Who should read the EDI Mythbuster Report?

The report is written for anyone about to purchase an EDI solution, as well as businesses that already use EDI but want to check they are getting genuine value from their current provider. It is designed to separate outdated assumptions about EDI from how the technology actually works today.

Why do outdated myths about EDI still circulate?

Outdated myths persist partly because EDI has existed since the 1970s, and some providers still promote overly complex setups and unnecessary charges that no longer reflect today's technology. Cloud based EDI has moved on considerably, so many long held assumptions about cost, complexity and capability no longer apply.

Does the report cover how EDI fits with ERP or iPaaS integration?

Yes, the report specifically addresses whether EDI is already included within an ERP or iPaaS integration layer, alongside other common questions such as VAN charges, order to cash speed and whether EDI is outdated. It is meant to help buyers separate genuine capability from marketing claims.

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EDI Mythbuster Report

Essential reading if you’re about to purchase an EDI solution, or you already use EDI but are wondering if you’re really getting the best value from your existing provider.

Transalis26 November 2020Updated 23 September 2026

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What does the EDI Mythbuster Report cover?

The EDI Mythbuster Report addresses 9 common myths about EDI that have persisted since the technology first appeared in the 1970s, even though cloud based EDI now works very differently. It covers questions such as whether VAN charges are unavoidable, whether EDI speeds up the order to cash cycle, whether EDI is outdated, how it relates to ERP or iPaaS integration, and whether it only handles orders and invoices.

Revealing the truth behind the 9 biggest EDI myths

Essential reading if you're about to purchase an EDI solution, or you already use EDI but are wondering if you’re really getting the best value from your existing provider.

EDI has been around since the 1970s, but there is a massive difference between the EDI offered then, and the new Cloud-based EDI available today.

But a lot of the old myths still exist, a lot of EDI providers are still peddling their services and inflating their charges with overly complex set-ups and erroneous costs, no longer a factor with today’s advanced technologies.

This report tells you how it is:

Are VAN charges are an inescapable cost of EDI?
Will EDI speed up my order-to-cash cycle?
Isn't electronic data interchange outdated?
Is EDI included in my ERP or iPaaS integration layer?
EDI is only good for orders and invoices

Frequently asked questions

Who should read the EDI Mythbuster Report?: The report is written for anyone about to purchase an EDI solution, as well as businesses that already use EDI but want to check they are getting genuine value from their current provider. It is designed to separate outdated assumptions about EDI from how the technology actually works today.
Why do outdated myths about EDI still circulate?: Outdated myths persist partly because EDI has existed since the 1970s, and some providers still promote overly complex setups and unnecessary charges that no longer reflect today's technology. Cloud based EDI has moved on considerably, so many long held assumptions about cost, complexity and capability no longer apply.
Does the report cover how EDI fits with ERP or iPaaS integration?: Yes, the report specifically addresses whether EDI is already included within an ERP or iPaaS integration layer, alongside other common questions such as VAN charges, order to cash speed and whether EDI is outdated. It is meant to help buyers separate genuine capability from marketing claims.

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