EDI or XML: Which Do You Choose?
February 9th, 2010
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Many considerations must be assessed when deciding on a standard format for exchanging information electronically with trading partners. Two of the more widely used document standards are Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Extensible Markup Language (XML). Of course, when doing business with buyers and larger partners it is generally necessary to comply with the requirements of those trading partners. However, it is good practice, and demonstrates good business sense, to be proactive and develop an in-house (internal) data specification (and format) that will provide an option for smaller partners to comply with.
Questions must be answered before best decisions can be made for your needs. Read more…