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Data Synchronization RedTail is a certified
solution partner of 1SYNC (formerly UCCnet and
Transora) and supports all current standards for
data synchronization. Most large retailers and
manufacturers have or will require their suppliers
to “synchronize” product data as a
basis for conducting EDI transactions today, and
eventually to track products through the supply
chain using RFID (radio frequency identification).
RedTail currently supports data synchronization
for every size company through its Xpress suite
of solutions
and services.
Data synchronization has proven to be one of
the largest hurdles to the large-scale adoption
of e-Commerce and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).
Once companies become connected electronically,
the issue becomes one of the validity of the data
being exchanged. One problem that has become painfully
apparent to many companies doing electronic purchasing
(and to their suppliers) has been in the accuracy
of the product data itself.
1SYNC provides a global repository where companies
can register their product data and share it with
all of their trading partners. Registering your
products in the global registry and then sharing
that product data with your customers in real
time provides the following benefits:
- Reduced number of inaccurate orders from
your customers and faster order fulfillment
- Reduced internal costs for handling incorrect
orders and correcting incorrect or out-of-date
product information with your customers
- Faster time-to-market for new products
(near instantaneous product introductions)
- Stronger trading partner communication
and collaboration
The Global Data Synchronization Network employs
the standards outlined by GS1 (formerly EAN/UCC)
for categorizing, identifying, relating and describing
your entire product catalog. This not only allows
companies to align their data with their trading
partners for better visibility, but also serves
to better align and cleanse your internal catalog,
bringing additional value and benefit to your company.
This compliance also forces ongoing maintenance
of your catalog, which ensures that you will always
be providing your customers with the most current
and pertinent product data. |
