12 Factors to Consider While Evaluating an Managed EDI Outsourcing Service Provider

12 Factors to Consider While Evaluating an EDI Managed Service Provider

Introduction As organizations seek to optimize their B2B transactions, the decision to partner with an EDI Managed Services provider becomes increasingly critical. The EDI market demonstrates remarkable growth potential, with projections indicating expansion from $1.98 billion in 2023 to $4.52 billion by 2030, highlighting the strategic importance of selecting the right service provider. Selecting the […]

What is TRADACOMS? Commport Communications

What is TRADACOMS EDI Standard?

Introduction TRADACOMS stands for Trading Data Communications Standard is an early EDI standard that was originally introduced in 1982 and was primarily used in the UK retail sector. It was maintained and extended by the UK Article Numbering Association, now called GS1 UK. Slowly, this standard became less obsolescent as its development effectively ceased in […]

EDI Myths vs Facts - Commport Communications

EDI Myths Vs Facts

Introduction to EDI Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has been in use since the 1960s, however in more recent years EDI came to play a key role in enabling supply chain automation, digital transformation, and B2B business process automation. More than 85% of all electronic business transactions take place using EDI. This method of exchanging documents […]

What is EDI ANSI ASC X12 Standard

What is ANSI ASC X12 EDI Standard?

Introduction Define ANSI X12 EDI Standard ANSI ASC X12 standard stands for American National Standard Institute, founded by the Accredited Standards Committee (ANSI) in 1979 to develop uniform standards for the inter-industry electronic exchange of business transactions, namely electronic data interchange (EDI). ANSI ASC X12 standards are a set of standards and rules that determine […]

What is a GPC? - Global Product Classification

What is a GPC?

Introduction Global Product Classification (GPC) represents one of the most significant standardization initiatives in the realm of global commerce. Developed and maintained by GS1, the international organization behind the barcode, GPC provides a common language for grouping products in the same way, everywhere in the world. This standardization eliminates confusion, enhances supply chain visibility, and […]