“Electronic Data Interchange is the computer‑to‑computer exchange of standardized business documents—such as purchase orders, invoices, advance ship notices, and inventory updates—between trading partners. Instead of relying on email, paper, PDFs, or manual data entry, EDI sends structured digital data directly between systems, enabling fast, accurate, automated communication. EDI replaces manual, paper-based processes with standardized electronic formats that both parties agree to, improving accuracy, reducing delays, and supporting seamless supply‑chain operations.”