What is EDI Software? - Commport Communications

What is EDI Software?

Introduction Define EDI Software EDI software is a tool that converts business data and information to trading partners in a standardized, structured, and paperless format that is compliant with EDI standards. Data such as EDI 850 purchase order and EDI 810 invoice are in document format. Each document type has a standardized layout that displays […]

What is GLN - Commport Communications

What is a GLN?

Introduction A Global Location Number (GLN) is a 13-digit identifier, part of the GS1 system, used to uniquely identify locations in the supply chain. It can be used to represent a physical location like a warehouse, a legal entity like a company, or a specific function within a company. GLNs improve efficiency by streamlining communication […]

Top 18 Benefits of Internet EDI

Top 18 Benefits of Internet EDI

Introduction Internet EDI and API-Based Integration Web EDI and API integration represent the newest evolution in Internet EDI, making electronic document exchange accessible to organizations of all sizes: Browser-Based Interfaces: Enable document exchange without specialized software Cloud-Based Processing: Eliminates the need for on-premises infrastructure API Integration: Allows direct connection with various business applications Mobile Accessibility: […]

Top EDI Document Types To Integrate And Automate

Top 7 EDI Document Types Every Business Neeeds to Integrate and Automate

Introduction to Top EDI Document Types Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is an efficient and effective supply chain management tool. EDI can help reduce lead time, save documentation processing costs, eliminate procurement errors, clarify inventory status information, and enhance strategic alliances throughout the supply chain. In this blog, we will be focusing on some of the […]

Top 15 Supply Chain Terminologies - Commport Communications

Top 15 Supply Chain Terminologies

Define Supply Chain First lets start off with What does Supply Chain Mean? To put it simply, a supply chain is a system that allows a manufactured product to reach a consumer in one or many steps. The 5 components of a supply chain: Planning  Manufacturing  Assembling  Packaging  Transporting  Delivery & Return  Top 15 Supply […]