B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

In the coming years and decades, the business landscape is likely to see technological advancements improve EDI in the supply chain.

Electronic data interchange has been used successfully for decades in many industries, and its applicability continues to grow. In the following sections, we discuss the many use cases and impact of EDI.

Electronic data interchange has been an efficiency booster for logistics companies everywhere for more than half a century. The technology, which is akin to an intercomputer language, allows data to move between trading partners directly and maintain compliance. In order to do this, EDI uses several standardized formats so the systems involved can easily 'read' the documentation being sent and received--saving time, hassle and expense for all involved. Read on to learn why EDI and the standards used are so crucial for logistics companies today.

As an ocean freight forwarder, you face a unique set of hurdles in your business. From coordinating with multiple suppliers and customers to ensuring that all of your documentation is in order, you have a lot on your plate to monitor and control. If any one of these elements falls through the cracks, it can severely impact your bottom line.

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