Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) was originally adopted to drive out the latency and errors associated with the management of manual/paper based-interactions in the transportation industry. The efficiencies achieved quickly drove adoption in other vertical markets. As an electronic replacement of paper-based communication between two business entities, EDI provides effective, standards-based communications to automate business processes.

This white paper provides an overview of the growing opportunities for EDI managers and coordinators. It highlights how their role can change from being responsible for implementation of technologies for operational activities to being infrastructure leaders. It shows how they can deliver increased efficiencies and velocity for value chain automation, which increases visibility, control and agility for a business.

This paper will address the emerging trends in EDI and the future opportunities for EDI managers and coordinators. This white paper takes a holistic view of the current status and future of EDI through an independent survey conducted by Canvas Group of over 351 EDI stakeholders (EDI Coordinators/Manager/Directors).