# **Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)** **Resource Center** * * * Explore insights and resources to optimize Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) operations and e-Invoicing with a trusted global provider. ## **In this Resource Center** Access blog articles, whitepapers, videos, an interactive map, and FAQs and all the insights you need to strengthen your EDI and Peppol strategy. ### **[EDI Blog Posts](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/edi-resource-center#blogedi)** Insights and trends to enhance your EDI strategy. ### **[Peppol Map](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/edi-resource-center#peppolmap)** Click a country to view key dates, deadlines and Peppol’s role. ### **[Peppol Blog Posts](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/edi-resource-center#peppolblog)** Articles, trends and actionable tips to strengthen your Peppol strategy. ### **[Peppol Video](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/edi-resource-center#peppolvideo)** Descartes helps businesses adopt secure and compliant e-invoicing. ### [**EDI E-Books**](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/edi-resource-center#downloads) EDI resources to download help you decide on the best EDI solution. ### **[EDI & Peppol FAQs](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/edi-resource-center#faq)** Quick answers to common questions about EDI and Peppol. ## **EDI Blog Posts: Insights and Trends** Explore our latest blog posts for expert insights, emerging industry trends, and practical tips to enhance your Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) strategy. **Most viewed EDI resources** ##### Order-to-Cash What is an Order-to-Cash Process? [Read the blog about Order-to-Cash](/content/what-is-an-order-to-cash-process/index.html) ##### Procure-to-Pay What is a Procure-to-Pay Process? [READ the blog about Procure-to-Pay](/content/what-is-a-procure-to-pay-process/index.html) ##### EDI Integration Descartes EDI B2B™ Integration [Read the blog about EDI Integration](/content/resources/knowledge-center/descartes-b2b-integration/index.html) **Most recent EDI resources** ##### EDI and Dropshipping How EDI and dropshipping work seamlessly together [Read the blog about EDI and Dropshipping](/content/resources/blog/edi-and-dropshipping-ideal-combination/index.html) ##### VMI with EDI Why (retail) suppliers should embrace their customers’ Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) process with EDI [READ the blog about VMI with EDI](/content/resources/blog/why-retail-suppliers-should-embrace-their-customers-vendor-managed-inventory-vmi/index.html) ##### VMI & EDI Efficiency Streamlining Supply Chains: Understanding Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) powered by EDI [Read the blog about VMI & EDI Efficiency](/content/resources/blog/vendor-managed-inventory-vmi-powered-by-edi/index.html) ### **Want to stay ahead with with the latest expert insights on EDI trends?** [Read all blog articles](/content/knowledge-center?solutions=5&lang=en/index.html) ## **Country Specific E-Invoicing Guide** Stay on top of local regulations and explore our step-by-step guide to staying compliant with evolving regulations. [View Interactive Map](/content/resources/blog/comply-b2b-e-invoicing-directive-peppol-step-step-guide/index.html) ## **Peppol Blog Posts: Standards and Strategy** Discover our latest articles for expert guidance, evolving trends, and actionable tips to strengthen your Peppol-based e-invoicing processes. ##### E-Invoicing & Peppol How to Comply with the B2B E-Invoicing Directive via Peppol: A Step-by-Step Guide [Read the blog about E-Invoicing & Peppol](/content/resources/blog/comply-b2b-e-invoicing-directive-peppol-step-step-guide/index.html) ##### EU Directive & Peppol E-invoicing and the European directive [READ the blog about EU Directive & Peppol](/content/resources/knowledge-center/e-invoicing-and-european-directive/index.html) ##### Peppol in Belgium Status of mandatory B2B e-invoicing in Belgium [Read the blog about Peppol in Belgium](/content/resources/knowledge-center/b2b-e-invoicing-belgium/index.html) ## **E-Invoicing with Peppol Solutions** **_Watch the video and learn how Descartes' innovative solutions help businesses seamlessly adopt e-invoicing practices, ensuring secure and compliant transactions throughout Europe. PEPPOL, an EDI protocol for Pan-European Public Procurement, is supported by the Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN), a certified access point._** [Read the blog article](/content/resources/knowledge-center/e-invoicing-and-european-directive/index.html) ## **EDI E-Books to Download** #### **EDI - Buyers Guide** This buyer’s guide will advise you along your buying journey and help you decide on the best EDI solution to suit your specific requirements. Descartes is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. [Download Guide](/content/sites/default/files/media/documents/2023-05/230501B%20EDI%20BuyersGuide_EN.pdf) #### **EDI Implementation - Action Guide** The secret of success lies in going through the various steps in order to ultimately use all the benefits of EDI in your day-to-day business. Based on our experience with customers, we have established the six steps for a successful EDI implementation. [Download Guide](/content/sites/default/files/media/documents/2024-09/230306%20eBook_EDI%20implementationUK.pdf) ## **FAQs about EDI & Peppol** ##### FAQ - EDI Discover the answers to your general EDI questions [Read more about FAQ - EDI](/content/resources/knowledge-center/edi-faq-general-questions/index.html) ##### FAQ - Go-webEDI Find out how webEDI can support your EDI operations [Read more about FAQ - Go-webEDI](/content/resources/knowledge-center/faq-go-web-edi-frequently-asked-questions/index.html) ##### FAQ - Peppol Find out how Peppol can streamline your e-invoicing operations [Read more about FAQ - Peppol](/content/resources/knowledge-center/faq-peppol-frequently-asked-questions/index.html)