This document provides an overview of electronic data interchange (EDI). It defines EDI as the computer-to-computer exchange of structured information between businesses without human involvement. The document outlines the key features of EDI, including the exchange of standardized business documents, improved business processes, and increased accuracy. It then describes how EDI works by exchanging data between trading partners in a standardized format and translating the data between the sending and receiving applications. Finally, the document lists the benefits of EDI such as increased speed, reduced errors, and improved trading partner relationships.