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EDIFACT stands for Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport and is a standard developed by the United Nations. The EDIFACT standard provides an internationally agreed message format, directories and guidelines for multi-country and multi-industry EDI communications.
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An EDI standard defines the format and structure of EDI messages to ensure that the computer systems of all parties involved can receive and process the EDI messages.
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Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a streamlined approach to inventory management and order fulfillment.
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Stock management is the function of understanding the stock mix of a company and the different demands on that stock.
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Inventory turnover is a ratio showing how many times a company has sold and replaced inventory during a given period.
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Item Stratification is the process of classifying items based on individual characteristics.
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Inventory management indicators are key metrics used to provide an overview of your company’s health.
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Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR), is a concept that aims to enhance supply chain integration by supporting and assisting joint practices.
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An inventory report is a summary of items belonging to a business, or organisation.
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TrueCommerce use standard business procedures and protocols to exchange data with suppliers and distributors.
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Companies using the TrueCommerce B2B eCommerce solution can levy intelligent promotions which go beyond traditional promotions.
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Order pad management enables your customers to create specific order lists directly from their ERP system.
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