What Is Electronic data interchange (EDI)?

The days of paper are over. We're living in the future, and nearly every aspect of daily life has been transformed by technology. One thing that hasn't changed is how we exchange information with others—and that's a problem. The world has changed, but our methods for sending information have yet to keep up. We still rely on paper and fax machines to send documents back and forth. What happens when someone uses the wrong font? Or accidentally inserts a paragraph break? Or sets their margins too wide? It can all lead to problems later when those documents are scanned into an electronic database or used as part of a court case. That's where electronic data interchange (EDI) comes in. EDI is an electronic exchange system that allows businesses to share files without human intervention—it takes care of everything automatically! It's faster than traditional methods like emailing attachments, which means you get your files faster and can start working on them sooner than ever. EDI is the best thing to happen to business since the invention of the wheel. Why? Because it's so much easier. You don't have to deal with pesky things like humans; you can use your computer instead of your brain. It's all about standardization! Got a message? Please write it down in a standard format, and send it out. Got a reply? Receive it in a standard format, and process it with your computer. You'll be amazed how fast things go when you don't have to worry about getting people on the phone or taking care of any pesky human interaction. Wait - there's more! Now that you've got all this data from everywhere, could you do something with it? , which will help you organize your data into meaningful information to make smarter decisions about your business!