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Articles by Brooke Lester

Brooke Lester

Brooke is the Marketing and Sales Support Manager at Remedi Electronic Commerce Group. Brooke joined Remedi in 2012 bringing with her experience and knowledge of EDI and B2B Integration from having spent the early years of her career as an EDI consultant. She is responsible for coordinating Remedi’s marketing efforts related to blogs, newsletters, customer networking events, conferences, educational material, and the IBM Premier Business Partner relationship.

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A Look into the Mind of an EDI Consultant

Posted by Brooke Lester on Nov 16, 2022 11:30 AM

As an EDI or Integration Professional, Manager, or IT Executive we thought you might like some perspective on what makes EDI consultants tick. Outlined in this piece is a sampling of why consultants made the IT specialization choice they did, and beyond that, why a career in consulting.

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Top Features to Look for in EDI Software

Posted by Brooke Lester on Nov 9, 2022 1:57 PM

Electronic data interchange can make your business more efficient, save you money and free up your employees' hours and effort -- but the varying features among the many choices available mean that not all platforms are the right fit for all users. In the sections below, we outline how to pick out the best EDI features to suit your business needs.

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Best Practices in Tracking Trucking Freight Shipments

Posted by Brooke Lester on Oct 26, 2022 10:17 AM

As supply chain challenges continue worldwide, clearer visibility into your company’s trucking shipments has never been more important. Following the best practices below can help you better track trucking freight, getting it to its destination on time and on budget.

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Explanation of EDI 315: Status Details (Ocean)

Posted by Brooke Lester on Oct 12, 2022 2:46 PM

Among the many transaction sets of the Electronic Data Interchange ANSI X12 standard is the EDI 315. Part of the X12I Transportation transaction set, the EDI 315, also known as the Status Details (Ocean) Transactions form, is an electronic document used by ocean carriers to update buyers and sellers about the status of their goods traveling by ship.

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Understanding the Benefits of EDI for Logistics

Posted by Brooke Lester on Oct 5, 2022 1:16 PM

Electronic data interchange is a must-have for logistics companies. EDI makes trade with commerce partners fast and efficient by using standardized formats and accompanying logistics forms while saving money and boosting information accuracy. The technology, which can be best thought of as a language that enables easy communication between at least two computer systems, is in use by almost all large retailers, so for your logistics firm to do business with these companies, you must also utilize EDI.

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