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6 EDI trends smart businesses are prepared for in 2021

The global EDI (electronic data interchange) market is expected to double in the next six years. Not bad for a technology that, for more than…

February 5, 2021 5 minutes read
Why small retailers are flocking to this EDI solution

Why small retailers are flocking to this EDI solution

Why is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) so important to small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) and why is it quickly becoming a necessity? Electronic Data…

September 18, 2020 3 minutes read
Why it pays to be a PEPPOL person

Why it pays to be a PEPPOL person

A major milestone for e-invoicing in Europe was reached on April 17, 2019: from that date forward, it has been mandatory for public administrations in…

July 10, 2019 3 minutes read
Introducing OpenText Freeway Cloud to the U.S.

Introducing OpenText Freeway Cloud to the U.S.

It’s easy for small business owners to think that digital transformation is primarily an issue for large enterprises. However, in order to maintain their partner…

July 10, 2019 3 minutes read
When good B2B Managed Services turns bad

When good B2B Managed Services turns bad

The promise of B2B Managed Services is great. According to Ovum, good B2B Managed Services can cut operating costs by at least 40% over doing it yourself,…

October 10, 2018 7 minutes read
On-premises or in the cloud? Which is best for my EDI capabilities?

On-premises or in the cloud? Which is best for my EDI capabilities?

EDI (electronic data interchange) is increasingly important today for businesses large and small. You need to be able to trade quickly and efficiently with your…

June 2, 2018 8 minutes read
Next gen, 2.0, Industry 4.0, next big thing, new and improved…  What are you waiting for?

Next gen, 2.0, Industry 4.0, next big thing, new and improved… What are you waiting for?

When it comes to running your business, business-to-business (B2B) process excellence is mission critical. Your business is part of an extensive ecosystem of other companies,…

May 1, 2018 4 minutes read
Step Aside Cloud, Mobile and Big Data, IoT has just Entered the Room

Step Aside Cloud, Mobile and Big Data, IoT has just Entered the Room

This article provides a review of the ARC Advisory Group Forum in Orlando and expands on the ever increasing importance of analytics in relation to…

March 2, 2015 9 minutes read
Could the Smart Trash Can Take Waste Out of the Supply Chain?

Could the Smart Trash Can Take Waste Out of the Supply Chain?

In my last post I introduced a vision for the Smart Trash that would automatically identify the items you are throwing away. What would you…

February 20, 2015 4 minutes read
AS2 or Traditional EDI – Which is Better?

AS2 or Traditional EDI – Which is Better?

Companies of all sizes have found significant cost savings by automating high-volume or time-consuming processes—B2B commerce is no exception. Automating the exchange of business documents…

March 21, 2013 5 minutes read
What Are The 4 Best B2B Models For Your Business?

What Are The 4 Best B2B Models For Your Business?

When your company exchanges business documents electronically with your trading partners – your customers, suppliers, logistics providers and/or banks – one of the decisions you…

June 13, 2012 5 minutes read
What Zappos.com can Teach us About the Supply Chain

What Zappos.com can Teach us About the Supply Chain

Over the holidays I read Tony Hseih’s excellent book Delivering Happiness. Tony, of course, is the CEO of the fast growing on-line footwear retailer Zappos.com….

February 15, 2011 5 minutes read

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