Led EDI initiatives at three different manufacturers. Specialized in EDIFACT, API migrations, and supply chain data integration.
Belgium is making e-invoicing mandatory for all B2B transactions from January 2026, using PEPPOL as the standard network. Non-compliance will result in graduated penalties, starting at €1,500 for a first offense, €3,000 for a second, and €5,000 for a third within three months. For transportation management system
Most companies manage 897 applications on average but only 29% are integrated, creating data silos that cripple performance monitoring. When you add EDI to the mix, you get a perfect storm of visibility gaps that destroy ROI before you even calculate it. More than 50% of TMS adopters see a
Your EDI systems work well for structured partners and predictable order flows. But orders now originate from everywhere, including marketplaces, social platforms, and AI-powered assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. This distribution creates a problem most EDI managers recognize but don't discuss enough: the infrastructure behind those
Your EDI systems are sitting on a treasure trove of carbon data. Every 850 purchase order, every 856 shipment notification, and every 810 invoice contains precise logistics and supplier information that can automatically generate Scope 3 emissions reports required under California's new law affecting companies with over $1
Early-stage companies face a harsh reality: 70-95% of B2B projects fail to meet their objectives, and integration failures often stall enterprise deals before they start. When you can't promise a realistic EDI timeline, you lose momentum exactly when it matters most. Your challenge isn't just technical.
Your supply chain team receives 847 invoices this week. Of those, 523 arrive through EDI from established trading partners, while 324 come as PDF email attachments from smaller suppliers who haven't implemented EDI. Currently, these documents flow through completely separate processing systems, creating workflow delays and data inconsistencies
A German automotive parts manufacturer just spent €800,000 on a TMS implementation mistake. They chose a North American platform without realizing their European carriers couldn't integrate without costly custom development. Six months into deployment, they found their European carriers couldn't integrate without costly custom development
The TMS migration problem isn't just another IT headache waiting to happen. The 76% who struggle skip the planning, underestimate the complexity, and treat their TMS like a simple software purchase rather than a strategic transformation. When a German automotive parts manufacturer discovered after six months that their
Supply chain managers know the frustration: manual processing costs the average enterprise nearly $10 per invoice and takes roughly 11 days to complete, but not every supplier in your network can handle EDI. While you've automated transactions with 60% of your major partners through structured EDI integration, that
Manual EDI mapping automation has become an expensive bottleneck for companies managing TMS integration projects, with the average company handling 100-200 trading partners and 400-500 maps that require extensive manual work. Organizations typically spend $62,000 annually on mapping projects and ongoing consultant fees, but AI is dramatically simplifying this
The No. 1 risk facing supply chains tops out with a 97% threat level according to Everstream Analytics' 2026 Risk Report: "Geopolitical Fragmentation and Strategic Use of Trade Regulations." Export controls on critical minerals doubled from 2023 to 2025, while other trade restrictions increased 167%. Your EDI
SAP ECC customers running systems with enhancement packages 1-5 face an even tighter squeeze than most realize. While companies using enhancement packages 6-8 have until December 31, 2027, those on packages 1-5 lose mainstream maintenance by December 31, 2025. Gartner's data shows that by late 2024, only 39%