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Labels are more than just sticky notes with addresses on them. Their accuracy is key not only for ensuring shipments get to where they need to go but also towards building strong trading partner relationships. Labels - specifically GS1-128 labels - can be tough to get excited about, but there are four things every supplier needs to know about them…

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the electronic communication of business transactions such as purchase orders, confirmations, invoices and shipping updates between suppliers and trading partners. Once handled by old school paper documents and faxing, EDI now happens electronically through cloud-based software…

A High-Level Overview of Electronic Data Interchange How does EDI (or, electronic data interchange) work? Good question. There’s a short answer and a long answer. And since everyone is tight on time these days, let’s start with the short… EDI is the electronic communication of business documents such as purchase orders, confirmations, invoices, shipping updates, and more, between suppliers and retailers. Each document is associated with a three digit code.* Before we dive deeper into how EDI works, first check out our What is EDI? primer. Some retailers will require numerous EDI documents. Others will only utilize a few. It all depends on each retailer’s compliance standards. But one thing is for sure: When a supplier is compliant with a…

Switching EDI providers sounds daunting, but with the right mindset and preparation the task isn’t as tall as you think it is. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare…

The eZCom Software team is headed to the 2023 Inspired Home Show, starting this weekend at McCormick Place in Chicago…

Congrats! A major retailer wants to carry your product! That spells distribution, brand awareness, revenue and… Testing. Specifically, EDI testing. As you likely know, virtually all retailers require EDI compliance from their suppliers. It’s how they ensure that elements of the relationship are economically viable. Timeliness. Accuracy. Predictability…

#humblebrag time. G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, recently bestowed upon us a collection of titles including “Best Usability,” “Easiest Setup” and “Highest Overall Satisfaction” among all EDI providers…

Software pulled EDI out of the fax era. Now automation is optimizing it, helping businesses drive more productivity and revenue while mitigating risks and costs. But here’s the thing: Just as EDI software felt like a daunting departure from faxing, the mere mention of the word “automation” sometimes makes people sweat. How do I even get started? What’s the time investment? How will this impact my retailer relationships? So let’s break EDI automation down and walk through some manageable best practices, pro tips and what you can expect to get out of it…

Often referred to as the Payment Remittance Advice, the Order Remittance Advice or simply The Remittance Advice, the EDI 820 informs the supplier that the retailer has received an invoice, otherwise known as the EDI 810…