EDI 101: Why, When & How to Get Started

Have you heard of “EDI”, but aren’t sure what it is, or why you need it?

You’re not alone. As a brand grows, the retailers you want to work with often require electronic data exchange (EDI) to manage orders, invoices, and inventory.

In this session, Morgan Asplund and Zach Machacek from SPS Commerce will walk you through the basics, from what EDI is, how it helps you connect and grow and when to start using it.

Learn how EDI automation reduces costly errors, keeps retail partners happy, and frees up your time to focus on building your brand.

Morgan Asplund, Senior Product Manager, SPS Commerce

Morgan is a Senior Product Manager at SPS Commerce, leading the strategy and roadmap for Fulfillment and the Manufacturing Supply Chain solution. She combines market insights and customer feedback to deliver scalable products that optimize supply chain performance and drive growth.

Zach Machacek, Sales Director, SPS Commerce

As a Sales Director of Supplier Sales at SPS Commerce, Zach Machacek leads a team of account executives dedicated to helping suppliers modernize their operations and scale through automation. Known for being a customer champion, Zach works closely with growing brands to build strong, long-term relationships and provide scalable solutions that foster efficiency, compliance and growth. He focuses on empowering his teams to deliver consistent customer success and create lasting relationships.

About SPS Commerce

SPS Commerce helps growing brands stay connected to their retail partners without the need for in-house EDI expertise. Their full-service EDI solution automates order-to-cash processes, reduces errors, and ensures you meet every partner's requirements.

By eliminating manual tasks and streamlining communication, you get time back to focus on what matters most: keeping customers happy and scaling your business. Let SPS handle the complexity so you can grow with confidence.

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