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Unlock Efficiency with an EDI Onboarding Checklist

Updated 12/09/25 Where time is of the essence, efficient communication and real-time collaboration between trading partners are essential. A structured EDI onboarding process helps support that collaboration by ensuring every workflow, requirement, and data exchange runs smoothly. EDI has been a long-time indispensable tool in the realm of business-to-business (B2B)…

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…

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…

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…

Perfecting B2B Data Exchange: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Trends

Seamless communication between businesses is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical. Companies of all sizes rely on the ability to quickly share purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and other documents with partners across the globe. This process, known as B2B data exchange, is the backbone of supply chains, ensuring that information moves…

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…

ROI of EDI Integration Services

For decades, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has been a crucial technology for streamlining supply chain operations. It allows businesses to electronically exchange standard business documents—such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices—between trading partners using standardized formats. However, companies evaluating EDI implementation often raise an important question: What is the…

Leveraging AI Automation for EDI to Stay Agile During a Trade War

Trade wars create a ripple effect across every link of the supply chain. Tariffs, import restrictions, and shifting geopolitical alliances can make it difficult for organizations to plan ahead, budget accurately, or maintain operational efficiency. During these uncertain times, the ability to adapt quickly is more than a competitive advantage—it’s…

How Do You Know It’s Time to Break Up with Your EDI Provider (And Find a Better EDI Partner)?

EDI remains the backbone of B2B communications. It automates the exchange of documents like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices with speed and accuracy. However, not all EDI providers are created equal—and what once felt like a perfect partnership (or maybe not) may now be holding your business back. Just…

The Line Between the “Business” vs. IT: Navigating Opposing Forces

In the last few years we have seen the divide between business and IT narrowing—but not without friction. The classic “business vs. IT” dynamic within an organization has evolved from a cold war of misaligned goals and mistrust into a more complex, collaborative, and interdependent relationship. However, despite technological advancements…

Why You Should Automate EDI Processes for Greater Efficiency

Businesses are continually under immense pressure to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance accuracy. One of the most powerful tools in achieving these goals is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) — the digital exchange of business documents between companies. But simply having EDI isn’t enough. Automating EDI processes is where the…

EDI Testing Challenges: Key Lessons and Solutions

Updated 3/15/25 Who has been there? You studied the implementation guide, mapping is done, VAN/AS2 connections are set up, you have gotten through initial testing with flying colors, and then you go live and EVERYTHING falls apart. EDI plays a pivotal role in modern business operations, enabling seamless digital communication…

The Ripple Effect: How Retail Acquisitions Impact Supplier EDI Compliance

In 1997, Safeway acquired Vons/Pavilions. Then in 2015, Albertson’s acquired Safeway. And in 2022, Kroger attempted to acquire Albertson’s for $26.4 billion. Fast forward to February of this year and the Federal Trade Commission announced it is filing a lawsuit to block the acquisition stating concerns about the merger being…

How EDI Supports Financial Operations

A leading wholesale distributor cuts their order processing costs by 30%. A prominent food and beverage company reduces its FDA compliance-related issues by 40%. A retailer of consumer packaged goods saw a 25% reduction in chargebacks by improving its order accuracy. What do these three companies all have in common?…

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…