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EDI
Abbreviation for Electronic Data Interchange
In short and in plain language
EDI is a fixed way for firms to swap documents between their programs.
Examples are orders, delivery notes and bills.
The data has a set format. So nobody has to type it in again.
Definition
EDI is the automated exchange of business documents such as orders, delivery notes and invoices between the systems of trading partners. Fixed formats are used so that the data can be processed without manual re-entry.