01 · Evidence of processing
Sent, but where are the orders?
Identify which signal only confirms transport and which confirms processing.
Agreement: what evidence counts as done?
Read about sent versus processedPractical guide · Managed File Transfer
From sent to processed. See the whole chain.
Orders, invoices or inventory updates: work can only continue once a file has been processed successfully. Start with one critical transfer and agree who checks each outcome.
- Sent
The transfer has an identifiable outcome.
- Received
The right file is in the agreed location.
- Validated
Format and content have been accepted or rejected.
- Processed
The receiving process confirms the business outcome.
Agree how to follow the same delivery through these steps. A delivery identifier and timestamps can help; implementation depends on the systems involved.
Four questions for your next team discussion
Start with the question that matters now. The articles provide detail; the worksheet below brings the agreements together.
02 · Monitoring and ownership
Who acts when a file does not arrive?
An alert needs an agreed owner, response time and escalation path. Also monitor the absence of an expected delivery.
Agreement: who does what, by which deadline?
Read about monitoring and operations03 · Controlled recovery
Can you retry without duplicate work?
Check whether part of the file has already been processed. Then decide who can pause, resume or resubmit it.
Agreement: what must be checked before recovery?
Read about pausing and resuming04 · Suitable implementation
Is SFTP enough, or do you need more control?
First define scheduling, access, logging and recovery requirements. Use these to assess an appropriate implementation.
Agreement: which requirements must the solution demonstrably support?
Compare MFT and SFTPWorksheet: agreements for one transfer
Complete this with the process owner, operator and receiving party. You do not need every answer: record an open question and the role that will investigate it. A documented agreement is not yet a tested implementation.
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Open points for your next discussion
This list follows the statuses you selected. Documented agreements are not necessarily tested.
All six agreements are marked as documented. Discuss what evidence and testing are still needed.
Your discussion agenda
This counts documented agreements, not quality or security. A documented agreement may still require testing.
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Turn an open question into a next step
Joshua Boermans is your first contact to define the transfer and the questions to resolve. Specialist selection, migration or implementation can then be agreed with Korper. Scope, responsibilities and costs are discussed in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need to buy an MFT platform immediately?
No. First identify the transfers, consequences of failure and operational requirements. Clearer agreements and improvements to the existing setup may be a suitable first step. Then assess whether a platform supports the required capabilities.
Can we automatically resend every failed delivery?
That depends on processing at the receiving end. Investigate partial processing and how duplicates are recognised. Test the recovery procedure with the parties involved before relying on it.
Is this worksheet the same as the MFT Scan?
The scan gives an initial indication of areas to investigate. This worksheet helps document agreements for one specific transfer. It provides no score and is not an audit or technical approval.