Resources
EDI Insights for Growing Brands
Practical guides, compliance tips, and expert takes on EDI integration.
What is EDI? A Beginner's Guide for Growing Businesses
New to EDI? Learn exactly what Electronic Data Interchange is, why major retailers require it, and how growing businesses can get compliant fast — without the technical headaches.
How to Start Selling to Walmart: EDI Requirements Explained
Walmart has some of the strictest EDI requirements in retail. This guide walks businesses through every document, protocol, and compliance requirement you need to get approved and stay in good standing.
EDI 850, 856, 810 — What These Document Numbers Actually Mean
Confused by EDI transaction set numbers? This plain-English guide explains every major EDI document type and when each one is used in a retail supply chain.
Why Your Supplier Is Getting Chargebacks from Costco (And How to Stop It)
Costco chargebacks can devastate supplier margins. Discover the most common causes — late ASNs, incorrect PO acknowledgments, label errors — and how to eliminate them permanently.
Legacy EDI Platforms vs EDIPlug: An Honest Comparison
Shopping for an EDI provider? This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, support quality, onboarding time, and reliability — helping growing businesses make an informed decision.
How Long Does EDI Setup Take? (And How to Speed It Up)
EDI setup timelines vary wildly between providers. Here's an honest breakdown of what drives onboarding length, and how EDIPlug gets suppliers live 10x faster.
AS2 vs SFTP vs VAN — Which EDI Communication Protocol Do You Need?
AS2, SFTP, and VAN are the three main ways EDI documents are transmitted. This guide explains each protocol, which retailers require which, and what EDIPlug handles for you.
The True Cost of Per-Document EDI Fees (And What to Do About It)
Per-document EDI fees sound small until peak season hits and your bill triples. We break down the real math and show how flat-fee pricing protects growing businesses.