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How EDI Automates Data Entry: A Practical Guide for Modern Operations

Every organization struggles with the same operational bottleneck: repetitive, time-consuming manual data entry. Whether it’s copying values into a spreadsheet, retyping orders from emails, cleaning up OCR output, or manipulating CSV files before uploading them into ERP modules, these tasks consume hours of staff time and introduce unnecessary risk. Errors…

Purchase Order Confirmation Rates: Navigating Amazon Chargebacks

Updated 12/10/25 Amazon chargebacks have become an unavoidable part of doing business within the Amazon ecosystem—but they do not have to erode your profitability or overwhelm your operations. For many suppliers, Amazon chargebacks and Amazon vendor chargebacks accumulate quietly in the background, only to reveal thousands of dollars in lost…

EDI and Supply Chain Management: How EDI Optimizes the Modern Supply Chain

Supply chains have never been more complex or more critical to business success. Customer expectations continue to rise, product lifecycles shorten, and global disruptions put increasing pressure on manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to operate with absolute accuracy and efficiency. Yet many organizations still rely on slow, manual, paper-based processes to…

A Practical Guide to B2B Integration for Retail Chain, Manufacturing, and Distribution Business Operations in 2025

B2B integration has become a mission-critical capability for retailers, manufacturers, and distributors operating in an increasingly complex supply chain environment. In 2025, organizations must navigate rising customer expectations, rapid channel expansion, global sourcing, and the need for near real-time data exchange between multiple businesses. To keep pace, companies must rely…

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…

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.…

AI in the Supply Chain: EDI’s Genius Cousin-And Teammate

We recently asked how organizations are using AI in our monthly poll. While we wait for those results, let’s look at how AI powers and augments the supply chain. Modern supply chains are getting smarter, faster, and more resilient—not by abandoning the foundations of electronic data interchange (EDI), but by…

What Difference Does Your EDI Vendor Make in Your Business?

The right EDI vendor matters more than you think. Businesses rely on the smooth flow of data to keep their operations running efficiently. In manufacturing, retail, logistics, and healthcare, electronic data interchange (EDI) is the backbone of that exchange — automating communication between trading partners and ensuring accuracy at every…

Invoice Automation: How the EDI 810 Streamlines Billing and Payments

Invoice automation has become a critical component of modern financial operations. As companies face increasing pressure to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and accelerate cash flow, automation is no longer optional — it’s essential. At the heart of this transformation lies Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and specifically the EDI 810 invoice…

Modernizing B2B Transactions: JSON EDI Integration for the Supply Chain

Updated 10/10/25 Ten years ago, there was some concern among EDI specialists that the rise of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) might replace the venerable electronic data interchange standard. That, of course, did not come to pass; rather than competing, JSON made EDI better, strengthening the entire EDI ecosystem by creating…

Everything You Need to Know About ANSI X12

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the backbone of modern supply chain communication, and at the heart of EDI standards in North America is ANSI X12. While often overlooked compared to newer integration buzzwords like APIs and cloud platforms, ANSI X12 remains essential for companies exchanging mission-critical business documents across industries.…

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…

So You Need a New EDI Platform: What to Know Before You Invest

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has long been the backbone of supply chain efficiency. Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, you’ve likely encountered the need for an EDI platform—a centralized system that manages electronic transactions between you and your trading partners (suppliers, 3PLs, customers, etc.). But with so many options…

EDI Value in Order Automation

In today’s hyper-competitive business environment, speed, accuracy, and efficiency are no longer “nice-to-haves” — they are the cost of entry. Whether you’re a manufacturer fulfilling orders for big-box retailers, a distributor managing hundreds of SKUs, or an e-commerce brand scaling direct-to-consumer sales, the ability to process orders quickly and correctly…

The D2C Business Model: Overcoming Challenges with EDI

Updated 8/28/25 Spurred largely by the pandemic, the direct-to-consumer business model (sometimes called DTC) experienced exponential growth compared to traditional brick-and-mortar. This enabled brands to establish a direct connection with consumers, bypassing traditional retail channels. However, the landscape is shifting, and signs suggest that the once seemingly invincible D2C strategy…