B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

The world is trying to figure out the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic months after its outbreak. Yet, some effects were immediately clear—specifically, supply chain disruptions. These disruptions wreaked havoc on businesses, leaving them reeling and in some cases, struggling to recover.

COVID-19 caused major supply chain disruptions, yet it can’t be blamed for all supply chain management woes. A number of supply chain disruptions have existed since before COVID-19, and they can even exacerbate some of the challenges the global pandemic has created.

This is the third installment in our three-part series, “Integrationists Wanted.” The series examines the essential role EDI, MFT, EAI, and API specialists can play in helping to create value and competitive advantage for companies and organizations in an era of economic disruption.

One of the biggest obstacles facing any modernization initiative is the cost. To convince the C-suite that B2B integration modernization is the right choice for you, you have to be ready for an intelligent conversation about the total cost of ownership (TCO).

Regardless of whether a firm is experiencing explosive growth or navigating particularly choppy waters, the C-suite must decide how best to allocate the firm’s financial resources. As such, the C-suite has to weigh every decision by looking at the probability of a successful outcome.