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Electronic Data Interchange or EDI in Transportation: Breaking Down What it is and How It Works

GlobalTranz

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. What is Electronic Data Interchange? First we must understand and get on the same page of what is Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, as it is not only used in the transportation industry. How does Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Work?

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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets. Key Consideration: IoT sensors on shipping containers or pallets enable real-time tracking, ensuring visibility and coordination. Key Consideration: Use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and APIs to transmit order and shipment data across stakeholders.

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Advances in Thin Film Printed Electronics Enable Active Tracking and Automated Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Thin film electronics is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize supply chains and shipping as well as other industries.

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Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

For those unsure of what EDI is, it stands for electronic data interchange, is the concept of businesses electronically communicating information that was traditionally communicated on paper, such as purchase orders, advance ship notices, and invoices. EDI minimizes the risk of errors associated with manual data entry.

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Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Once the order amount and timeline are agreed upon between the parties, advanced shipping notices are used to track delivery. Molex is a global electronics manufacturer that makes and sells over 100,000 distinct products – connectors, cable assemblies, and a wide variety of other products. You took 30 days.

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Capacity Crunch Strategies: How Does a 3PL Aid a Shipper in a Shipping Capacity Crunch?

GlobalTranz

A shipping capacity crunch is a necessary evil. Unfortunately, a shipping capacity crunch tends to occur during already stressed periods, like winter, after tropical storms and during peak shopping seasons. 3PLs Bring Better Freight Shipping Rates During Shipping Capacity Crunch Hikes.

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Full Truckload Technology: The Various Technology Involved in Full Truckload Freight Shipping Management

GlobalTranz

Demand for record-breaking speed of delivery and free shipping are only making the case for greater use of technology in full truckload freight shipping management, and shippers need to understand why. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series. Full Truckload White Paper Series. Download Here. New Series.