Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Software Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Deployment (Cloud and On-premises), By Industry (Healthcare, Automotive, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2023-2030

The Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software market size was valued at USD 1.78 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 1.98 billion in 2023 to USD 4.52 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period. North America dominated the global market with a share of 56.18% in 2022.

The Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software considered in the scope includes Boomi B2B EDI, TrueCommerce EDI, Epicor EDI, and more. The growth of the market is primarily driven by the rising preference of large organizations toward in-house processing and digital transformation & process automation. In addition, the rising adoption of electronic data transactions across various industries is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period. The major software providers are focusing on adopting various marketing strategies, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and others to strengthen their position in the Electronic Data Interchange software market share.

COVID-19 IMPACT:

Growing Digital Shift Amid COVID-19 Pandemic to Boost Market Growth

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the market during 2020-2021. Several business functions across verticals have been adversely affected, including the electronic data interchange process. Logistics, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare industries witnessed drastic changes in their ways of operations and customer management amid the pandemic. However, the significant changes and growing demand for smoother supply chain processes are anticipated to surge the demand for Electronic Data Interchange software.

Healthcare, retail, and other industrial sectors have started adopting cloud-based data exchange software to offer lifetime access to the data. Globally, government bodies along with organizations are focused on enrolling recovery actions for the post-COVID-19 impact. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), in April 2020, contactless digital payment means, such as Quick Response (QR) codes, facial recognition, and Near-Field Communications (NFC), helped various countries to cope with the pandemic crisis, thus propelling the use of paperless transactions. Various companies are opting for innovative contact-less solutions to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

For instance, in January 2022, Microsoft Corporation in partnership with FedEx Corp. launched a logistics-as-a-service cross-platform. This platform integrates with different order management applications such as online e-commerce marketplaces, electronic data interchange, enterprise resource planning, and other ordering channels. Thus, the demand for Electronic Data Interchange software is predicted to grow significantly to offer an efficient customer experience in the coming years.

LATEST TRENDS

Incorporation of Advanced Technologies to Boost Market Expansion

The incorporation of advanced technologies in Electronic Data Interchange software systems has triggered a new path for the data interchange process, offering several benefits to businesses. Data interchange transactions are crucial to the B2B and B2C processes, from Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to large organizations as they offer better integration for the SMEs with larger firms. The future of the retail supply chain entirely depends on technological innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The key benefits delivered by advanced solutions through B2B integration and automation are as follows:

• Saves time and money by automating the traditional manual electronic data process


• Improves efficiency and productivity with greater accuracy


• Reduces errors by automating the data formatting process


• Improves traceability and reporting to support data collection, visibility, and analysis


• Supports positive customer experiences with a reliable product and service delivery

Thus, the digital technology implementation enabled by AI and Internet of Things (IoT) is augmenting the data exchange process and is likely to boost the Electronic Data Interchange software market growth.

DRIVING FACTORS

Increasing Adoption of Software by Small & Medium Businesses to Drive the EDI Software Market Growth

The Electronic Data Interchange software aids small and medium organizations to automate several transactions with other companies that occur frequently, including exchanging invoices, orders, and advanced shipping notices. The inventory software solution also aids to manage various solutions, creating fully integrated, end-to-end, and automated Electronic Data Interchange software solutions. This significantly increases the productivity, efficiency, and profitability of smaller and mid-sized businesses by enabling fully-automated transaction processing, augmenting the market worldwide.

The software enables small organizations to enhance customer satisfaction and brand loyalty by offering online recommendations. Also, it helps small organizations to seamlessly transact with large organizations across the globe by solving technical and business connection requirements productively and efficiently. The software aided in fastening transactions, delivery, payment, and invoicing, as well as improving the visibility of goods in the supply chain.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Threat of Application Programming Interface (API) as a Substitute to Inhibit Market Growth

Electronic data interchange solutions offer a basic exchange of business documents using multiple standard electronic formats via computers between business partners. It is feasible to carry on similar transactions using API, such as sending order stock, and invoices, and carrying out other similar processes, thus creating a substitute for the traditional data interchange systems. APIs are often faster, flexible, and cost-effective than electronic data, and are typically synchronous and boast smaller payloads. An API is integrated with a REST (representational state transfer), a systematic architectural style, that is easy to modify for developers as per the necessity. It also offers a safe and trusted data exchange service, wherein it is also useful to track the data or order stock that has been lost and is emerging as a potential substitute threat for the technology.

SEGMENTATION

By Deployment Analysis

Higher Scalability Offered by Cloud-based EDI to Boost Market Expansion

By deployment, the market is categorized into cloud and on-premises.

Amongst these, the cloud segment is estimated to have a significant market share and is expected to grow at a higher rate in the coming years. This is owing to its characteristics of providing newfound flexibility for enterprises and the ability to save time and operation costs by improving scalability and agility. The adoption of cloud-based platforms is increasing across companies, especially among those who have a wide presence across different geographies or are planning for aggressive expansion. These platforms allow the end-users to connect with customers, partners, and other businesses with minimal effort. In addition, the cloud computing features allow the user instant provisioning of any software or application and eliminate time spent on installation and configuration.

The on-premises segment is anticipated to grow at a considerable rate. On-premises data exchange solutions can allow enterprises to maintain a level of control.

By Industry Analysis

Seamless Communication Feature to Surge the Adoption of EDI in the Logistics Industry   

By industry, the market is categorized into healthcare, financial services, automotive, retail, manufacturing, logistics, and others.

The logistics segment is projected to hold a higher market share during the forecast period. This is owing to the introduction of new technologies in logistics services including carrier-based data analytics, consolidation of deliveries from multiple shippers, and automated scheduling. The implementation of data interchange solutions in the retail sector is increasing as they drive global data synchronization and streamline the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) procedures.

The increasing demand for digital payment systems fuels the adoption of Electronic Data Interchange software in financial services. Software adoption is anticipated to grow in the healthcare industry in the coming years. The software allows healthcare organizations to efficiently transmit medical reports, patient cases, or perform transactions, including claims and encounters information, eligibility, payment and remittance advice, and others.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

The global market scope is classified across five regions, North America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, Europe, and South America.

North America is expected to gain maximum revenue share with market size of USD 1.00 billion in 2022. The expanding manufacturing, healthcare, automobile, and retail industries are boosting the demand for data interchange solutions across the region. The U.S. is likely to gain maximum share during the forecast period owing to increasing digital business-to-business transactions. For instance, in December 2021, Yamato Transport U.S.A., Inc. announced the implementation of EDI for its logistics systems. This is expected to boost the Electronic Data Interchange software market share.

The Asia Pacific market is expected to grow exponentially during the forecast period. The growth is attributable to the increasing supply chain efficiencies between retailers & suppliers and the rise of the e-commerce industry majorly in developing countries including India, China, and others. In addition, rising government initiatives and growing manufacturing facilities in this region are expected to increase the demand for Electronic Data Interchange software among enterprises.

Europe is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR owing to the presence of a considerable number of data exchange solutions and tool manufacturers. The United Nations Commission for Europe introduced an electronic data transfer standard ISO 9735 to regularize and comply with electronic data interchange operations.

The Middle East & Africa and South America regions are expected to experience a gradual CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising e-commerce and distribution stores and facilities, the emergence of SMEs engaged in third-party logistics businesses, growing healthcare and manufacturing infrastructure, and others. Similarly, South America showcases steady growth owing to the increasing digital transitions. The software is helping in offering continuous connections between small and large enterprises across the industries in the region.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Major Players Focus on Global Expansion with Innovative Solution to Boost Market Share

Major players such as Dell Boomi, SPS Commerce, Inc., MuleSoft LLC, and others are proactively strengthening their market position by upgrading their existing product lines to cater to various end-use applications. These key players are now integrating EDI systems with advanced technologies such as IoT, Machine Learning (ML), blockchain, cloud, and others to enhance their product portfolio and deliver enhanced solutions. Further, the major market players in the market are focusing on the expansion and development of existing solutions in terms of upgrading and integration of technology.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• Boomi Inc. (Dell Boomi) (U.S.)


• SPS Commerce, Inc. (U.S.)


• Software AG (Germany)


• MuleSoft LLC (U.S.)


• Epicor Software Corporation (U.S.)


• TrueCommerce Inc. (U.S.)


• Rocket Software, Inc. (U.S.)


• Open Text Corporation (Canada)


• Babelway (Belgium)


• Comarch SA (Poland)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• December 2022 – T-Systems partnered with SEEBURGER to deliver an innovative Electronic Data Interchange solution named MEDIS+ (Managed Electronic Data Interchange Services) for performing seamless supply chain processes.


• June 2022 – Epicor Software Corporation completed the acquisition of Data Interchange, a U.K.-based Electronic Data Interchange cloud technologies and managed service provider, to enhance the product portfolio and expand the geographical reach in European markets.


• September 2021 – TrueCommerce Inc. announced the acquisition of EDI and API solution provider, DeCentral Corporation. This acquisition aims to expand the geographical footprints and product portfolio offerings.


• July 2021 – Epicor Software Corporation announced a partnership with IBC Industrial Supply Plus, Inc. to provide its solutions including inventory management, electronic data interchange, customer relationship management, and more.

REPORT COVERAGE

The market report highlights leading regions across the world to offer a better understanding of the user. Furthermore, the report provides insights into the latest industry and market trends and competitive landscape and analyzes technologies deployed at a rapid pace at the global level. It further highlights some of the growth-stimulating factors and restraints, helping the reader gain in-depth knowledge about the market.

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