Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Electronic data interchange (EDI), is a standard means of communication, which enables the business partner for mutual exchange of documents, such as purchasing orders, electronically. Here are some benefits of EDI:- Minimize errors in data entry.
- Shorten the length of a message.
- Message becomes more secure.
- Reduce cycle time Increasing productivity
- Improve customer service
- Minimize the use of paper and storage.
However, there are disadvantages in the use of EDI, which are:
- Often business processes should be restructured to fit the needs of EDI.
- EDI has some standards, so that a company should have some of these standards in order to be able to communicate with various business partners.
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| Comparison between EDI with no EDI |
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