
This eBook covers the technical building blocks of EDI. Learn how message standards, data formats and communication protocols work together to create efficient, secure and scalable supply chain processes. Understanding these fundamentals will help you streamline implementations, reduce complexity and make informed technical decisions.

Discover how EDI messages are structured and how formats such as EDIFACT, X12, XML, and JSON influence interoperability
Understand the role of message standards such as EDIFACT, X12, VDA & TRADACOMS
Learn how secure communication protocols like AS2, SFTP, OFTP2, or APIs enable reliable B2B data exchange
Get practical guidance on how EDI integrates with ERP systems and learn why monitoring, automation and scalability matter for modern supply chains