What is EDI Translation? | Commport Communications

What is EDI Translation?

Define EDI Translation EDI translation means converting data from enterprise-specific and irregular formats into standardized and organized structures that are compliant with EDI standards. It is commonly used in business-to-business transactions to exchange documents such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices. The process involves mapping data elements from one format to another, ensuring that […]

Evolution of EDI Technology

Evolution of EDI Technology

Introduction One of the first use of EDI technology was in 1948. A standard manifest system was designed to transmit data by telex, radio-teletype, or telephone by the US army to track cargo during the German war. Since then, EDI technology continued to evolve and became a standardized communication channel for businesses across the world […]

How Can EDI Help Automate Order Processing for Your Business

How Can EDI Help Automate Order Processing for Your Business?

Introduction Before getting started with EDI order processing, First, let’s define, What is EDI? – EDI stands for electronic data interchange which is a standardized way that businesses exchange information. EDI automates orders flowing in and out of the supply chain with ease without manual intervention. It helps connect all involved parties i.e., suppliers, logistics […]

What Does it Mean to be EDI Capable (2)

What Does it Mean to be EDI Capable?

What Does EDI Capable Mean? EDI capability refers to the ability of a business to use EDI to send and receive EDI documents electronically with partners, vendors, suppliers, and other customers. This includes things like whether the company has the software needed to send and receive EDI messages. To become EDI capable there are two […]

Cloud Based EDI vs In-House EDI Solution

Cloud Based EDI vs In-House EDI Solution

Introduction Before understanding the key differences between a cloud based EDI  vs In house EDI solution. First, let understand why cloud technology is gaining more popularity in recent times. Cloud EDI Solutions are the future of B2B communication. They allow businesses to communicate and exchange EDI documents with each other in real time from anywhere […]