EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

Emerging Markets and Diverging I.T. Strategies

October 20, 2014

The condition of emerging-market economies seems to seesaw from week to week. But one thing remains constant: the failure of a lot of companies to shore up their supply chains in those countries with up-to-date information technology.

Supplier Software Is Spun Off, Changes Name to Xeeva

October 14, 2014

Xeeva Inc.

Supplier Software Inc., a provider of procurement applications, has changed its name to Xeeva Inc.

CargoSmart Debuts Three Shipment-Planning Services

October 13, 2014

CargoSmart Limited

CargoSmart Limited, a vendor of software for global shipment management, is offering three new services to improve shipment planning.

I.T. and Merger Mania: Keeping the Ship Afloat

October 13, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Think of the typical corporate merger as the meeting of two ocean liners. It's tough enough to combine the crews. But how do you mash together two engine rooms?

Manhattan Associates Enhances Order Management App

October 10, 2014

Manhattan Associates Inc.

Manhattan Associates Inc. has added capabilities to its omnichannel Order Management application.

Paula's Choice: A New Fulfillment Partner to Manage Growth

October 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The popular online purveyor of skin care and beauty products undergoes a natural process of maturing. Rapid sales growth dictates that the Seattle-based merchandiser hire an outsourcing partner to handle order-fulfillment duties in the eastern U.S.

Eastman Chemical's New Direction in Procurement

October 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Eastman Chemical wanted to shift its focus from commodity to specialty chemicals. But the change would necessitate a major transformation of the company's supply chain, and a whole new relationship with suppliers. Mike Berry, vice president of global procurement and chief procurement officer, tells how it was accomplished.

Baby-Products Distributor Uses EDI Solution to Grow Its Business

October 9, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Exclusive distributor of line of baby products describes the birthing of its business, and how an EDI solution enabled it to mature.

Kewill Acquires IBM Sterling TMS

October 8, 2014

Kewill

Kewill, a vendor of supply-chain execution software, has acquired the IBM Sterling Transportation Management System.

SkyBitz Unveils Asset-Management and Tracking Tool

October 8, 2014

SkyBitz

SkyBitz, a maker of remote asset-tracking and information-management technology, has introduced the Falcon Series GXT2000.

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.