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Electronic Data Interchange
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Electronic data interchange (EDI)
The direct exchange of information electronically, from one firm's computer to another firm's computer in a structured format.

Electronic Data Interchange
A strictly structured form of business-to-business communication. Electronic data interchange involves the transfer of formal documents, such as orders, invoices, and even checks. Companies provide EDI services to more than 80,000 clients, but the system receives significant competition from various services offered over the Internet.


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For example, let's say you initially decide to push and pull files from the EDI translation software on the mainframe, and now you want to bypass the EDI translation process and exchange files directly with the purchasing application residing on a server.
It costs nearly $800 in setup fees for Inman's business to add the EDI translation software to its existing computers and connect to a VAN.
A major supplier to the plumbing industry, undertaking an implementation of a new ERP system, determined they did not have the internal staff required to simultaneously rollout a new ERP system and integrate new EDI translation software and maps.
 
 
 
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