--- title: EDI pro tips, essential guides, expert advice - eZCom Software (8) description: Articles related to the supply chain industry and EDI education (8) --- [![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. 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/) - 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. 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 Software Blog ## 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. [![Can an ERP do EDI?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ERP.jpg) Can an ERP do EDI?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/can-an-erp-do-edi) [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [Can an ERP do EDI?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/can-an-erp-do-edi) As companies grow, they turn to more powerful technology to track, manage, and forecast their business. For brands and suppliers selling to retail trading partners, that usually means implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. When they do, some will ask: can an ERP do EDI?… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/can-an-erp-do-edi) April 18, 2022 [![Ways to Increase Customer Loyalty](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Customer-Reviews-3.jpg) Ways to Increase Customer Loyalty](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/ways-to-increase-customer-loyalty) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [Ways to Increase Customer Loyalty](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/ways-to-increase-customer-loyalty) Looking for ways to increase customer loyalty? You should be—repeat business is a formula for success. It’s easier to follow up a sale with another one—it’s getting the first purchase that’s the biggest challenge. But today’s consumers have more options than ever before, suppliers are often responsible for shipping to them directly, and building a base of frequent buyers requires careful attention. For brands and retailers, finding ways to increase customer loyalty should be a key initiative… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/ways-to-increase-customer-loyalty) April 12, 2022 [![How Can You Make Drop Shipping Easier](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DropShipping-1030x575-3.png) How Can You Make Drop Shipping Easier](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/make-drop-shipping-easier) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [How Can You Make Drop Shipping Easier](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/make-drop-shipping-easier) Drop shipping and online sales remain a bright spot in retail, and the opportunities they present for brands and suppliers can’t be ignored. According to a report from the National Retail Federation (NRF), non-store—outside of brick-and-mortar locations—and online retail sales are expected to grow between 11% and 13% in 2022. That translates to a market size of $1.17 trillion to $1.19 trillion. Clearly, online warrants serious focus, and major retailers now expect companies to drop ship direct-to-consumer. The challenge is that it’s an entirely different sort of order processing, requiring small shipments to hundreds of addresses instead of large shipments to a single store or distribution center. So the question is: how can you make drop shipping easier?… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/make-drop-shipping-easier) April 1, 2022 [![SMS Marketing for Drop Ship](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/SMS-Marketing-1-705x329.jpg) SMS Marketing for Drop Ship](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/sms-marketing-for-drop-ship) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [SMS Marketing for Drop Ship](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/sms-marketing-for-drop-ship) Are your direct-to-consumer shipments not growing as fast as you would like? Are eCommerce store orders growing slowly? Then it’s time to consider a tactic embraced by many brands—SMS marketing for drop ship… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/sms-marketing-for-drop-ship) February 1, 2022 [![Warehouse or Fulfillment Center: What’s the difference?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Warehouse-or-Fulfillment-2.jpg) Warehouse or Fulfillment Center: What’s the difference?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/warehouse-vs-fulfillment-center) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [Warehouse or Fulfillment Center: What’s the difference?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/warehouse-vs-fulfillment-center) Maybe your company is a startup that launched by shipping products from your garage or a spare bedroom. But success means those kinds of solutions don’t work for long. At some point, growing companies need to tackle inventory and fulfillment in a real, efficient, and cost-effective way. That leads to consideration of two options, and the question for many is Warehouse or Fulfillment Center: What’s the difference?… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/warehouse-vs-fulfillment-center) January 26, 2022 [![Best Platforms for eCommerce Stores](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/eComerce-Platforms.jpg) Best Platforms for eCommerce Stores](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/best-platforms-for-ecommerce-stores) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [Best Platforms for eCommerce Stores](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/best-platforms-for-ecommerce-stores) Choosing the Right eCommerce Platform for your Online Store. For most brands and suppliers, a productive and profitable multichannel approach to sales includes a robust, intuitive, and easily integrated platform that powers an eCommerce store. Even if a company has significant business in online marketplaces and through brick-and-mortar retail, today’s consumer will seek out products in multiple locations. The question is: what are the best platforms for eCommerce stores? As an EDI and online order processing software provider, we work with all the major platforms for eCommerce stores. Our experience, the broad range of customers we serve, and our integration expertise give us valuable insight that can help you choose the platform that is best for your business. Our opinions… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/best-platforms-for-ecommerce-stores) January 14, 2022 [![](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_407968987.jpg)](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/automate-edi-and-order-processing) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [Automate EDI and Order Processing](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/automate-edi-and-order-processing) Business is growing. Brand recognition is up. And drop ship orders are soaring. Great news, except that EDI and order processing seems to consume more and more time. How can a company scale, and process more EDI transactions and orders in less time? The solution: automate EDI and order processing as much as possible… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/automate-edi-and-order-processing) December 30, 2021 [![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 [Prev](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/page/7) [6](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/page/6) [7](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/page/7) [8](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/page/8) [9](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/page/9) [10](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/page/10) [Next](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/page/9) - 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/)