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#159 - EDI 101: Emily Curran, SPS Commerce

The Startup CPG Podcast · 3 Sept 2024 · 40m · Episode 73

What this episode covers

Emily Curran, Senior Manager of Product at SPS Commerce, explains how Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) automates supply chain documents like purchase orders and invoices to streamline operations for CPG brands. She details the necessity of EDI for partnering with large retailers such as Target and Walmart, the associated costs, and the process of selecting a full-service provider versus an iPass platform. The discussion covers the 'order to cash' workflow, the importance of Advance Ship Notices (ASNs) for faster shelf placement, and when early-stage brands should adopt EDI based on order volume.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
SPS Commerce, Target, Walmart
Products
Illicit Elixirs, T-Rex Cookies
Tools
QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sin7

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