The Hidden Power of EDI: Why It Still Runs Global Supply Chains
• by Dammy Henry
Despite being decades old, EDI remains the backbone of commerce.
From 850 purchase orders to 856 ASNs, EDI quietly moves trillions in goods every year. What makes it timeless is stability, standardization, and near-zero ambiguity. Modern tools like iPaaS and API-driven visibility layers now elevate EDI from “batch processing” to “smart automation.” As long as businesses rely on structured B2B communication, EDI will keep leading the way—just with better speed, monitoring, and intelligence layered on top.