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When a business is required to bake EDI into their system, they usually start by… Figuring out what EDI exactly is, and… Gathering an understanding of the features they need…
In today’s omnichannel world of retail, keeping things simple feels impossible. You’re processing orders wholesale. You have an eCommerce platform where you sell direct. You sell through online marketplaces like Amazon. And there will probably be something new tomorrow. But there’s an unexpected way to simplify the chaos and bring everything into one place. And chances are, it’s already a part of one piece of your workflow……
You’ve just been told you need to get EDI, or electronic data interchange, set up for your business. Where do you start? With the basics: What is EDI? What are your options? Which one makes the most sense for you?…
With an ever changing retail landscape, shopping patterns shift and inventory maintenance becomes challenging. For suppliers, this creates the need for multiple warehouses…
The 2023 holiday season is roughly four months away. That means it’s the perfect time for suppliers and trading partners to identify new ideas and strategies that can potentially improve efficiencies and boost that holiday season bottom line. Here are a few to consider…
Labels are more than just sticky notes with addresses on them. Their accuracy is key not only for ensuring shipments get to where they need to go but also towards building strong trading partner relationships. Labels - specifically GS1-128 labels - can be tough to get excited about, but there are four things every supplier needs to know about them…
An electronic data interchange (EDI) system powers the communication of business transactions between suppliers and trading partners. A warehouse management system (WMS) helps companies manage all aspects of the warehouse — from the moment goods arrive to the moment they depart. When these two systems are integrated, good things happen. Here’s how to get the most out of your EDI-WMS integration…
Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the electronic communication of business transactions such as purchase orders, confirmations, invoices and shipping updates between suppliers and trading partners. Once handled by old school paper documents and faxing, EDI now happens electronically through cloud-based software…
Online shopping is having a moment. Much like when the iPhone came on the scene, the eCommerce world is undergoing massive changes. Three of those changes that brands need to pay attention to? Virtual stores, augmented reality and large language models…
The following post is a contribution from Shane Morris, Business Development Director at GS1 US, a not-for-profit information standards organization that collaborates with business and industry to encourage the adoption and use of GS1 Standards-based solutions that can help improve business processes. In November 2022, the FDA published legislation which implements Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This is often referred to as FSMA 204, or the Final Rule, and it requires companies to keep additional records for designated foods to protect public health…