--- title: EDI pro tips, essential guides, expert advice - eZCom Software | admin (7) description: Articles related to the supply chain industry and EDI education (7) --- [![eZCom Software](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Ezcomsoftware_july2022/images/eZCom-Logo.png?width=300&name=eZCom-Logo.png "eZCom Software")](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/) - Solutions - [EDI Software: Lingo](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-software-lingo/) - [D2C / Drop Ship](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/d2c/) - [Integrations](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/) - [RESTful API](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/api/) - Connections - [Trading Partners](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/trading-partners/) - [Integrations](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/) - About - [Why eZCom](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/why-ezcom/#top) - [Testimonials](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/our-reviews/) - [Awards](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/awards/) - [Partnerships](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/partners/) - Resources - [Resources Home](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/articles/) - [Case Studies](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/case-studies/) - [What is EDI](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-101/) - [FAQs](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/faq/) - [EDI Documents](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-documents-and-transactions/) - [GS1 FAQ](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/gs1-faq/) - [In-House Vs. 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Full Service EDI](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/in-house-versus-full-service-edi/) - [Thriving During Economic Cycles by Optimizing Your EDI Process](https://go.ezcomsoftware.com/is-your-edi-underpowered-thriving-during-economic-cycles) - [Schedule a Demo](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/demo/) # admin ## EDI pro tips, essential guides, expert advice - eZCom Software - [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) - [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education) - [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) - [News Releases](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/news-releases) [![Person working on a computer](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Growing%20company.jpg) Person working on a computer](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-integrations-help-companies-scale) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [How EDI Integrations Help Rapid Growth Companies Scale](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-integrations-help-companies-scale) [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-integrations-help-companies-scale) Get Our Newsletter! Sign up for the latest Supply Chain Industry Articles with EDI Education and Information delivered straight to your inbox. [![Keep Customers Happy Through Holiday Shipping Delays](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Shipping-Delays-705x471.jpg) Keep Customers Happy Through Holiday Shipping Delays](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/happy-customers-shipping-delays) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Keep Customers Happy Through Holiday Shipping Delays](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/happy-customers-shipping-delays) It’s the rare seller who isn’t approaching this holiday season with some trepidation. Whether it’s a clogged supply chain or worry about how much consumers are prepared to spend when facing lingering COVID concerns, there is plenty to cause sleepless nights. We hate to add worry, but one other issue is the likelihood of hiccups when items are shipped directly to your customers. Other than simply hope they don’t occur, how do you keep customers happy through holiday shipping delays?… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/happy-customers-shipping-delays) December 2, 2021 [![EDI and Order Processing for Shopify Users](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Shopify.jpg) EDI and Order Processing for Shopify Users](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-and-shopify) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [EDI and Order Processing for Shopify Users](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-and-shopify) The Shopify platform provides many entrepreneurs the freedom to launch their businesses. Without significant investment, a brand can go from a mere idea to a company handling orders from online shoppers. But what happens as that company grows and it gains the attention of large retailers who want to carry its products? That usually means Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capabilities are required, and it can add complexity. But with the right third-party provider, EDI and order processing for Shopify users can be a straightforward process that doesn’t consume valuable time… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-and-shopify) October 18, 2021 [![The ASN or EDI 856 or the Shipment](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/ASN.jpg) The ASN or EDI 856 or the Shipment](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/asn-or-edi-856-or-the-shipment) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [The ASN or EDI 856 or the Shipment](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/asn-or-edi-856-or-the-shipment) If you are new to EDI, you’ll quickly learn that not all retail trading partners require the same documents. In fact, knowledge of the different retailer requirements is one reason partnering with an expert third-party EDI provider can be valuable. Just be sure to choose one that is constantly reviewing and updating their maps. One of the most utilized EDI documents goes by a few different names—the ASN or EDI 856 or the Shipment… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/asn-or-edi-856-or-the-shipment) October 4, 2021 [![Getting Just-in-Time Inventory Right](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/JIT-705x470.jpg) Getting Just-in-Time Inventory Right](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/jit-inventory) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [Getting Just-in-Time Inventory Right](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/jit-inventory) As more retailers offer direct-to-consumer shipping for items listed on their websites, they are shifting the warehousing and fulfillment responsibilities to suppliers. At the same time, brands want to keep the space reserved for distribution to a minimum—more warehouse square footage means more costs. Getting Just-in-Time Inventory right can be demanding, and requires knowledgeable, experienced technology partners… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/jit-inventory) August 25, 2021 [![Four Keys to Efficient Dropshipping](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Shipping-3.jpg) Four Keys to Efficient Dropshipping](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/four-keys-to-efficient-dropshipping) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [Four Keys to Efficient Dropshipping](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/four-keys-to-efficient-dropshipping) Retailers and brands alike are under ever-increasing pressure to provide a seamless customer experience when shoppers buy online. Stores carry less inventory and expect their suppliers to be equipped to ship directly to consumers in an efficient way. Not to mention quickly. To capitalize on the opportunities online sales create, it’s important to know how to handle fulfillment in less time and without errors. Companies that want to enjoy growth through direct-to-consumer orders should know these four keys to efficient dropshipping… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/four-keys-to-efficient-dropshipping) July 29, 2021 [![Staying Compliant with the EDI 855](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Staying%20Compliant%20with%20the%20EDI%20855.jpg) Staying Compliant with the EDI 855](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/staying-compliant-with-the-edi-855) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education) [Staying Compliant with the EDI 855](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/staying-compliant-with-the-edi-855) The EDI 855 (Purchase Order Acknowledgement) is a key element of compliance for many retail trading partners. Often, suppliers are expected to send it back almost immediately, and an inability to do that will create issues that damage the business relationship. Staying compliant with the EDI 855 standards of your trading partners can be demanding, but an EDI provider that automates the process and creates a solution for your workflow will meet the challenge… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/staying-compliant-with-the-edi-855) June 28, 2021 [![Why choose Lingo for EDI and order processing needs?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Streamline-EDI.jpg) Why choose Lingo for EDI and order processing needs?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/ezcom-the-choice-for-your-business) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Why choose Lingo for EDI and order processing needs?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/ezcom-the-choice-for-your-business) We understand you have multiple options when deciding how to exchange EDI documents with your retail trading partners. And those choices only grow when you begin to process orders from multiple channels, including eCommerce stores and online platforms. It’s why we work so hard to be a provider that stands out from the rest. So, why choose Lingo for EDI and order processing needs?… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/ezcom-the-choice-for-your-business) June 3, 2021 [![Four Ways Online Shopping Stresses the Retail Supply Chain](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/SB-705x353.jpg) Four Ways Online Shopping Stresses the Retail Supply Chain](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/online-shopping-puts-pressure-on-retail-supply-chain) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Four Ways Online Shopping Stresses the Retail Supply Chain](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/online-shopping-puts-pressure-on-retail-supply-chain) The rise of eCommerce is both an opportunity and a challenge for brands and suppliers… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/online-shopping-puts-pressure-on-retail-supply-chain) May 18, 2021 [![Connecting EDI with a WMS](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Move-data.jpg) Connecting EDI with a WMS](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/connecting-edi-with-a-wms) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [Connecting EDI with a WMS](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/connecting-edi-with-a-wms) Obviously, an efficient warehouse is critical for a seamless supply chain, and the technology that powers operations is a Warehouse Management System (WMS). This kind of software application handles day-to-day operations and provides accurate, real-time tracking of inventory levels. Picking items, receiving shipments, establishing locations of stock—these are some of the tasks that are easier and faster with a robust WMS. But to make a supply chain even stronger and more efficient, consider connecting Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software with your WMS… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/connecting-edi-with-a-wms) April 16, 2021 [![Three Ways to Spend Less Time on EDI](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Save-Time-1.jpg) Three Ways to Spend Less Time on EDI](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/spend-less-time-on-edi) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Three Ways to Spend Less Time on EDI](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/spend-less-time-on-edi) Three Ways to Spend Less Time on EDI What's the biggest complaint people have about EDI? It takes too long. And yes, it can be incredibly time-consuming. It can also be monotonous, leading to mistakes that take additional hours to resolve. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way. Here are three ways to spend less time on EDI… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/spend-less-time-on-edi) April 9, 2021 [Prev](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/admin/page/6) [5](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/admin/page/5) [6](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/admin/page/6) [7](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/admin/page/7) [8](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/admin/page/8) [9](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/admin/page/9) [Next](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/admin/page/8) - Solutions - [Connect to Retailers](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/retailers/) - [Connect to Consumers](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/d2c/) - [Integrate Business Systems](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/) - [Customize Integrations with our API](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/api/) - Lingo Platform - [Get Started](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/new-to-edi/) - [Ready to Switch?](https://ezcomsoftware.com/edi-change/) - Integrations - [ERP](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/#erperp) - [Accounting](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/#accounting) - [Inventory](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/#inventory) - [Shipping](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/#shipping) - [3PL/WMS](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/#3plwms) - [Online Commerce](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/#ecommerce) - About - [Why eZCom](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/why-ezcom/) - [Testimonials](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/our-reviews/) - [Resources](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/resources/) - [Becoming a Partner](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/partner-program/) - [Partners](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/partners/) - [Retailers](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/retailers/) - [Blog](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/contact-2/) - [Request A Demo](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/demo/) - [Lingo Log In](https://myweborders.com/) ### Contact Sales [201-731-1800](tel:201-731-1800), Option 1 [877-765-3564](tel:877-765-3564) [sales@ezcomsoftware.com](mailto:sales@ezcomsoftware.com) ### Contact Support [201-731-1800,](tel:201-731-1800,) Option 2 [support@ezcomsoftware.com](mailto:support@ezcomsoftware.com) Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time [25 Rockwood Place, Suite 420](https://goo.gl/maps/Lu5ggu1uJPuFMmR56) [Englewood, New Jersey 07631](https://goo.gl/maps/Lu5ggu1uJPuFMmR56) © 2026 eZCom Software Inc. **[Terms & Conditions](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/terms-and-conditions/)|[Privacy Policy](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/privacy-policy/)** - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezcom-software-inc-) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ezcomsoftware?lang=en) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNdWAzIOUWo-PMAWhPJQutw) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ezcomsoftwareinc/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ezcomsoftware/)