Transforming Supply Chain Performance Based on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Integration: A Detailed Analysis

EDI currently remains one of the most significant technological formats that respond to contemporary rapid and connected business environment by ensuring real-time, efficient and accurate data exchange in supply chain management. This paper's central idea is the evolution of EDI from the early days of standard trade papers to contemporary technologies like blockchain, AI, ML, and IoT. Focusing on processes where these innovations add value for EDI, providing real-time data, improving security, and facilitating better decisions, this paper emphasises the essential functions of EDI in the modernisation of supply chains. In addition, it examines how EDI integration can help to minimise cost; manage stocks; and enhance business associations. Altogether, this paper showcases EDI’s positive effects on performance-enhancing aspects of the supply chain and outlines prospective applications of novel technologies to add further value to global supply chain processes.