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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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7 Key Benefits of Integrated EDI for Modern Businesses

Efficiency, accuracy, and scalability are no longer just competitive advantages—they’re business necessities. Companies that continue to rely on outdated, manual processes for exchanging business documents risk losing out to more agile, tech-enabled competitors. This is where integrated EDI comes into play. From streamlining transactions to enhancing compliance, the benefits of…
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EDI Trends & Insights: What ERP Companies Need to Know

EDI continues to be a foundational pillar for supply chain automation, compliance, and efficiency, despite the massive disruptions felt in Q1 of 2025. Yet, the EDI technology landscape is undergoing significant transformation—driven by the convergence of cloud computing, AI, API integration, and evolving data standards. For ERP vendors and VARs,…
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Ten Ways EDI Managed Services are an Extension of IT

In today’s hyper-connected supply chain and enterprise environment, the role of the IT department has never been more critical—or more stretched. Just ask any IT professional – you’ll get an earful. CIOs, CTOs, and VPs of IT are expected to simultaneously drive innovation, secure data, ensure compliance, and deliver seamless…
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Best Practices for ERP Providers Integrating Third-Party EDI

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Acumatica, CloudSuite, Dynamics 365 and NetSuite are the backbone of modern businesses, facilitating seamless operations across various departments. However, as supply chains become more complex and globalized, ERP providers are tasked with integrating third-party EDI solutions to enhance automation, efficiency, and accuracy. EDI integrations…
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Evolution of EDI: From Humble Beginnings to Real-Time Data Exchange

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has undergone significant transformations over the last two decades. From proprietary, on-premise systems to cloud-based and API-driven real-time data exchange, EDI has evolved to meet the growing demands of global businesses, supply chain logistics, and digital transformation. This blog explores the key changes in EDI technology…
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What Differentiates GraceBlood’s VelociLink™ vs. Other Cloud EDI Services?

Cloud EDI services plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless ERP integration, data exchange and operational efficiency for businesses. Among the various providers in this space, GraceBlood stands out with its unique approach to cloud EDI services with its VelociLink™ platform. Let’s delve into the key differences between GraceBlood’s VelociLink™…
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Unleashing Efficiency: GraceBlood’s VelociLink™ Managed EDI Services

GraceBlood’s ubiquitous managed EDI service is getting a bit of a face lift. You may have seen some new branding in recent weeks referring to our VelociLink™ Managed EDI Services platform. What exactly is VelociLink™ and how can it help you grow your business? In the dynamic landscape of supply…
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Modern B2B: Cloud-Based EDI + Supply Chain Visibility

You would have to be living under a rock to not see that everything is subscription based nowadays. I even see it on FB with my boomer cousins, complaining about MS Office moving to subscriptions.  It’s not going away and CDs are not coming back (yes, I have an Apple…
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Evolution of Data and the Data Engineer

This blog is being reprinted with permission from OpenText + Liaison Technologies.  Article was written by Ehi Binitie. In the age of big data, most people understand the importance of gathering and using data to make decisions, drive business processes and understand what is happening throughout the entire enterprise. They know…
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EDI Implementation Guidelines: How to Prioritize EDI Tasks Effectively

Photo appears courtesy of R/DV/RS. Another email lands in your inbox—this time from one of your trading partners, Perfection Construction, announcing new EDI requirements. You’ll get to it later… right? But before you know it, a month has passed, and now those changes go live tomorrow. Meanwhile, sales is pressuring…
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Comparing ROI for Integrated Electronic Trading

Picture appears courtesy of GotCredit. Most retailers and e-tailers, and an increasing number of other businesses, will only purchase from suppliers who will do business via EDI or some other B2B electronic trading platform.  Not to worry:  this mandate can have tangible benefits for your company too. These benefits are both…
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What is HIPAA? Complying and Reducing the Burden

Reprinted with permission from Liaison Technologies.  Written by Hmong Vang, Chief Trust Officer for Liaison Technologies. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.  And while it was enacted primarily to ensure portability and continuity of health insurance coverage and improving the exchange…
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Mastering Your EDI AS2 Connection: Setup Tips and Common Pitfalls

Having been deemed the “AS2 Queen” in certain EDI circles, I thought it would be helpful to share all that I have learned about AS2 communication in the 20 years I have been implementing it. Let’s start by explaining exactly what AS2 is and why it’s important. First of all,…
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