As an EDI provider with over 20 years of experience, in this article we dive into how EDIFACT standard, used in logistics and how this standard is transforming logistics and transportation by automating key processes across the supply chain. Introduction to EDIFACT: What is Electronic Data Interchange in Logistics? Efficient data exchange has always been […]
EDI Integration with EDI2XML – Introduction Opengear, a leader in secure and resilient network solutions, sought to streamline their business operations by automating the exchange of critical business documents with trading partners. This case study highlights how EDI2XML’s Fully Managed EDI Service provided Opengear with a scalable and efficient solution, enabling them to transition from […]
What Does “EDI Capable” Mean for Your Business? To be EDI capable means having the ability to seamlessly exchange electronic business documents that comply with established industry standards required by your trading partners. Whether you’re sending purchase orders (EDI 850), invoices (EDI 810), or advanced ship notice (EDI 856), EDI capability ensures your systems can […]
When it comes to EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), the EDI 830 document, also known as Planning Schedule with Release Capability EDI 830 Transaction Set, plays an important role. For manufacturers, suppliers, and their trading partners, this document helps optimize production planning and inventory management. Let’s understand what this document is, why it is important, and […]
Choosing the right EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) provider isn’t always straightforward, and we, at EDI2XML, get it—it can feel like a big decision. Over the years working with businesses in a variety of industries, especially retail and transportation, we’ve seen a wide range of needs and challenges. That experience has taught us one thing: there’s […]
The Challenges of Siloed Systems: Salesforce, EDI, ERP, and WMS Let’s be real—running a business means juggling a lot of systems, each doing its own thing. Salesforce keeps track of your customers. EDI is all about exchanging documents with trading partners. ERP (like SAP, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics 365) manages your inventory, finances, and other […]
What is the Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains? Understanding Causes and Impacts on Inventory and Efficiency If you’re in logistics and supply chain management, you’ve probably heard of the bullwhip effect, also known as the Forrester effect. It’s a common challenge that can create huge, costly headaches for businesses. Basically, it’s when small changes in […]
The Electronic Document EDI 940 – Warehouse Shipping Order plays an important role in effective communication between third-party warehouses and their customers. The use of electronic document exchange, and in particular EDI 940, improves communication between all participants in the supply chain and increases the efficiency of warehouse management. We, as an EDI provider with […]
In this blog, we will navigate through the ANSI X12 EDI standard, with a focus on the 850 (Purchase Order) transaction set. This transaction set is a major business document exchanged between most business partners, whether they are a manufacturer, retailer, or businesses part of the same supply chain. The 850-transaction set is the backbone […]
Many businesses leverage Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC) for their back-office operations. However, connecting data between Dynamics 365 Business Central and popular e-commerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, or Amazon can be a challenge. When your data is locked away in different places, it’s hard to be efficient, keep customers happy, and make the most […]
