EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) refers to the electronic exchange of business documents between companies in a standardized format—completely without manual intervention. Typical documents include purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.

Instead of sending paper documents by mail or fax, or manually processing emails, data is transmitted directly from one IT system to another—quickly, securely, and without errors.

Implementing EDI offers numerous advantages:

• Time Savings
  Automated data exchange significantly reduces processing times. Documents are transmitted within seconds rather than days.
• Cost Reduction
  Less paper, postage, printing, and manual input result in lower operational costs.
• Error Prevention
  Direct system-to-system communication eliminates typing and transmission errors.
• Process Optimization
  EDI enables seamless, digital processes—from ordering to invoicing.
• Faster Responsiveness
  Companies can react more quickly to market changes, customer needs, or supply chain disruptions.
• Sustainability
  Eliminating paper and physical transport contributes to environmental sustainability.