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Supply Chain EDI

The Role of EDI in the Trucking Industry

Posted by Brooke Lester on Aug 13, 2025 2:08 PM

In the freight and trucking industry, timing, accuracy, and responsiveness are everything. Missed pickups, delayed invoices, and endless manual phone calls all chip away at your margins and reputation.

Electronic data interchange (EDI) acts as the digital language connecting shippers, carriers, brokers, and warehouses—replacing paper processes with real-time, standardized communication.

With EDI, you don’t just meet your partners’ requirements. You gain a powerful advantage: faster onboarding, fewer errors, and a stronger customer experience.

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Why EDI Automation is Essential for Modern Supply Chain Management

Posted by Brooke Lester on Dec 11, 2024 3:01 PM

Key takeaways:

  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) automation allows organizations to exchange business documents easily. 
  • Successful EDI implementation requires selecting the right EDI partner.
  • Every successful EDI implementation starts with careful planning and a structured approach.
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Building a Digital Supply Chain: The API Approach

Posted by Brooke Lester on Jun 12, 2024 9:30 AM

Key Takeaways:

  • Technological advancements are fueling an evolution in traditional supply chains.
  • APIs are an essential component in helping to build digital supply chains.
  • APIs facilitate optimization of logistics and transportation.
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The Role of EDI in Supply Chain Management

Posted by Brooke Lester on Feb 14, 2024 11:52 AM

Since its debut more than 50 years ago, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has transformed the face of supply chain logistics -- for the better. Across industries, EDI eases the burdens of supply chain management: It saves money, reduces errors, speeds goods movement and improves customer satisfaction. And the future for EDI is even brighter.

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How to Assess and Improve Your Supply Chain Maturity

Posted by Brooke Lester on Aug 23, 2023 7:59 AM

To keep pace and stay competitive in today's dynamic business environment, frequently evaluating and enhancing your supply chain maturity is a must. Take a second to think about your supply chain. Would you describe it as “mature”? What is a “mature” supply chain, anyway?

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