communication Framework

• Secure AS2 communication configured and validated
• Encrypted, compliant data exchange across all trading partners

Full Interface Migration

• Migration of approximately 35+ active EDI interfaces
• Redesign and development of new D365-specific mappings
• Alignment with updated ERP data structures

Comprehensive Testing & Cutover

• 100% validation of inbound and outbound transactions
• Parallel testing phase prior to go-live
• Zero unplanned downtime during cutover

Measurable Impact

The migration delivered tangible operational improvements:

• ~50% reduction in manual EDI validation effort
• ~35% faster document processing time between ERP and partners
• ~60% reduction in EDI-related error escalation tickets
• Standardized monitoring reduced issue resolution time by ~40%
• Onboarding time for new trading partners improved by ~30%

Most critically: The transition to D365 was completed without interruption to ongoing partner transactions. 

The new architecture now supports the planned global D365 rollout across additional BOSSARD entities. 

“The migration to D365 and the full redesign of our EDI processes were made possible through the strong collaboration between Aurebus, the Bossard Group EDI Team, and the Bossard US/Canada Team. Aurebus provided structured and dependable execution, while the Bossard teams played an essential role through their deep process knowledge, proactive engagement, and commitment to seamless delivery. Transparent communication, joint testing efforts, and close teamwork across all parties ensured a smooth transition with no disruption to daily operations.”

Services Provided by aurebus consulting

• Requirements analysis
• Technical architecture and integration concept
• Mapping design and development
• Testing and go-live coordination
• Operational support and monitoring
• Training and documentation

aurebus assumed full technical responsibility for the EDI migration and ensured business continuity throughout the ERP transition.

Izudin Dizdarevic, Integration Lead

BOSSARD USA / CANADA