B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

How Do You Leverage The Internet For Commerce And Who Is In Control?

Posted by Brad Loetz on Apr 11, 2014 1:17 PM


Maybe they are warranted, and maybe they are not, but I have to tell you I have concerns!

My concerns revolve around proposed changes in ICANN supervision and how changes in Internet governance might impact business communication, data exchange, commerce, and products/services that leverage the Internet.

Part of our role as Integration Professionals is being aware of risk and implications to our business, so if you are not aware of these proposed changes you may want to read on...

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Trying To Automate But Trading Partners Aren't Calling You Back?

Posted by admin on Apr 8, 2014 2:39 PM


We have been talking a lot about B2B Integration and how to maximize your investment in automation, but what happens when you’re trying to automate but your trading partners aren’t as eager and don’t call you back?  There are so many numbers referencing the cost savings of automating your orders, invoices, payments, etc., for example, in a recent Vanson Bourne Study, 53% of respondents still use Fax/Mail to send and receive their transactions.

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Where We Are Now.....After Learning EDI From A VHS Tape

Posted by Brooke Lester on Apr 4, 2014 12:38 PM


The first quarter of 2014 has come and gone, for me it seems like it flew by.  We have been busy at REMEDI launching some new initiatives this year as I am sure you've seen with our new blog strategy.  In addition to that we're in the process of creating and launching some new videos.

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Stepping Back Up After A Downturn In The Economy

Posted by Kelly Nichols on Apr 1, 2014 2:19 PM


“I took a lower paying position during the down turn.  How do I search for a new opportunity?”

In 2008 thousands of people were laid off due to the downturn in the economy.  Many people had to accept what was available out there but maybe not necessarily what they wanted to be doing....for a lot less money.  Another common situation was the people who were able to keep their job but had to accept a lot more responsibility to pick up the slack from people being laid off and possibly had to accept a decrease in pay.

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Good...the Enemy of Best! How Can Lean Be Applied To Data Integration?

Posted by Brad Loetz on Mar 28, 2014 3:22 PM


The Lean concept is often associated with manufacturing where waste, its elimination and continuous improvement is concerned.  Recently, I have learned more about how the concept is being applied to organizations of all types and am left thinking how this can be applied at Remedi...for and with our clients.   

Our desire for continuous improvement has always been a core value since the founding of our company in 1994, it's what we do for our clients.  We have found many that believe, "good is the enemy of best".  But seldom do organizations and their associates take it to the level of those in REAL pursuit of Lean. 

So how might Lean concepts apply to Integration?   

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