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8 questions to ask yourself about your existing EDI solution

Jul 13, 2022, by Maria Svejdar - Category: EDI
Despite the considerable benefits and business opportunities provided by EDI, some companies still view it as an unavoidable overhead.

Realise the benefits of EDI with the right solutionDespite the considerable benefits and business opportunities provided by EDI, some companies still view it as an unavoidable overhead. Common frustrations range from poor customer service and the pre...

What is the difference between a barcode from GS1 and others I see on the internet?

Sep 8, 2017, by Maria Svejdar - Category: Retail Ready
If you are researching barcode numbers on the internet you may come across websites offering you barcodes at a very cheap one-off rate. These operators are not part of the GS1 network and are not authorised to sell GS1 numbers.

GS1 is an organisation established by industry, for industry, and is run on a not-for-profit basis. GS1 was established with the specific aim of managing the allocation of identification numbers to companies and to develop the standards (rules) aroun...

Reap the benefits of GS1 System Certification for your business

Aug 30, 2017, by Tim Daly - Category: Training Blog
Enable your staff to deliver a better quality of service to your customers with GS1 System Certificate Training

Enable your staff to deliver a better quality of service to your customers with GS1 System Certificate TrainingFor many solution providers, being able to offer a GS1 standards based solution can be a real point of value to their customers, ensuring t...

CEN chooses GS1 SSCC for unique cross border parcel identification

Aug 8, 2017, by  - Category:
Transformation of cross-border parcel delivery using using GS1 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) to enable unique identification and interoperability in the parcel delivery network.

Transformation of cross-border parcel delivery services through the use of a single, common parcel label that includes a parcel identification code.Members of the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) published the Technical Specification (TS ...

New regulations present Healthcare with opportunity to improve patient safety and drive down cost

Jul 27, 2017, by Siobhain Duggan - Category: Pharma Serialisation
HSE host information day for industry and healthcare providers to explore challenges and benefits of product identification and tracking requirements

The opportunities and "unintended" benefits delivered by new EU and US healthcare regulationsRegulation is coming - the time to act is now. This was the key message from speakers at the Healthcare User Group (HUG) Information Day, hosted by the HSE a...

Automating the process of ordering and supplying products with EDI

Jul 4, 2017, by Maria Svejdar - Category: Electronic Data Interchange
Processing orders, delivery dockets and invoices with EDI

The Order-to-Cash ProcessOrdering, delivering and paying for goods is what most companies do in the run of their day-to-day business. Finding ways to automate that process, through the use of technology solutions and GS1 standards, can make it faster...

IMVO formally established & blueprint provider selected for Ireland

Apr 18, 2017, by Siobhain Duggan - Category: Pharmaceuticals

The Irish Medicines Verification Organisation (IMVO) has been formally established as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. This is an important step in the implementation of new EU requirements for safety features on medicines in Ireland wh...

How to avoid paying for EDI system updates for customer changes

Jun 29, 2017, by Maria Svejdar - Category: Electronic Data Interchange
Large organisations often review their EDI however these changes often require suppliers to update their systems at their own cost.

Are you currently paying for changes to your EDI set up in order to meet the changing requirements of your best customers?Large organisations such as supermarkets will often review and update their EDI systems to ensure they are working as efficientl...

Out sourced vs onpremise EDI - What are the options?

Mar 23, 2020, by Maria Svejdar - Category: Electronic Data Interchange
This video from TrueCommerce explains the background and benefits of an outsourced EDI solution

TrueCommerce have recently released a new video which outlines the differences between on-premise and outsourced EDI solutions.Due to ever more limited internal financial & human resources many companies are increasingly deciding to outsource their E...