Connecting Shopify, ERP, WMS, and EDI for Smarter Fulfillment
Learn how connecting Shopify, your ERP, WMS, and EDI creates a seamless fulfillment process that improves accuracy, inventory visibility, and customer satisfaction.… Read More
Introducing Jax: The ERP Enhancement Platform Built for Real-Time Visibility
Introducing Jax: The ERP Enhancement Platform Built for Real-Time Visibility, designed to bring Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, and Customer data together on one screen without extra ERP licenses.… Read More
Delayed Data Is Costing You: Real-Time APIs vs Batch EDI
Delayed data hurts margins, customer experience, and cash flow. This post breaks down Real-Time APIs vs Batch EDI, when to use each, and how a hybrid model stops leaks fast.… Read More
How Apparel Companies Are Automating Wholesale and Retail Orders with EDI + API
Apparel companies are combining EDI and API technologies to streamline wholesale and retail order processing—reducing errors, improving speed, and driving scalability.… Read More
How Does EDI Work with 3PLs?
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) enhances communication between suppliers, retailers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), ensuring seamless order fulfillment and inventory management. When a retailer places an order (EDI 850), the supplier forwards it to the 3PL for processing. The 3PL then sends an advance shipping notice (EDI 856) to the retailer before shipment. To initiate fulfillment, the supplier issues a warehouse shipping order (EDI 940), and once the 3PL ships the order, they confirm the details via warehouse shipping advice (EDI 945). Real-time inventory updates (EDI 846) help suppliers maintain accurate stock levels, while invoices (EDI 810) automate billing. By integrating EDI, businesses improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in supply chain operations.… Read More
