EDI Resources
A Knowledge Database of EDI Information
EDI, or Electronic Data Interchange has changed the way businesses manage and process their information on a grand scale. EDI solutions save immeasurable amounts of time and lost revenue from clerical errors.
Commport has been a leader in providing EDI solutions since we started in 1985. We have compiled this list of resources in order to raise awareness about EDI and how it can help your business.
Full List of EDI ANSI X12 Documents and Transactions
Full List of EDI ANSI X12 Documents and Transactions
EDI ANSI X12 Documents and Transactions Breakdown by Industry
EDI Guides
Complete EDI Guide
This is one of the most up-to-date Complete EDI guides you will find on the internet with over 11,500+ words. It covers topics like the history of EDI, EDI stats and market growth, benefits of EDI, EDI transaction types, EDI standards, and more
Internet EDI Guide
This complete internet EDI guide talks about trends, use cases, and benefits of Internet EDI. Internet EDI is more suitable for small to medium business, as it’s cost-effective, easy to manage, and require no prior EDI knowledge or any complicated software to be installed.
Integrated EDI Guide
Integrated EDI guide. An Integrated EDI solution translates your inbound documents, like purchase orders, from your trading partners’ EDI files into a format that can be imported directly into your ERP, accounting, or another business system.
EDI X12 Document Types Full List
EDI X12 established more than 40 years ago is a data format based on ASC X12 standards. It is used to exchange specific data between two or more trading partners. Here is the full list of EDI transaction types sorted by industry. Click below to find out more.
EDI Standards Guide
This is the most up-to-date guide on EDI standards. It covers 10 common EDI communication standards used across the world. Which are ACS X12, ODETTE, EANCOM, TRADACOMS, UN/EDIFACT, SWIFT, RosettaNet, VICS, VDA and HIPAA.
EDI Outsourcing Guide
EDI outsourcing is the process of having a third-party company like Commport Communications manage a part or entire process of using EDI to exchange data with trading partners.
EDI System 101
A Complete guide on how to implement and integrate an EDI system into your business. An EDI system translates business documents into a universal standard and transmits them to other partners. It also helps map the data to and from internal business applications or systems for those partners.
The Complete Guide to Supply Chain KPIs
Supply chain KPIs/metrics are measurements used to assess the performance of a supply chain. Download this free guide to Top 30 Supply Chain KPIs to Track & Measure
Complete Guide to EDI Communication Protocols
Think of EDI protocols as a software language like HTML, JavaScript, or any other computer language. Basically, EDI protocols are software formats used for sending and receiving data. These protocols define how the EDI data is transmitted, authenticated, and secured during transmission
Complete Guide to Value Added Network (VAN)
Value Added Networks (VANs) are third-party service providers that facilitate the exchange of electronic data interchange (EDI) transactions between trading partners. They act as intermediaries that receive, validate, translate, and route EDI transactions between businesses, ensuring smooth and secure communication