Everyday EDI: Automated Communication in US Domestic Transportation

By Autumn Herod

Whether you are new in your logistics journey or a seasoned professional in the industry, one facet of the digital supply chain impacts your day-to-day business whether you are aware of it or not: electronic data interchange (EDI). EDI is simply automated communication between two parties. Having a working knowledge of the business significance and impacts of EDI integrations will help you spot potential risks and arm you with the tools to make better-informed decisions when planning and executing transactions along the supply chain. If you've ever wondered what your technology partners were referring to when they mentioned EDI or interfaces, this book gives you a peak into what some of these interfaces are and why they are important. Prior to the advent of EDI, businesses ran on paper, fax and phone, creating lengthy processes and lead times that kept costs up and efficiency down. EDI streamlined the ordering, planning, tracking and payment of transportation and value-added services. Commercial viability as a shipper, carrier, vendor or third-party-logistics provider is dependent upon being connected to your internal and external partners. EDI is not a panacea for all supply chain challenges, but without it, today's digital supply chain could not exist, and the sharing of data would not be cost effective. We will find the exciting in the essential as we dive into the business side of everyday EDI for US domestic transportation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DF1736H6
• ISBN13: 9798336262520
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"