Half a century ago, manufacturers could rely on a few certainties. For a start, their suppliers were fairly local. Second, their customers were close by, too. Today, that’s no longer the case; as a manufacturer, you know that your trading partners could be scattered across the globe.
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The world depends on EDI, it has for decades. But the world is changing and with it, the future of EDI is evolving. Read the IBM point of view regarding the future EDI and blockchain.
It makes sense to tackle large projects in-house and culturally this approach is often the only way IT projects get completed in some organizations. These DIY situations might include bench marking your B2B integration capabilities or considering new integration delivery mechanisms. At times it sounds daunting to some firms, but it is doable.
However, just because you are taking the DIY approach does not mean you have to handle every single aspect of an initiative on your own. There are certain challenges that might arise which require outside help. Read on to learn when it makes sense to take on a B2B integration project on your own, when to ask for help, and to whom you should turn.
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The first step to more closely aligning your EDI capabilities with the overarching goals and objectives of your organization is to examine your current state. Once you define your strengths and weaknesses and have a clear understanding of client requirements, the business strategy, executive expectations, perceptions of IT, and the CIO's goals, you can begin visualizing your desired future state and put together an improvement plan.
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What is your core business? Maybe it is manufacturing, or perhaps you are in retail. Whatever the answer is, it is most likely not B2B integration. That is okay. Unless you specialize in B2B integration, no one expects you to successfully complete a B2B integration project on your own (especially if you have never undertaken one before).
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