This paper proposes that shared and electronic data exchange (EDE) is a cornerstone of collaboration and innovation in the supply chain. The paper aims to demystify EDE, set out its importance for supply chain effectiveness, capture its benefits and help people understand the practical enablers.
A benchmark survey which sets out to establish the baseline for electronic data exchange across participating members, to understand: How suppliers and biomanufacturers were working with EDE for raw materials across their inbound supply chain, whether they were using the ASTM standard and, if so, its application and value to their company and to provide Insights for improving EDE across the sector. The results cover utilization, prioritization, ASTM E3077-17 standard utilization and the benefits and challenges in implementing it, EDE maturity, benefits and challenges for EDE in the inbound supply chain, EDE accelerator and other conclusions.