EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is the process of using computers to exchange business documents between companies in a structured format.  

Although mail and fax are still used to make business transactions, EDI is a much faster way to do the same thing.  It is widely used by hundreds of thousands of businesses to process purchases and sales.  EDI typically has software that checks and edits documents for accuracy and all data is logged and entered through a computer.  A traditional paper purchase order can take ten days to two weeks from the time the buyer requests it to the time the shipper sends it off.  With EDI, that same order can be processed in less than a day.

Benefits of EDI
(computer to computer exchange vs. traditional document exchange):

Speed Accuracy Reduce Mistakes  Fast processing times Simple Increased Inventory Control

With faster processing time your company can maintain more efficient inventory levels contributing to a better use of warehouse space, and less out-of-stock problems.  This in turn leads to a reduction in freight costs, as there should be no need for last minute urgent delivery surcharges.

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True Commerce

"We make integrating EDI painless, simple, and affordable for Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200, and Sage MAS 500 users.  No other EDI provider enables your value added reseller to offer the same combination of functionality, scalability and value. We simply offer the best software for EDI that’s designed to use with your Sage Software products."  - True Commerce

True Commerce Brochure (PDF 5.2 MB)

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