B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

As a recruiter, I’ve had many people ask me “How do I become an EDI developer?” There’s no simple answer. Historically, an EDI coordinator or EDI business analyst who wanted to become an EDI developer would be trained on their company’s EDI tool and their career would evolve internally.

Today's exceedingly dynamic and disrupted business environment has reinforced the need for enterprises to have complete visibility and control of their supply chains. In response, many have turned to technology for ways in which they can better connect with their partners, quickly respond to disruptions, and accurately meet evolving customer expectations.

Pandemic-related disruptions, technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations have made global supply chains complex and dangerously unstable. As a result, integration has become imperative in supply chain management.

The pandemic has reinforced the need for supply chain visibility. Amid increased volatility, every business must implement technologies that show the real-time status of assets as they move along the supply chain. Without reliable visibility, it is difficult to deploy timely corrective measures and cushion the blow of disruption.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is arguably the most disruptive technology in global supply chains. Since its advent in supply chains, EDI has significantly accelerated business growth and improved customer experience by delivering a quick, accurate, and uninterrupted flow of information between trading partners.