EDI Technology, An Exemplary Application Developed on This Technology and Speed Performance Results

Abstract

Developments in information and communication technologies accelerate digital integration and transformations in the logistics sector, as in all sectors. Electronic data interchange (EDI), one of the first of these digital transformations, is the automatic exchange of predefined and structured data for business purposes between two or more person/organization information systems [1]. EDI contributes positively to performance by providing fast, accurate and reliable transfer of data and files between relevant parties in an international standard structure. EDI technology has an important role in the modernization and higher performance of the logistics sector. In addition, the realization of EDI integration with Industry 4.0 technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, block chain, artificial intelligence (AI), smart manufacturing and industrial robots will make a more positive contribution to this performance. In this study, EDI technology used in electronic data and information exchange, a sample EDI application developed for a logistics company with the help of current information technologies and speed performance results obtained by using this application are shared.