B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

Key Takeaways:

• Choose tools and technology that offer scalability.
• Don’t neglect continual monitoring, particularly post-integration.
• Maintain data integrity by implementing strong security protocols.

If you're an experienced EDI manager, you understand EDI’s role in seamless business operations. And you know how challenging it can be to convince non-technical decision-makers to invest in modern EDI solutions.

But what if you’re new to EDI? And you’re now responsible for managing your company’s EDI system, internal team, outside vendor—or all of the above?

Application Programming Interfaces are perhaps best thought of as the digital connectors between disparate systems and processes in the supply chain ecosystem. They play a vital part in automating functions, improving your company’s real-time visibility into operations and paving the way for sound, speedy decision-making.

As a digital communication ‘language’ that eases the exchange of documentation between trading partners, Electronic Data Interchange is no longer optional for businesses hoping to remain competitive. As more and more entities recognize the ability of EDI to boost operational efficiency, cut costs and increase accuracy, they also see the need for capable EDI staffing solutions. 

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) consist of tools and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with one another, specifically through endpoints. APIs provide a standardized way for one system to access the data or services of another system.