Does an EDI 850 Purchase Order Specify the Carrier?
Learn what the EDI 850's TD5 segment really contains, who actually picks the carrier, and how to reconcile PO routing data with your TMS.
How to Send EDI 820 Remittance Advice for Freight Invoices
Step-by-step guide to building an EDI 820 payment remittance for freight invoices: segments, ACH CTX wrapping, testing, and reconciliation in your ERP.
EDI 997 and 999: what the acknowledgments mean
What EDI 997 and 999 acknowledgments actually confirm, how they differ, and a worked PO-to-invoice example EDI teams can reuse.
Carriers Say EDI Customization Still Slows TMS Moves
Transport Topics reports EDI customization, not the standard, blocks TMS migration. See what to audit before signing a new TMS or EDI contract.
Do Small Carriers Need EDI to Win Freight Contracts?
Do small carriers need EDI? See when shippers require it, what it costs, and whether a TMS or API can substitute for full EDI compliance.
How to Set Up EDI 940/945 With a 3PL Warehouse
Step-by-step guide to mapping, testing, and reconciling EDI 940 and 945 with a 3PL warehouse, including segment detail and error handling.
AS2 Protocol in EDI: What It Is and How It Works
What AS2 is in EDI, how encryption and MDN receipts work, and how it differs from VANs and APIs for transport document exchange.
Descartes Acquires Drivin, Expands Latin America TMS
Descartes bought last-mile platform Drivin on July 6, 2026. See what its third TMS deal in 16 months means for EDI and carrier data integration.
Do You Still Need EDI 862 If You Send 830s?
Do automotive suppliers need EDI 862 alongside EDI 830? This FAQ explains what each message does, where 866 and the 856 ASN fit, and what breaks if you skip one.
Sending an EDIFACT IFTMIN Transport Order, Step by Step
Learn to map, build, and send an EDIFACT IFTMIN transport instruction to a carrier over AS2, with real segment examples and MDN error fixes.
OFTP2 explained: the automotive industry's EDI protocol
OFTP2 is the file-transfer protocol behind automotive EDI. Learn how it differs from AS2, who uses it, and when your business needs it.
SPS Commerce Explores a Sale Amid Activist Pressure
SPS Commerce is exploring a sale after activist pressure. What EDI teams using its retail network should check before contracts renew.