Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standardized digital communication method that allows companies to exchange business documents—such as orders, invoices, and shipping notices—directly between their computer systems. Instead of printing and mailing paper documents, EDI automates this process, ensuring faster, more accurate, and secure data transfer. By using agreed-upon formats, EDI streamlines supply chain and administrative operations, reducing errors and saving time and costs. It's widely used across industries to improve efficiency and facilitate seamless business transactions between trading partners.