Companies need to be agile when expanding into new geographies or verticals is an easy statement to make. The day-to-day effort to get there means holding onto the market share companies currently have while growing to a point where they ‘can’ take on new work and clients. As we look for…
Retail Supplier Playbook: Unlocking Growth with Digital Transformation
The Challenge: Managing Complexity in a Multi-Channel Retail Environment Retail suppliers selling through Walmart, Target, Amazon, Lowe’s and others face increasing operational challenges. Managing drop-ship orders, retail replenishment programs, and their own direct eCommerce sales can quickly become chaotic, especially when sourcing inventory globally. Many companies rely on NetSuite or similar…
Seamless SAP and Oracle ERP Integration: Connecting Suppliers and Distributors via EDI and API
Integrating SAP and Oracle ERP for seamless data exchange between suppliers and distributors is no small feat. These systems handle massive amounts of business-critical data, and ensuring smooth communication between them requires a robust EDI-to-API strategy. When done right, this integration reduces manual work, enhances accuracy, and improves overall supply chain…
EDI VAN Networks: How They Work & Why They Matter
If you’re in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, or finance, you’ve probably heard of EDI VANs (Electronic Data Interchange Value-Added Networks). These networks quietly power the supply chain, ensuring that orders, invoices, and shipping details flow smoothly between businesses. But how do they actually work? And how are newer technologies like APIs…