What is EDI

Understanding EDI

What is EDI?

EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. It involves the electronic transfer of documents from one business system to another.

Examples of major business system transfers include orders and invoices.

EDI Benefits

Respond to key customer EDI and supply chain demands
Fast and reliable message exchange
Reduce manual intervention, paper and data errors
Free up accounts and IT resources for value-added activities
Better sales reporting, stock control and information sharing
Faster order processing and faster payment of invoices
Easier to grow EDI connections to enter new markets

Resources

Find out more about the benefits of EDI by downloading our Outsourced EDI Guide

The Benefits of Outsourced EDI

Respond to customer’s EDI demands and set up new trading relationships.

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Will Outsourced EDI save my business money?

Yes. It removes the need for in-house systems, hardware and network infrastructure. It removes operating costs and frees up resources. The potential costs of problems with unsupported legacy systems are no longer an issue

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How does Outsourced EDI work with my ERP or back office system?

Our service integrates seamlessly with all ERP and back office applications, but there’s no requirement to have one. It’s a cloud hosted, secure and fully supported service.

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Will Outsourced EDI help my trading partners?

Yes. It’s a secure way to guarantee trading relationships and meet customer demands quicker. We fully manage the EDI service so you and your partners benefit from industry best-practice and proven expertise.