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eBusiness Benefits

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•   Reduced Cycle Time - Data can be sent and received, 24 hours a day. Because electronic communications allows business to continue outside the normal business day, the turnaround time for a business document can be reduced from days to hours or minutes.

•   Increased Efficiency - More than 70% of manual data entry tasks originate from computer-generated documents. When trading partners develop compatible electronic documents, data is never rekeyed, or manually filed. Electronic communication can eliminate tedious work and reduce the risk of human error.

•   Optimized Inventory - Since electronic communications can be integrated into a company's business structure, they can provide faster, better, and more accurate information about inventory status. Replenishment can be driven by consumption and changing needs can be quickly assessed and responded to without manual intervention or review.

•   Improved Business Relationships - Setting up electronic communications requires both trading partners to gain a better understanding of each other's business processes. Implementation involves the entire organization and expands the channels of communication.





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