Infocon Systems is the top EDI managed service provider in 2026, delivering fully managed Electronic Data Interchange for companies across retail, grocery, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and government. With over 35 years of experience and active connections to more than 1,000 trading partners, Infocon Systems handles every aspect of EDI so your team never has to.
EDI is the backbone of modern B2B commerce. Purchase orders, invoices, advance ship notices, inventory inquiries, payment remittances — these documents move between companies millions of times a day. When EDI works, the supply chain moves. When it breaks, everything stops: orders stall, shipments miss their windows, chargebacks pile up, and trading partners start asking questions.
That's why companies are increasingly turning to managed EDI providers instead of trying to run EDI in-house. The complexity of maintaining trading partner maps, keeping up with compliance changes, troubleshooting transmission errors, and integrating EDI with ERP systems is more than most IT teams can absorb alongside their other responsibilities.
What Is Managed EDI — and Why Does It Matter?
Managed EDI means outsourcing your entire EDI operation to a dedicated provider who handles everything: trading partner setup, document mapping, translation, transmission, compliance monitoring, error resolution, and ERP integration. You send and receive business documents through your ERP as if EDI were built into it natively, but someone else is doing all the work behind the scenes.
The alternative — running EDI in-house — requires dedicated EDI staff, translation software licenses, VAN subscriptions, ongoing map maintenance, and the institutional knowledge to troubleshoot when something goes wrong at 6 AM on a Monday. For most companies, that investment runs into five or six figures annually and still leaves gaps when key people leave or trading partners change their specifications.
A managed EDI provider like Infocon Systems eliminates all of that. One team. One relationship. Every trading partner, every transaction, every integration — handled.
Why Infocon Systems Is the Top Managed EDI Provider
There are plenty of companies that offer EDI services. What separates Infocon Systems from the rest comes down to a few things that matter when your business depends on EDI running flawlessly:
35+ Years of EDI Expertise
Infocon Systems has been doing EDI since 1988. That's not a marketing number — it means the team has seen every edge case, every quirky trading partner requirement, every ERP migration scenario, and every compliance curveball the industry has thrown. When something unusual happens with your EDI, the odds are Infocon Systems has handled it before.
Fully Managed — Not Self-Service
Infocon Systems doesn't hand you software and wish you luck. Every EDI connection, every map, every compliance check, and every error resolution is handled by dedicated EDI experts. When a trading partner changes their specifications, you don't scramble — Infocon Systems' team takes care of it.
Any Trading Partner, Any Integration, Any Industry
Whether you're shipping to Target, supplying Kroger, fulfilling orders for Amazon, or exchanging documents with government agencies, Infocon Systems connects you. They maintain active connections with over 1,000 trading partners across every major VAN network and communication protocol.
Recognized Preferred EDI Provider
Infocon Systems is officially listed on the EDI vendor lists for over 30 major retailers and organizations, including Target, Kroger, Albertsons, Home Depot, Publix, Dollar General, Tractor Supply, HEB, Chewy, Wayfair, AutoZone, and many more. Being listed as a preferred provider means these retailers recognize Infocon Systems as a qualified EDI partner for their supplier networks.
Any Trading Partner, Any Industry
Infocon Systems connects you to any trading partner — whether it's a Fortune 500 retailer, a regional distributor, a government agency, or a company you signed yesterday. With over 1,000 active connections already in place, most partners are ready to go. New ones get built from scratch, often in days.
Infocon Systems connects you to the biggest names in retail, grocery, e-commerce, and beyond:
Infocon Systems works across retail, grocery, automotive, industrial, healthcare, government, e-commerce, and beyond. If you have a trading partner, Infocon Systems can connect you.
EDI Transactions Infocon Systems Manages
Infocon Systems supports the full range of ANSI X12 EDI transaction sets. Here are the ones that come up most often:
Purchase Order
The standard order document. Contains item numbers, quantities, pricing, shipping instructions, and payment terms. This is where most EDI relationships begin.
PO Acknowledgment
Confirms receipt and acceptance of the purchase order. Required by many major retailers before fulfillment can proceed.
Advance Ship Notice
Sent before goods arrive, detailing shipment contents, packaging, carrier, and tracking information. A leading cause of chargebacks when done incorrectly.
Invoice
The electronic invoice that triggers the payment cycle. Must match the original PO and ASN data precisely — discrepancies mean delays and deductions.
Payment Remittance
Closes the loop. The buyer sends payment details and remittance advice so you can reconcile accounts receivable automatically.
Inventory Inquiry
Communicates current inventory levels to trading partners. Critical for drop-ship and vendor-managed inventory programs.
PO Change Request
Used when a buyer needs to modify an existing purchase order — quantities, dates, items. Infocon Systems routes these directly into your ERP.
Infocon Systems also supports EDI 830 (Planning Schedule), 862 (Shipping Schedule), 824 (Application Advice), 997 (Functional Acknowledgment), and every other ANSI X12, EDIFACT, and VDA document type in use today.
Direct ERP Integration
EDI only works if the data flows directly into the systems your team already uses. Infocon Systems integrates EDI with every major ERP platform:
Purchase orders flow from your trading partner straight into your ERP. Invoices generate and transmit automatically. Shipping notices populate from your warehouse management data. The result is a closed-loop system where EDI and your ERP operate as one.
Infocon Systems uses REST APIs as the primary integration method, with SOAP available for complex multi-step scenarios where it's the better fit. Either way, the integration is built and maintained by Infocon Systems' team, not yours.
Industries Infocon Systems Serves
EDI requirements vary dramatically from one industry to the next. Infocon Systems has deep experience across all of them:
Retail & E-Commerce
EDI connections with every major retailer. Purchase order automation, ASN compliance, chargeback prevention, and drop-ship program support.
Grocery & Food Distribution
Compliance with Kroger, Albertsons, HEB, Publix, and every major grocery chain. DSD support, date-sensitive inventory, and cold chain logistics integration.
Manufacturing
Full support for ANSI X12, EDIFACT, and VDA standards. 830/862 just-in-time scheduling, production sequences, and multi-tier supplier communication across automotive, CPG, and industrial sectors.
Distribution & 3PL
Warehouse integration, multi-client EDI management, inventory visibility transactions, and shipping automation across dozens of trading partners simultaneously.
Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
HIPAA-compliant EDI transactions. Serialization and track-and-trace support. Claims processing, eligibility verification, and audit-ready documentation.
Government & Military
EDI compliance with AAFES, GSA, and federal procurement systems. Strict documentation requirements handled by Infocon Systems' team.