An Introduction to UBL: Automate Procurement with Standardized Data Exchange
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In this article we explain what UBL (Universal Business Language) stands for, where it comes from and how it helps businesses around the globe to automate procurement.
What is EDI?
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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a collection of standards which describe how two computers can communicate in a “strictly formatted”, standardized way. This form of communication has been utilized for over 30 years and is a common method for governments and businesses to move information from one point to another.