Everything Starts With EDI

The Benefits of EDI

The original eCommerce technology, today EDI accounts for 78% of all B2B electronic transactions and seven trillion in annual sales.¹ Organizations in all industries trust EDI for security and ability to add significant value in the form of operational benefits and competitive advantages.

1. Digital Commerce 360, The 2020 B2B eCommerce Market Report

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Savings

Automated communications lower potential for human entry errors that cost companies millions each year
EDI-based transactions cut paper and postage costs and avoid storage and handling costs of paper-based records

Accuracy

EDI consumes information directly from the system of record
No need for manual entry
Significantly reduced occurrence of errors

Speed

No waiting for an email, fax, or snail mail
Order to shipment times cut by 50 – 60%
Suppliers move inventory faster; customers receive orders sooner

Efficiency

Processes such as order fulfillment and payments can proceed without delay
Greater process efficiency significantly reduces costs and fees
Glitch-free ordering, shipping and payment increases customer satisfaction and retention