This EDI 101 Guide introduces Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) as a standardized method for electronically exchanging business documents. EDI improves efficiency, accuracy, security, and visibility, while reducing costs and manual errors. It operates via structured formats like ASC X12 and EDIFACT. Companies can implement EDI through web-based, managed, installed, or cloud-based solutions. The guide details EDI’s core processes—mapping, translation, and communication—and outlines steps to scale EDI from basic connections to full automation and data intelligence for strategic decision-making​.

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