Case study: Louisiana hospital system achieves the “touchless order” via GS1 standards implementation Based in Baton Rouge, La., FMOLHS (Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System) is the leading healthcare provider in the state of Louisiana. For many years, hospitals in the United States have been working towards establishing a true “Touchless Order” process, a major goal of supply chain management. The current era … Read More →
Inventory Replenishment Using Electronic Data Interchange technology EDI is a crucial technology for the retail industry, streamlining communication and transactions between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Here’s an example of how EDI can be applied in the retail sector. Let’s consider a national retail chain, “ABC Superstores”, which has numerous locations across the country. To ensure their … Read More →
Benefits of EDI in Retail Inventory Replenishment Retail inventory replenishment using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a process that enables retailers to efficiently manage their stock levels by electronically communicating with suppliers and distributors. This method streamlines the ordering, receiving, and restocking of products, ensuring that items are available for sale when needed while minimizing … Read More →
EDI effective usage in the retail industry Electronic data interchange (EDI) is a common protocol for information sharing between a supplier and a retailer selling that supplier’s products. When the two parties exchange documents, EDI automates the translation of the data into a standardized format. Here is a typical example of how EDI can be used … Read More →