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eBusiness Enabled Processes
eBusiness Benefits | eBusiness Enabled Processes |
eBusiness Solutions
3M's eBusiness processes cover the full spectrum of business processes and
offer you the potential for improved access to key information, when and where
you need it. Effective use of eBusiness begins with a clear understanding of
your business objectives, the available communication technologies, and the
opportunities presented by the various tools and services.
Ordering Process
Shipment Information
Invoice/Remittance
Ordering Process
Electronic ordering speeds up the product ordering process and eliminates costly paper-handling procedures. 3M's electronic order options include Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), eXtensible Markup Language (XML), and Web-based ordering systems.
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Order Entry - Place orders electronically to eliminate handling
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Order Acknowledgement - Receive an automatic purchase order
acknowledgement in direct response to an electronic order. Depending on your
needs, the response can include estimated shipping dates, pricing discrepancies,
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Order Status - Obtain real-time status information including
carrier tracking via 3M's Web-based system. |
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Product Availability - Check product availability on the Web
for many of 3M's businesses. |
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Shipment Information
Timely access to shipment information enables you to manage your receiving
and warehouse resources more efficiently. Electronic ship notice/manifests provide
a detailed description of the actual shipment before your order reaches your
dock. This information can also be sent via fax if preferred, or viewed using
3M's Web-based system.
Invoice/Remittance
3M supports a variety of electronic options for communicating invoice
and remittance information, including electronic funds transfer (EFT).
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EDI Guidelines
Implementing EDI
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