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The Power of the Hybrid Integration Platform: Bridging On-Premise ERP and Cloud EDI

As organizations continue their digital transformation efforts, the need to connect data and applications across both on-premise and cloud environments has never been greater. Many enterprise companies still rely on legacy systems such as Infor or Oracle ERP—systems that power critical business processes but weren’t built for cloud computing or…

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EDI in Retail: The Technology Behind Accurate Inventory and Happy Customers

The Costume That Wasn’t There Picture this: you’re browsing Walmart’s website for a Halloween costume. You find the perfect one, the website says it’s in stock, and you place your order. A few days later, you get the dreaded email: “We’re sorry, this item is no longer available.” Oh snap.…

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EDI vs. API: Advantages, Benefits, and Integration Insights for Modern Supply Chains

Updated 10/7/25 Businesses are constantly evaluating how to move information faster, smarter, and more securely. One of the most important technology comparisons shaping modern integration strategy is EDI vs. API—two foundational tools that define how organizations connect systems, partners, and processes. This debate isn’t simply about which approach is superior.…

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Streamlining EDI: A Comprehensive EDI Implementation Guide

Updated 9/30/25 Imagine running a business where orders process themselves, invoices never get lost in the mail, and your supply chain operates with the precision of a well-oiled machine. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, welcome to the world of electronic data interchange (EDI) integration—the technology that takes the chaos…

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EDI Enablement for Your Business: What It Is & Why It Matters

Updated 8/22/25 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has been around for decades, streamlining the way companies exchange business documents like purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and other critical files. For many organizations, implementing an EDI system has already eliminated mountains of paper, reduced manual processes, and deepened trading partner relationships. But…

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How EDI Optimizes Your Supply Chain

Optimizing supply chain operations is not just a strategic advantage—it’s a necessity. One of the most effective tools enabling this optimization is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). EDI refers to the structured transmission of business data between organizations in a standard electronic format, without the need for human intervention. And EDI…

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EDI 856 (ASN) Explained: Definition and Business Impact

Updated 5/15/25 EDI and specifically the Advanced Ship Notice (EDI 856/ASN) provide effective supply chain communication and efficient data exchange, which are crucial for B2B success. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a technology that allows companies to exchange business documents electronically, streamlining processes and reducing errors. Among the various EDI…

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Choosing the Right EDI Provider for Your D365 ERP Migration

Migrating to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system like D365 can be a transformative step for any business. However, one critical component often overlooked during this transition is the integration of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems. Too often, EDI becomes an afterthought in all the pomp and circumstance of…

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How the Growth of Fast Casual Dining has Impacted Food and Beverage B2B Technology

EDI continues to be an in-demand technology, and the food and beverage vertical is not showing any signs of slowing down. The restaurant industry in particular has experienced a dramatic shift, with fast casual dining emerging as a dominant force. Four years ago, the pandemic forced many “mom and pop”…

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EDI Onboarding Best Practices: Setting the Right Business Rules

Transitioning to EDI isn’t just about technology—it’s about setting the right business rules to ensure seamless data exchange between trading partners. EDI streamlines the exchange of business documents, such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipment notices, by replacing traditional paper-based methods with electronic formats. In a typical order-to-cash cycle, there…

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Too Many Cooks in the EDI Kitchen

Photo appears courtesy of Les Roches Global Hospitality Education. We have spent many years implementing and supporting EDI solutions from Liaison Technologies with both private and public companies, including the military. There is often a “the more the merrier” philosophy when it comes to getting people involved in conference calls…

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EDI Processing Should be Nimble

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candle stick. Jumping over the candle stick without extinguishing the flame from this famous 19th century nursery rhyme was just a form of fortune telling, sport and good luck. With EDI processing being the majority of a business’ important order…

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Think You’re Ready for Data Integration? Take this Quiz

Photo appears courtesy of Rhonda Oglesby. As I have said many times, in many blogs – if you’re processing more than 20 transactions per day then you should be integrated. There are other considerations however when you’re thinking of pursuing an integration solution. Take this short quiz to find out if you’re…

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EDI Implementation

EDI in Retail: The Technology Behind Accurate Inventory and Happy Customers

EDI vs. API: Advantages, Benefits, and Integration Insights for Modern Supply Chains

EDI Enablement for Your Business: What It Is & Why It Matters

How EDI Optimizes Your Supply Chain

EDI 856 (ASN) Explained: Definition and Business Impact

Choosing the Right EDI Provider for Your D365 ERP Migration

How the Growth of Fast Casual Dining has Impacted Food and Beverage B2B Technology

EDI Onboarding Best Practices: Setting the Right Business Rules

Too Many Cooks in the EDI Kitchen

EDI Processing Should be Nimble

Think You’re Ready for Data Integration? Take this Quiz

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