What is EDI?
EDI is the secure, standardized method for businesses to exchange essential documents — such as purchase orders and invoices — directly between systems, eliminating the need for manual input.
Instead of sending paperwork via mail, email, or fax, EDI lets your software talk directly to your trading partner’s software — fast, clean, and error-free.
✅ EDI helps businesses:
- Cut document handling time by up to 90%
- Eliminate costly input errors
- Accelerate the order-to-cash cycle
- Stay compliant with major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon
Why EDI Matters for Modern Business
Why EDI Matters for Modern Business
“A 10-second delay in communication can cost thousands in lost sales, compliance fines, or broken trust.” IBM
🚫 Eliminate human error
🔐 Exchange data securely
⏱️ Accelerate order fulfillment
📦 Meet retailer compliance
💸 Reduce operational costs
And with PEG as your partner, you won’t just implement EDI you’ll optimize it.
How Does EDI Work?
Think of EDI as a universal translator that facilitates communication between your system and your trading partners.
Here’s the basic flow:
Your system generates data (e.g. a purchase order)
PEG translates that data into a standardized EDI format
Data is transmitted securely (via VAN, AS2, or web EDI)
Partner receives the data in their system’s format
Their system processes it automatically
📌 PEG handles the heavy lifting — integration, compliance, and maintenance.
Common Types of EDI Transactions
EDI Code | Document Name | Function |
850 | Purchase Order | Buyer sends order to supplier |
810 | Invoice | Supplier sends billing information |
856 | Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) | Shipment details for logistics and tracking |
846 | Inventory Inquiry/Advice | Real-time stock availability info |
940/945 | Warehouse Shipping Orders | Manage 3PL and warehouse coordination |
These documents are exchanged in real time, ensuring your business keeps up with big retailers’ supply chain demands.
EDI Standards We Support
PEG supports all major global EDI standards, including
- ANSI ASC X12 – Used across North America
- EDIFACT – Used globally in international trade
- XML EDI – Web-based modern format
- TRADACOMS – UK retail EDI
- ODETTE, HL7, VICS, UCS – For automotive, healthcare, and logistics industries
EDI Connection Types (We Do It All)
Choose the connection that fits your business:
VAN (Value-Added Network) – Reliable, scalable, with secure message tracking
AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) – Direct, secure internet protocol
Web EDI – Ideal for SMBs and suppliers without internal ERP systems
Cloud-Based EDI – Scalable, accessible anywhere
Direct EDI / Point-to-Point – One-on-one high-volume exchange
🔐 With PEG, you get built-in compliance, 24/7 uptime, and secure data handling.
🚀 10 Benefits of EDI for Your Business
✅ Reduce order processing time
✅ Minimize costly errors
✅ Eliminate chargebacks
✅ Automate repetitive tasks
✅ Improve order accuracy
✅ Meet retail partner requirements
✅ Speed up shipping & billing
✅ Ensure secure transactions
✅ Cut costs across the supply chain
✅ Scale without hiring more staff
Companies using EDI see an average 35% reduction in operational costs.
⚠️ Common EDI Challenges (We Solve Them for You)
🛠️ PEG handles setup, translation, testing, and support — so you don’t have to.
We work with your ERP, WMS, and accounting platforms seamlessly.
👣 How to Get Started with EDI (With PEG)
- Book a discovery call – Understand your trading partner and system requirements
- We assess and scope – Our experts design a tailored EDI solution
- Integration begins – Connect your ERP, accounting, or inventory system
- We test with retailers – Validate every transaction
- Go live – Confidently process orders, invoices, and more
- Ongoing support – We monitor and optimize continuously
🎯 Whether you're just starting or migrating from another VAN, PEG makes EDI simple and scalable.
Who is PEG?
PEG is a leading EDI + VAN solutions provider specializing in:
✅ Retail supplier onboarding✅ Zoho Inventory EDI integration✅ Full-service compliance with major retailers✅ Canada-based service with global reach✅ Powered by Commport technology
We help SMBs to large enterprises streamline their entire order-to-cash cycle with powerful EDI tools — without hiring a tech team.
