--- title: EDI pro tips, essential guides, expert advice - eZCom Software | Dean description: Articles related to the supply chain industry and EDI education --- [![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/) # Dean ## 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. [![Questions About EDI Retailer Compliance Standards](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Compliance_.png) Questions About EDI Retailer Compliance Standards](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-compliance-standards) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education) [Questions About EDI Retailer Compliance Standards](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-compliance-standards) Do you have questions about EDI retailer compliance standards? If you do, you're definitely not alone… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-compliance-standards) March 3, 2020 [![Make Direct-to-Consumer Drop Shipping Make Sense](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Make%20Direct-to-Consumer%20Drop%20Shipping%20Make%20Sense.png) Make Direct-to-Consumer Drop Shipping Make Sense](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/direct-to-consumer-drop-shipping) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Make Direct-to-Consumer Drop Shipping Make Sense](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/direct-to-consumer-drop-shipping) Retailers have been quick to embrace direct-to-consumer drop shipping. And why not? Their customers go to their eCommerce store, see a product they like, and decide to buy it. But the retailer hasn’t assumed the upfront cost of stocking their warehouse—the products are still with the supplier. Stores avoid the expense of carrying inventory, while being able to offer a much wider selection of items for sale… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/direct-to-consumer-drop-shipping) February 14, 2020 [![EDI for CBD Brands and Products](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/EDI%20for%20CBD%20Brands%20and%20Products.png) EDI for CBD Brands and Products](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-for-cbd) [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 for CBD Brands and Products](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-for-cbd) If you are a cannabidiol (CBD) brand, you know that more and more retailers are stocking CBD products. No longer found primarily on the shelves of small health food shops, CBD has landed on the shelves of retail giants such as CVS, Whole Foods, and The Vitamin Shoppe. The market is growing rapidly, as more and more consumers embrace the health benefits of CBD. Looking forward, the brands that will enjoy lasting success will be those with reliable supply chains. An essential part of that? EDI for CBD brands and products… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-for-cbd) October 30, 2019 [![Automate EDI and Order Processing to Control Costs.](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Automate%20EDI%20and%20Order%20Processing%20to%20Control%20Costs..png) Automate EDI and Order Processing to Control Costs.](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/automate-edi) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education) [Automate EDI and Order Processing to Control Costs.](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/automate-edi) As your business grows, increase automation of EDI and order processing. As demand for your products grows, your company evolves. And whether you’re just exiting startup mode or you’re an established company finding success in new markets, nothing is static. The more you can automate EDI and order processing to control costs, the less challenging your journey will be… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/automate-edi) October 10, 2019 [![Process direct-to-consumer orders with maximum efficiency.](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Drop-Shipping-705x341-1%20(1).png) Process direct-to-consumer orders with maximum efficiency.](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/orders-more-efficiently) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Process direct-to-consumer orders with maximum efficiency.](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/orders-more-efficiently) Three ways to increase drop shipping business. Without shrinking margins. As retailers seek an edge, brands are expected to offer direct-to-consumer shipping. For some, it creates anxiety and a struggle to maintain reasonable profit margins. For others, the prospect of working with retailers who might have been unwilling to carry their lines in the past is motivating… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/orders-more-efficiently) September 23, 2019 [![Three Ways to Sell More on Amazon](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Three%20Ways%20to%20Sell%20More%20on%20Amazon.png) Three Ways to Sell More on Amazon](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/three-ways-to-sell-more-on-amazon) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Three Ways to Sell More on Amazon](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/three-ways-to-sell-more-on-amazon) Get our free Guide to Managing Amazon Orders. Managing Amazon in an evolving retail landscape. Can Amazon be your friend? Maybe. At the very least, you should be able to make it your frenemy. After all, growing your business on this channel is probably critical to the long-term health of your brand., so let's talk about three ways to sell more on Amazon… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/three-ways-to-sell-more-on-amazon) September 3, 2019 [![EDI Documents: The 820](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/EDI-820.jpg) EDI Documents: The 820](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/doc-820) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education) [EDI Documents: The 820](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/doc-820) What is the EDI 820? Often called the Payment or Order Remittance Advice and sometimes simply The Remittance Advice, the EDI 820 is sent by retailers to suppliers. Essentially, it informs the supplier that the invoice has been received and will be paid. When a retailer receives an invoice—the EDI 810—they follow up with the EDI 820. Which is nice, of course, because it means money is heading your way… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/doc-820) August 13, 2019 [![EU-US Privacy Shield Certification](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Press%20Release%20picture.png) EU-US Privacy Shield Certification](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/eu-us-privacy-shield-certification) [News Releases](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/news-releases) [EU-US Privacy Shield Certification](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/eu-us-privacy-shield-certification) eZCom Certified in the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Since 2000, eZCom Software has focused on keeping suppliers compliant with the exacting EDI requirements of retailers. Today, the company is pleased to announce it has also been recognized for meeting important data privacy standards and has been awarded full EU-US Privacy Shield Framework certification… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/eu-us-privacy-shield-certification) August 7, 2019 [![Labels and Packing Slips for EDI and Online Orders](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/crackandpeel3.png) Labels and Packing Slips for EDI and Online Orders](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/labels-and-packing-slips) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education) [Labels and Packing Slips for EDI and Online Orders](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/labels-and-packing-slips) Spend less time on shipping labels and packing slips. Getting the right information on shipping labels and packing slips for EDI and online orders, in the least amount of time, is a critical component of an efficient supply chain. It’s hardly surprising that here at eZCom, where we’re always trying to automate tasks and eliminate errors, we have solutions that make it easier for our clients to generate shipping labels and packing slips for EDI and online orders… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/labels-and-packing-slips) July 23, 2019 [![EDI Testing—Here's What You Need to Know](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/testing-docs.png) EDI Testing—Here's What You Need to Know](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-testing) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education) [EDI Testing—Here's What You Need to Know](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-testing) Check-check....testing...1-2-3….EDI testing. When you begin exchanging EDI documents with a retailer, many are going to demand testing before trading begins. Unless you enjoyed final exams during high school, chances are it’s not going to be a process you’ll enjoy. But EDI testing is something you need to do well. And quickly… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-testing) June 19, 2019 Prev [1](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com) [2](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/dean/page/2) [3](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/dean/page/3) [4](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/dean/page/4) [Next](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/author/dean/page/2) - 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/)