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EDI for Digital Supply Chain
Standardise how you trade with suppliers and gain end-to-end supply chain visibility
EDI automates the exchange of supply chain documents between you and your suppliers, creating a consistent, digital trading model across your entire supplier base.
The Value of EDI for Digital Supply Chain
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higher supplier adoption through managed onboarding and ongoing supplier support
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visibility across orders, PO acknowledgements, ASNs, and invoices through structured digital exchange
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less manual intervention across procurement and operations teams
Features of EDI for Digital Supply Chain
Fully Managed Supplier Onboarding
B2BE handles supplier engagement, onboarding, testing, and ongoing support — removing the operational burden from your teams.
Multi-Document Supply Chain Automation
Digitise and automate key supply chain documents including purchase orders, order acknowledgements, ASNs, goods receipt data, and invoices.
Global Standards, Local Flexibility
Support multiple EDI standards and regional trading requirements while maintaining a consistent operating model.
Scalable Supplier Networks
Onboard thousands of suppliers — large and small — using a mix of EDI and alternative channels where required.
“We can track down the whole process from when the Purchase Order was sent to B2BE and when they passed it on to the suppliers and now have much better control over our inventory and the purchasing process”.
Les Reynolds — Systems Accountant. Canterbury District Health Board
“This has saved us an immense amount of time and so we’re now rolling out to the pharmacies and operating theatres. We’re also looking into the possibility of using the B2BE system to receive shipment and Invoice information back in to our systems from suppliers,”
Les Reynolds — Systems Accountant. Canterbury District Health Board
Frequently Asked Questions
What role does EDI play in the digital supply chain?
EDI enables structured, automated exchange of key supply chain documents — such as purchase orders, acknowledgements, ASNs, and invoices — between you and your suppliers.
Do all suppliers need to be EDI-enabled?
No. EDI is ideal for high-volume or strategically important suppliers. For others, B2BE provides alternative digital trading options as part of the wider Digital Supply Chain solution.
Who manages supplier onboarding and ongoing changes?
B2BE manages supplier onboarding, document mapping, testing, and ongoing maintenance, reducing the burden on your internal teams.
Can EDI support different supplier capabilities and regions?
Yes. B2BE supports multiple standards, formats, and regional requirements, allowing you to scale EDI across diverse supplier bases.
How does this improve supply chain visibility?
By digitising document exchange, EDI provides timely, structured data that supports better visibility into order status, deliveries, and supplier performance.
