Tried-and-true EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) has existed for decades, allowing big-name retailers and emerging brands to work together seamlessly. But this automated standard comes at a price - it typically works best with an older operating system. The new era of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) allows for greater connectivity between entrepreneurs and their partners, and prompts a looming question… is the old-school server dead? What does this mean for EDI? We’re chatting with Stuart Pick, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Brightpearl to get his insiders' take.

Timestamps:

00:42  Meet our guest: Stuart Pick from Brightpearl

02:36  EDI vs. API and the need to modernize the tech stack

04:44  The need to modernize the tech stack

06:14  OMS. ERP. ROS. What makes the most sense for a scaling business?

10:25  The pain points of replenishment and how to strategize

13:26  Is the server dead? Should brands go cloud-based?

17:48  The modern tech stack and the end consumer: customer experience

20.30  The impact of scalable technology and what’s to come