using EDIS is that of processing information more efficiently, which improves productivity and profitability. Using EDIS can help companies strengthen existing lines of business by bringing new products to market more quickly, and it can help free up resources so that the company can become more competitive. Organizations which are not driven by the profit motive (such as government offices or nonprofit groups) can benefit from EDIS as they are able to accomplish more tasks with fewer people (Green, 1995, p. 21).
Another benefit of EDIS is the ability to handle information more effectively. Not only does EDIS make it possible for a company to file invoices (for example) without a paper copy in several files, but it makes access to that information more readily available. This can be especially critical in environments where there is a great deal of telephone interaction with suppliers or customers since records can be accessed by any operator without leaving their desk. Exact copies of orders or invoices can be called u
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