--- title: EDI pro tips, essential guides, expert advice - eZCom Software | eZCom 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/) # eZCom ## 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. [![Person using a computer in a warehouse to work on EDI](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_390579133.jpeg) Person using a computer in a warehouse to work on EDI](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/ezcom-whiplash-edi-wms-integration) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [How to Get the Most Out of Your EDI-WMS Integration with Lingo and Whiplash](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/ezcom-whiplash-edi-wms-integration) An electronic data interchange (EDI) system powers the communication of business transactions between suppliers and trading partners. A warehouse management system (WMS) helps companies manage all aspects of the warehouse — from the moment goods arrive to the moment they depart. When these two systems are integrated, good things happen. Here’s how to get the most out of your EDI-WMS integration… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/ezcom-whiplash-edi-wms-integration) June 28, 2023 [![Man looking at floating jackets in a retail store](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Future%20of%20Retail.jpg) Man looking at floating jackets in a retail store](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/how-online-shopping-is-changing) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [How Virtual Stores, AR and Large Language Models are Changing Online Shopping](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/how-online-shopping-is-changing) Online shopping is having a moment. Much like when the iPhone came on the scene, the eCommerce world is undergoing massive changes. Three of those changes that brands need to pay attention to? Virtual stores, augmented reality and large language models… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/how-online-shopping-is-changing) June 8, 2023 [![FDA sign](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/FDA.jpg) FDA sign](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/section-204d-and-how-gs1-us-can-support) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [How Section 204(d) of the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act Will Impact the Grocery and Food Service Industries](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/section-204d-and-how-gs1-us-can-support) The following post is a contribution from Shane Morris, Business Development Director at GS1 US, a not-for-profit information standards organization that collaborates with business and industry to encourage the adoption and use of GS1 Standards-based solutions that can help improve business processes. In November 2022, the FDA published legislation which implements Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This is often referred to as FSMA 204, or the Final Rule, and it requires companies to keep additional records for designated foods to protect public health… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/section-204d-and-how-gs1-us-can-support) June 6, 2023 [![Should I use an API for EDI?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EDI-Documents-flow.jpg) Should I use an API for EDI?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/should-i-use-an-api-for-edi) [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [Should I use an API for EDI?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/should-i-use-an-api-for-edi) Too often, discussions surrounding EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and APIs (Application Programming Interface) are framed as a fierce B2B technology debate. It's a false choice. As a user of technology, you're not stuck choosing one solution over the other, and in today's world of B2B data exchange, it's unlikely you can abandon EDI just because you have an API. The real question to consider is: should I use an API for EDI?… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/should-i-use-an-api-for-edi) May 30, 2023 [![Guide to Choosing the Right 3PL Provider](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3PL-3.jpg) Guide to Choosing the Right 3PL Provider](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/guide-to-choosing-the-right-3pl-provider) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Guide to Choosing the Right 3PL Provider](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/guide-to-choosing-the-right-3pl-provider) As brands grow and increase their retail footprint, shipping ever-increasing quantities presents real challenges. It’s not long before the space in the garage doesn’t cut it, or the time demanded of staff becomes overwhelming. For most brands, this is when it’s time to consider a warehouse and fulfillment specialist. It’s an important, valuable step. But choosing the right 3PL provider requires thought, research, and a careful review of specific needs. Here's our Guide to Choosing the Right 3PL Provider… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/guide-to-choosing-the-right-3pl-provider) May 30, 2023 [![Questions to Ask Your Prospective EDI Provider](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Questions.jpg) Questions to Ask Your Prospective EDI Provider](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/questions-to-ask-your-prospective-edi-provider) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education) [Questions to Ask Your Prospective EDI Provider](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/questions-to-ask-your-prospective-edi-provider) Evaluating EDI providers? Here are the key questions you need to ask… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/questions-to-ask-your-prospective-edi-provider) May 17, 2023 [![Two folders showing data moving while a person is working on a computer](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Moving%20Data.jpg) Two folders showing data moving while a person is working on a computer](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/what-is-edi-compliance) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education) [EDI Compliance: What It Is and How to Achieve It](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/what-is-edi-compliance) Three tips to put your product in more places. A major trading partner has agreed to carry your products. Congrats! But now you have to step up your game even more with EDI compliance. But first, let’s take a step back…… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/what-is-edi-compliance) May 10, 2023 [![eZCom Software Earns Multiple #1 Rankings in G2’s Spring 2023 Reports](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/G2%20awards.jpg) eZCom Software Earns Multiple #1 Rankings in G2’s Spring 2023 Reports](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/spring-g2-awards) [eZCom Software Earns Multiple #1 Rankings in G2’s Spring 2023 Reports](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/spring-g2-awards) G2’s Spring 2023 Reports are out and eZCom Software continues to rack up the accolades. The world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace has ranked eZCom #1 among EDI providers in the following categories:… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/spring-g2-awards) April 12, 2023 [![Score meter in the green](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Score%20Card.jpg) Score meter in the green](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/retailer-scorecards) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Retailer Scorecards: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/retailer-scorecards) When the supplier-retailer relationship is running smoothly, both parties are happy. When there are hiccups, neither are. A retailer scorecard helps keep the relationship copacetic, mutually beneficial and primed for new opportunities. And you can think of it exactly as what you might be envisioning: a report card… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/retailer-scorecards) April 6, 2023 [![Person holding a shield while fighting Inflation](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Fight%20Inflation.jpg) Person holding a shield while fighting Inflation](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/strategies-to-help-manufacturers-fight-inflation) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [4 Tech-Powered Strategies to Help Manufacturers Fight Inflation](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/strategies-to-help-manufacturers-fight-inflation) Inflation. It’s everywhere. And it’s the worst it’s been since the early 1980s. For manufacturers, inflation has always come with a sense of helplessness. It is what it is, now let’s pass the cost on to our customers, who will pass it on to their customers… You know how it goes. But it’s 2022. It is not 1982. Manufacturers today have powerful inflation-fighting, tech-fueled strategies at their fingertips that simply did not exist 40 years ago. 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