EDI

The Role of EDI in Modern Logistics

  When it comes to moving product around the globe, efficiency and accuracy are paramount in logistics. Modern supply chains demand seamless communication and coordination between trading partners, carriers, and warehouses. Enter Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) – a technology that has revolutionized logistics by automating data exchanges and eliminating manual…
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The Future of EDI: 2025 Supply Chain Predictions

As we edge closer to 2025, the landscape of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and supply chain management continues to evolve. Driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and global disruptions like the pandemic we saw a few years ago and port closures, strikes and congestion, many industries are undergoing a…
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What is an SDQ Purchase Order?

SDQ (Ship Destination Quantity) purchase orders are also referred to as spreadsheet or explosion orders.  These types of purchase orders can create efficiency gains by eliminating redundant data that would need to be sent on multiple non-SDQ orders.  This reduction of data is accomplished by sending the header data only…
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Everything You Need to Know About EDI Invoicing

Businesses of all sizes are constantly seeking ways to optimize their financial operations (at least, they should be), improve cash flow management and automate invoice processing. One of the most transformative innovations in financial processing is EDI, which has become a cornerstone of invoice automation. EDI replaces traditional paper-based invoicing…
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XML and EDI: A Harmonious Existence

There has been much written about XML and EDI and which one is better. The answer is neither, because both have a place in modern business. Organizations often face a choice between using XML data exchange (eXtensible Markup Language) and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). However, this decision shouldn’t be viewed…
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What is EDI? Understanding Electronic Data Interchange

Despite numerous blogs and speculation, EDI is not dead. It is never going to die, and stands as the most efficient communication and data management tool for B2B transactions. Well, what is EDI? Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a crucial tool in modern business communications, offering a range of benefits…
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Do Election Years Cause Supply Chain Disruption?

Supply chain disruptions can arise from a variety of factors, including political events, natural disasters, and market shifts. Election years, in particular, have long been speculated to influence supply chain dynamics due to economic uncertainty, shifting regulations, and changes in consumer behavior. In this post, we explore the potential causes…
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Understanding EDI Standards: X12 vs. EDIFACT

In the world of electronic data interchange (EDI), two prominent standards have long dominated the landscape: X12 (US standard) and EDIFACT (European standard).  Why should you care about this? In every EDI relationship, you’ll have to adhere to one of these standards. Both are widely used for facilitating the exchange…
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How EDI Unlocks Financial Excellence

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?…
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EDI for eCommerce and Other Business Tech Tips for the Holidays

Retail sales in November and December are considered holiday sales, even though many stores begin their holiday push in early October. To ensure they receive part of the estimated $950 billion in sales, eCommerce merchants should test that their technologies, such as EDI for eCommerce, are ready for the holiday…
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What Does it Mean to be EDI Capable?

Being “EDI capable” refers to the ability to exchange standardized documents with trading partners, typically customers and suppliers. This capability involves using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technology to send and receive business documents such as purchase orders (EDI 850), invoices (EDI 810), and shipment notices (EDI 856) directly between systems—without…
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B2B is Not Just EDI Anymore

  One topic around here that we have been discussing is whether our clients truly know the extent of our capabilities.  I think they all know that we can do old-fashioned vanilla EDI but many do not know that we can also do pistachio and rum raisin, too!  And by…
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Barnes & Noble Gains EDI Visibility with Syncrofy

Reprinted with permission from CoEnterprise. Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), one of the largest contract operators of physical and virtual bookstores for higher education and K-12 institutions across the United States, one of the largest textbook wholesalers, and a leading provider of digital education services, enhances the academic…
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The Future of Business Visibility: Introducing Syncrofy

Photo appears courtesy of Peter. We dropped some hints in previous blogs and the unveiling is finally here!  We are now offering an EDI visibility tool called Syncrofy, and it very well may change the way you do business. Syncrofy provides self-service EDI insights without the need for IT support, allowing you to search, view, and…
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Keep your Competitive Edge with 3PL EDI Integration

Updated July 7, 2023 Third-party logistics (3PL), or the practice of moving logistics and supply chain management from in-house to a third-party provider, has become the new normal for many businesses of all shapes and sizes in the post-pandemic economy—providing better opportunities to grow and find more efficient ways to…
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