B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

Since 2015 or so, we’ve been seeing a generational shift in ERP systems away from on-premises installations to cloud-based delivery. This article explains what’s at stake not just for CIOs and IT Directors, but for those responsible for maintaining the EDI/B2B integration stack.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the backbone of modern B2B communication—automating transactions, ensuring compliance, and driving operational agility. But even the best EDI platforms are only as effective as the professionals who manage them.

In a global economy marked by uncertainty, organizations are rethinking how to strengthen their supply chains. Cloud-based integration, especially scalable EDI cloud solutions, is no longer just a forward-thinking IT upgrade. It’s a mission-critical component of business continuity, agility, and long-term growth.

In a digital, fast-paced global economy, the ability to communicate and exchange data seamlessly with your trading partners is a strategic necessity. Manual processes slow you down. Disconnected systems create errors. Data silos reduce visibility across your supply chain.

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?