December 20166 logisticstechoutlook.comLinda James Managing Editoreditor@logisticstechoutlook.comCopyright © 2016 Valley Media Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.DECEMBER - 15 - 2016Mailing AddressValley Media Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510 230 0396, F:510-894-8405 December - 15 - 2016, volume 02 - 07 Published by Valley Media Inc. To subscribe to Logistics Tech OutlookVisit www.logisticstechoutlook.com Managing EditorLinda JamesEditorial StaffSalesAaron PeterEileen SinghGeorge ThomasMatthew JacobMerlin Watson Shirley FaithVisualizerStephen ThomasAngela ParkerRay William ray@logisticstechoutlook.com510-974-2083Tony FernandesEDI SpecialEditorialEDI technology is the de facto, entrenched means of communication in the logistics space today. Technology solutions that process EDI data, as well as provide visibility to product movement are a critical part of customer service.It has been the means for provisioning a common structure and language to communicate with common standards. 3PL providers have also embraced EDI for seamless communication with their clients. The introduction of EDI standards is a response to previously poor communications with their clients and to help 3PL improve efficiencies without having to invest in costly IT solutions.For many companies heavily sharing data is enabled through XML. But for these companies, that handle large volumes of transactions a day, that extra bandwidth that XML offers can quickly become expensive. So what has emerged today is a type of XML and EDI hybrid, leveraging the benefits of both interchange systems and satisfying the demands of large and small companies in a trading network. So firms can leverage XML with their existing EDI systems, making interaction between the two technologies seamless. The reason for the continued popularity of EDI is clear, EDI works and has adapted to trends along the road. Companies have invested in it over many years. It may well have been moderately painful to get it up and running, but now it works.That being said, to simplify and help CIOs navigate the EDI landscape, Logistics Tech Outlook has come up with a list of the Top Ten EDI Solution Providers of 2016--scrutinized by a distinguished panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, analysts including our editorial team. Flip through the pages to understand the ways in which these companies can add value to your company's roadmap.Optimizing Data Exchange
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