Amazon Vendor Central (AVC) will soon be upgrading their systems to support higher levels of security. During this change they will no longer support some older OS and Browsers. Vendors using an OS or Browser with earlier versions than those listed below will need to upgrade. Upgrading before this change will ensure they are able
Data Communication Solutions (DCS) will be attending SAP’s Annual Sapphire Now Conference in Orlando, May 5-7, 2015 as well as taking part in SAP’s Partner Summit on May 4. This is an annual event that brings together many of our existing customers as well as new faces giving us the opportunity to learn about your
On November 25th, Infor announced the release of Infor SyteLine Version 9.00. The greatly improved ERP “industry suites” are essentially software features designed to serve the specific requirements of a range of industries (especially automotive). Adaption of your EDI maps means lower cost from more automation. According to an Infor’s news release, the following modules
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Basic Edition V5.2.4 allows secure integration of your complex B2B processes with a wide range of partner communities. By providing a single, flexible gateway, IBM is allowing you to solve important B2B integration needs required by Trading Partners. Companies are always looking for ways to create networks that enhance both efficiency
Caterpillar (CAT) is completing its EDI capability upgrade. You may know of this initiative as “Mach 1,” which applies to all vendors in Europe and Asia as well. The upgrade improvements contained these and other requirements: Shipment Notice (ASN, 856) – changes now required as the key step in “validation for receipt of material” Invoice
Data Communication Solutions (DCS) was approached by a leading food producer in North Carolina to upgrade their ERP system to Oracle’s JDE EnterpriseOne (E1) and their current EDI system from Gentran 400 to BizLink. Their customers include: AAFES, Direct Supply, Harris Teeter, McDonald’s, and U.S. Food Service. The Challenge Due to BizLink’s flexibility, few delays on
If you are a Trading Partner of Belk, you need to know the testing phase for their Project Smart EDI Initiative is underway and you must be compliant by November 3, 2013 to avoid a disruption of service, as well as additional compliance charges. Also note that there have been revisions to many of the
Recent improvements to the Infor VISUAL Data Interchange EDI gateway give you the opportunity for more productivity. This means more automation is possible, for example setting price look-ups means more time to scrutinize orders for the correct prices and discounts. Although these improvements benefit most, you must take note as to whether you are compatible.
Caterpillar (CAT) is completing its EDI capability upgrade. You may know of this initiative as “Mach 1,” which applies to all vendors in Europe and Asia as well. The upgrade improvements contained these and other requirements: Shipment Notice (ASN, 856) – changes now required as the key step in “validation for receipt of material” Invoice
In the fall of 2012, a small machine shop planned for modest EDI improvements in 2013 and found the improvements needed were less expensive than they thought. This VISUAL (Infor10 ERP Express™) user found the economy evolving and business improving allowed for EDI advancement. Their thought was to resume the EDI work that was cut
