[Demo] AI EDI

Seamless, multimodal integrations across the supply chain. bem is now your universal translator.

I always like saying we add an API where there's none.

At bem, our mission is to establish a new communication protocol that powers the world's industry—a protocol that doesn't constrain people to agree on a preset format or structure before they can communicate. The reality is that much of the world’s industry and business still operates through unstructured data formats like emails, PDFs, and spreadsheets.

This is where bem comes in. We’ve spent years building solutions in the supply chain sector, which makes EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) particularly close to our hearts. We've seen firsthand the challenges and inefficiencies that arise when different retailers and vendors use slightly varied EDI formats. That’s why we’ve developed a solution that allows for seamless integration with raw EDI text from any source, adapting easily to minor modifications from different partners.

In our latest demo, you’ll see just how simple it is to integrate with raw EDI data. But we didn’t stop there—the same pipeline we use for EDI can be applied to any input with a similar structure. For instance, in this demo, we process an 856 shipping notice, showing how the pipeline handles shipping notice emails and PDFs with similar formats. The flexibility and adaptability of our approach mean that bem can seamlessly transform unstructured data into actionable insights, no matter the source.

Expanding the Horizons with Multimodal Capabilities

The beauty of being multimodal is that our pipeline can now process any kind of shipping notice data, regardless of the source or format. This means we’re no longer constrained by minor differences between different retailers or by the origin of the data itself. Customers are already using our pipelines to process information from various sources, trusting that we analyze each piece of data individually, ensuring nothing is overlooked—even when processing complex documents.

And this is just the beginning. While this example focuses on 856 shipping notices, our technology is versatile and powerful enough to handle any supply chain, healthcare, or logistics data in X12 format.

Demystifying communication

So much time and money is wasted in structuring and de-structuring communications between systems and companies. EDI is no exception. To “transact” in EDI, we frequently rely on legacy platforms and middlemen that force us to build brittle integrations.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. At bem, we believe in simplifying the complex. Our approach removes the friction from these interactions, enabling seamless, direct communication across systems. By eliminating the need for outdated processes and intermediaries, we empower businesses to focus on what truly matters—driving growth and innovation. With bem, you’re not just streamlining data flow; you’re redefining the way communication happens in your industry.