Michael Martz

Michael Martz

Where Do I Go From Here?

usa_executive_job_meetingLet’s say you’re an experienced EDI analyst, an expert mapper and a top-notch translator jockey. What are the career options for someone with your talents? Are you “stuck” in your current role, or are there other areas where you may be even more effective in your organization? Maybe surprisingly for you, but not for me, I think there are lots of opportunities out there for you. Read more...

How Do You Know?

A-Team-2010Back in the day, it used to be enough for the EDI team to function as sort of a utility, like the power company or the water department. The only time anyone heard EDI mentioned was if something ‘blew up’ in its processes or if a crucial piece of data didn’t make it from point A to point B. That world may still exist in some companies, but as more and more business is handled electronically in real-time, and as EDI becomes the backbone for making that happen, it has become increasingly important to get a better handle on how the process is performing.

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To Outsource, or Not…..

outsourceWhy do some companies outsource their EDI processes? The same question could be asked about HR, payroll, manufacturing, and any other process that’s been shipped elsewhere. The answer you’d probably expect to hear would be ‘cost savings’, but is that the whole story, or do other factors enter into the equation?

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