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Organizations can electronically exchange business documents like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices using EDI, a standardized process. It speeds up transaction processing, decreases errors, and does away with manual data entry. EDI makes it easier for manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to communicate promptly, which improves inventory accuracy, lead times, and coordination in supply chain and inventory management. 

 

 

 

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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)