EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

Carrier Transicold Offering Telematics System for Reefer Transport

August 30, 2016

Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold will offer a customized telematics system for transporting refrigeration units (TRUs).

DT Research Offers New Series of Ultra-Rugged Tablets

August 17, 2016

DT Research

DT Research has developed a new line of ultra-rugged, "2-in-1" mobile tablets.

Cheap Money Is No Replacement for Working Capital Optimization

August 15, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

There's no lack of creative options for managing cash in the supply chain today. So why aren't more companies taking advantage of them?

Continental Tires of Paper; Embraces EDI to Link Up With Suppliers

August 11, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Ten years ago, Continental Tire realized that manual, paper-based communications with suppliers weren't getting the job done with efficiency and accuracy. So it turned to an EDI-based business network for help.

Strength in Numbers: Forwarder Network Taps CargoSmart's Carrier Data

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

With the goal of building up a worldwide network of medium-sized freight forwarders, BuyCo For Growth sought a link to ocean carriers that would provide instant access to schedules, rates and other data critical to the movement of its customers' cargo.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners: Something to Shout About!

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

If our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners is about anything, it's about sending a giant thank-you note, in a very public way, to a business partner that has demonstrably helped your business. Whether the partner you single out for recognition is involved in logistics and transportation, technology or in some other aspect of supply chain management, their efforts helped you immeasurably while you concentrated on your core business. And they deserve a shout-out and a public salute.

REZ-1 Acquires International Asset Systems

August 9, 2016

REZ-1, Inc.

REZ-1, Inc., a provider of asset management, equipment reservation, billing and reload services to the domestic intermodal industry, has acquired International Asset Systems (IAS), a vendor of cloud-based software for global logistics and transportation management.

Enspire Commerce Issues Update of Omnichannel Customer Platform

August 8, 2016

Enspire Commerce

Enspire Commerce, provider of a cloud-based, omnichannel customer-engagement platform, has released a new version of its omnichannel order-management system (OMS).

Why Supply Chains Can Follow the Goods, But Not the Money

August 8, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For all the talk of "collaboration," the relationship between buyer and supplier in the supply chain is often more like a tug of war: in the end, one side wins, and the other loses.

The New Age of Supply Chain Technology

August 4, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding electronic data interchange (EDI) and extensible markup language (XML) and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in EDI and XML communication - both formats for exchanging business data - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using EDI and XML communication for supply chain optimization.