--- title: EDI pro tips, essential guides, expert advice - eZCom Software | Business Insights (3) description: Business Insights | Articles related to the supply chain industry and EDI education (3) --- [![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 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. [![](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Person%20working%20in%20a%20warehose.jpg)](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-provider-options) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [EDI Provider Options: What’s Best for Your Business?](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-provider-options) You’ve just been told you need to get EDI, or electronic data interchange, set up for your business. Where do you start? With the basics: What is EDI? What are your options? Which one makes the most sense for you?… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-provider-options) September 5, 2023 [![How to Manage Multiple Warehouses](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Multiple-Warehouses-1-705x406.jpg) How to Manage Multiple Warehouses](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/manage-multiple-warehouses) [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights), [Integrations](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/ezcom-integrations) [How to Manage Multiple Warehouses](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/manage-multiple-warehouses) With an ever changing retail landscape, shopping patterns shift and inventory maintenance becomes challenging. For suppliers, this creates the need for multiple warehouses… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/manage-multiple-warehouses) August 15, 2023 [![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 [![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 [![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 on the phone in her office](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/Person%20working%20in%20an%20office.jpg) person on the phone in her office](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/guide-to-edi-testing) [EDI Education](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/edi-education), [Business Insights](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/tag/business-insights) [EDI Testing—Here's What You Need to Know](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/guide-to-edi-testing) 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… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/guide-to-edi-testing) February 14, 2023 [![Person using a computer while we see files automated](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/EDI%20Automation.jpg) Person using a computer while we see files automated](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-automation-best-practices) [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 Automation: Best Practices, Pro Tips and Expected Outcomes](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-automation-best-practices) 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… [Read More](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-automation-best-practices) January 31, 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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