Over 30% of companies that use EDI do not use a VAN (Value Added Network) provider and are therefore failing to reap the benefits from outsourcing the management of EDI. This was a finding of a survey of companies conducted recently by leading EDI company, Data Interchange. It also found that 30% of …
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Over 41% of companies without EDI
Over 41% of businesses have no electronic data interchange (EDI) capability and 21% just use web portals, a new survey conducted by leading EDI company, Data Interchange, reveals. “Businesses failing to adopt EDI, or who are not fully utilising its capabilities through integration with ERP systems, …
Have your say on HMRC EDI update
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has recently communicated to all customers using EDI to submit their PAYE (Pay As You Earn) and RTI (Real Time Information) data that their intent is to phase out the use of EDI within three years. At this time, HMRC has classified this change as a strategic intent and …
Data Interchange pilots with NHS Trust to demonstrate PEPPOL benefits
Data Interchange plc, a leading provider of B2B integration solutions, has signed a contract with an NHS Trust to roll out PEPPOL (Pan-European Public Procurement Online) to 100 suppliers in the Trust’s supply chain as a pilot programme to prove the process. In May 2015, Data Interchange received …
Battling the returns explosion
Fashion retailers are facing a fierce battle to protect margins and corporate profits against the heavy costs of an explosion in returns. The larger retailers are putting in place systems that offer visibility and control over the returns process. But, asks Gareth Thomas, Retail Business Consultant …
Contact AMA PR for logistics, supply chain, procurement and materials handling PR
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Fuelling the engine for growth
Despite the recent slowdown in UK manufacturing activity, from 53.3 on the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index in November to 52.5 in December, 2014 was still a strong year for British manufacturing, writes Gary Bailey. But companies looking for growth face a tough challenge ahead. Manufacturing …
Mind the Gap – Fast track your business growth
A recent Access survey reveals that with seamlessly integrated software for warehousing, production, scheduling, business intelligence and finance, companies can hasten their growth journey by minding the gaps into which their competitors will fall. This is a vital message at a time when economic …
