Case Studies
Nucor: EDI at Steel Manufacturing Scale
How Foundational delivers high-availability managed EDI for Nucor — one of America's largest steel producers — with rapid map turnaround cited by their team.
Case Studies
DF Stauffer: Cutting Chargebacks by 85%
DF Stauffer cut customer chargebacks by as much as 85% after handing full EDI operations to Foundational — mapping, monitoring, and compliance fully managed.
Case Studies
Herr's Foods: 24 to 130 Trading Partners
From 24 to 130 EDI trading partners — Herr's Foods scaled their network by replacing an on-premise translator with Foundational's fully managed EDI service.
Case Studies
McNeilus Steel: 500% EDI Expansion Case Study
McNeilus Steel expanded their EDI scope by 500% after moving to Foundational's managed service — transforming purchasing, receiving, and sales order processing.
EDI Strategy
What Does Managed EDI Actually Cost?
Every cost component of managed EDI explained — setup, per-document fees, VAN traffic, map changes, licenses, and support — plus six questions that expose the real price.
EDI Strategy
Best Managed EDI Providers in 2026: An Honest Guide
An honest 2026 comparison of six managed EDI providers — from retail networks to API platforms to true managed services — and how to pick the right model.
B2B Integration
EDI Chargebacks: Why They Happen and How to Prevent Them
Most EDI chargebacks trace back to late ASNs, mismatched invoices, and bad data. Learn why retailer compliance penalties happen and how to stop them.
B2B Integration
EDI Pricing Models Explained: Why Per-Transaction Fees Hurt Growing Businesses
Per-transaction EDI pricing looks simple and becomes a budget problem as you grow. A clear breakdown of EDI pricing models and what to ask every provider.
B2B Integration
Managed EDI Services: Why Mid-Market Manufacturers Are Moving Away from Volume Platforms
Large EDI platforms penalize growth with per-transaction fees, ticket-queue support, and rigid templates. Here's what mid-market manufacturers need instead.
B2B Integration
What Does a Managed EDI Provider Actually Do?
What a managed EDI provider actually does — trading partner onboarding, mapping, ERP integration, compliance, and 24/7 monitoring explained.
B2B Integration
In-House vs Outsourced EDI: The True Cost, Risk, and ROI
For mid-market manufacturers and distributors, in-house vs. outsourced EDI impacts cost, risk, staffing, onboarding speed, and scalability.
B2B Integration
How to Choose the Right EDI Outsourcing Partner: A Practical Buyer's Guide
How to choose the right EDI outsourcing partner: avoid hidden costs, close integration gaps, and find a managed EDI provider that scales.
B2B Integration
The Complete EDI Outsourcing Guide
EDI outsourcing guide for manufacturers and distributors: managed EDI services, outsourcing timing, rollout steps, and provider selection.
B2B Integration
How ERP-Integrated EDI Reduces Supply Chain Errors
ERP-integrated EDI stops supply chain errors at the source by automating data sync, validation, and compliance across trading partners.
B2B Integration
Why Manufacturers Choose Managed EDI Services
Why manufacturers outsource EDI — cost reduction, compliance, faster partner onboarding, and scalable growth without expanding internal IT headcount.
Resources
EDI and B2B Integration Glossary
Plain-English glossary of EDI, B2B integration, and e-business terms, from AS2 and X12 to APIs, ERP integration, and partner onboarding.
B2B Integration
The Three Stages of EDI Implementation: Which Stage Are You In?
Learn the 3 stages of EDI maturity—compliance, limited use, and strategic use—and how to unlock more value from your EDI system.