B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

As integration continues to evolve, it is imperative to keep the department working at peak efficiency.

If you are trying to save money by prolonging the life of an outdated system, you’re not only investing in false economies, but you’re missing out on technological advances.  Technology advancement can pay a sizable ROI derived from savings on downtime, improved system efficiencies, remote system capabilities, energy savings, increased safety or a combination of those benefits.

As we trudge through the final two weeks of the year, busy with holidays, family, and friends; I thought I would take a look at what the most interesting topics of 2014 have been for our readers.  Just in case you've missed one of our "popular" topics, take a look at what everyone else is following!

Yes we are really still talking about this...

While this topic has been the subject and focus of many Blog articles, a recent survey shows there is still so much progress that can be made.  For those that have made the investment in EDI / integration infrastructure and who have trading partners that have done the same, what are the obstacles that prevent paperless invoicing and payments???

Let's take a look at the situation...

A Helpful Tip and a Good Question to Ponder.

You know your favorite white coffee cup or tea mug sitting on your desk or by the sink in the break room?   I bet yours is like most of ours.   Even though you wash it regularly, one day you look down and nearly die of embarrassment because it’s so stained on the inside.  It now sports a light brown color inside that looks nothing like its pristine white exterior.  And the stain won’t wash out no matter how hard you try.   

How did this happen and what will you do about it?  And quickly!  Before someone else notices.

Have you ever worked on a project that seems to have urgent changes and items that need to be addressed constantly?  As an EDI/data integration consultant, every project varies and some just don’t seem to go as smoothly as others.  This week I had the privilege of being called to a 'hot' client meeting, an 'SOS' meeting, the 'sky is falling' meeting by a client team member.

After having been out of the office in the morning, I returned to what some would call “email blow up”. I counted them...93 emails all authored by one person, as if each time enter was hit the person thought of one more detail, thought, and opinion to convey in the mail chain.  You ask if I read each mail? Goodness no, I know this author way too well to bother reading until I see a good 15-20 minutes of total silence and no new incoming mail. Then I open the last mail, scroll to the bottom and start reading up.