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What is Electronic Business?

What is B2B Processing?

How does B2B work?

How do companies use B2B?

What are B2B Standards?

Why are B2B Standards important?

Who defines B2B Standards?

Who should be involved in B2B Processing?

What is a B2B Processing Network?

 

B2B Primer

How do companies use B2B?

B2B processing solutions are able to address countless business challenges.  ?Here are a few examples of common business improvements:

  • Automate Business Processes by replacing email, fax and paper documents with electronic forms/files. These forms/files can be handled automatically by a company’s business application, eliminating manual processing activities.

  • Improve Process Cycle Time by removing the manual steps in key business processes.  Cycle times can be reduced from days to hours or minutes.

  • Eliminate Dual-Data Entry by allowing customers to place orders from within their own company’s business application, instead of requiring customers to manually place orders via the supplier’s eCommerce Website only.

  • Improve Data Quality by eliminating manual and duplicate data entry steps, the quality and accuracy of business information can be greatly improved.

  • Balance Demand and Supply by collaborating with customers to develop accurate short- and long-term forecasts while managing inventory consumption and replenishment activities.

  • Manage Complex Logistics by automating shipment and customs processes and using RFID technologies for efficient delivery of products globally.

  • Communicate with Outsourcing Partners by sending standards-based business documents ensures accurate instructions, reports, transactions, etc.

  • Monitor Contract Manufacturing Activities by receiving automated work-in-process information about production rates and yields.

  • Replace Unsecured Email Attachments by using B2B solutions that automatically handle encryption and digital certificates for information privacy.

   
Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 18:41