B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

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.

Technology is a business enabler, yet it changes so rapidly that there is frequently confusion about what kinds of technology are the best ones to implement at your firm. An example of a recent debate is whether you should continue using an EDI system or move to APIs. Moreover, blockchain technology has become a much-discussed form of payment. Should you be accepting it or not?

At the end of the year, most companies are trying to wrap up in-flight initiatives and planning for the upcoming year. During this busy time, we often help our clients (and potential clients!) with their integration strategy and project budgeting and sizing initiatives. During these high-level strategic conversations, it’s important to nail down their integration “Why” – why are they investing in EDI and data integration and what are their desired business outcomes? If you’re not familiar with the premise of “Why” among the world’s best organizations as outlined by the thought leader Simon Sinek, check out his TED Talk, How Great Leaders Inspire Action.

A new year brings new initiatives. I was looking for a creative way to connect with customers and prospects and thought I'd try to deliver my blogs a little differently this year.

Recently my LinkedIn feed has been populated with not just great articles from business leaders, but short videos. I seem to stop scrolling to listen more often when I can see their face, I feel more connected to their message. So, to start 2018 I'd like to take a few minutes and talk to you about what I am doing to meet my personal and business goals this year.

When you think of the word “disruption,” you most likely associate it with something negative. After all, disruptions unsettle the current order completely, creating chaos. However, in the realm of technology, disruption can be a good thing.