B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

Take a second to think about how many B2B integration processes are taking place within your company at this very second. Over time, companies tend to invest in a variety of technologies to operate more efficiently and effectively. The irony is that too many of these integration technologies create more hassles; someone needs to handle security, control, and governance.

You are about to upgrade your legacy system to a B2B integration suite. It is exciting to consider the new business opportunities you will be able to seize. Yet, you still have questions – specifically, what features should you look for in a modern integration suite?

When you think of EDI systems, there are some very obvious use cases that come to mind, such as retail. However, EDI solutions are an excellent fit in a variety of industries and verticals, and the food and beverage industry is no exception.

The next time you put your fork to your mouth or your glass to your lips, think about where that food or drink came from. Today, we know so much more about what we consume than “it came from some factory somewhere.” That’s due to greater traceability, which is, in no small part, thanks to lot tracking.

It is an irritating situation. You ship a product to a customer, and when it gets there, you get an angry call that the invoice or advance ship notice (ASN) does not match the PO or the shipment. However, it is not just the angry call – there are chargebacks associated. Not only can too many chargebacks add up, but they hurt your reputation.