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B2B Integration Basics

3 Elements of an EDI Pre-Implementation Strategic Review

Posted by Brooke Lester on May 2, 2017 10:05 AM

When it comes to investing in new technology, you want to be absolutely certain that this very large expenditure will be well worth it. There is no exception to this rule, including when you are preparing to implement an EDI system. 

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What is Data Mapping and How Is It Done?

Posted by Brooke Lester on Apr 13, 2017 10:25 AM

EDI systems make firms more efficient, productive, and profitable. An integral part of implementing an EDI system is data mapping. 

If you are unfamiliar with EDI, the term “data mapping” might sound intimidating. This article explores its role in EDI implementation and how it works. 

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The Quintessential Cheat Sheet of EDI Terminology

Posted by Brooke Lester on Apr 6, 2017 10:54 AM

If you are going to be implementing an EDI system for the first time, you might feel as though you are swimming in an alphabet soup of jargon and abbreviations. Some of these terms seem familiar from everyday speech, but they have a different or deeper meaning than you may realize. 

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The Quick Guide to Modern B2B Integration

Posted by Brooke Lester on Feb 25, 2017 9:30 AM

Many people take it for granted that it's simple and fast to transfer data from one computer system to another. Thanks to EDI, it is. With the click of a button, you can share a spreadsheet with your business partner down the hall or across the globe. Baby Boomers remember the bad old days, while younger generations assume things have always been this easy.

This guide will cover how EDI technologies have evolved, and how legacy systems pose data challenges. It also explores why firms have modernized data integration strategies, and what benefits they've received from embracing new data integration methodologies. Read More

Investigate - A Key Component To B2B Integration

Posted by Tracy Loetz on Feb 22, 2017 8:41 AM


This is my last blog in the series Key Components to B2B Integration (see below for links to previous posts in the series).  Below is the graphic that I have used to represent the different components of B2B integration.  The next topic is investigate. 

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