Some of the advantages of moving towards EDI are:
• Reduce errors in ordering, shipping and receiving
• Improve order / invoicing efficiency
• Reduce paper / postage and associated costs
• Synchronize product and pricing data
• Assists with managing / lowering inventory investment
• Improve accounts receivable / payable processing
• Increase distributor profitability – lowers costs
• Enable electronic payments (EFT/ACH)