---
title: "The hidden costs of \"it works fine\" EDI setups"
description: Many EDI environments technically “work” — but still create hidden operational costs through manual processes, slow onboarding, and fragmented workflows.
---

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# [The hidden costs of "it works fine" EDI setups](https://iedi.com/articles/the-hidden-costs-of-edi)

 Written by [Daniel Schou Mørch Vlad](https://iedi.com/articles/author/daniel-vlad) | Jul 5, 2026 6:00:00 AM

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