What is GLN - Commport Communications

What is a GLN?

A GLN is a Global Location Number and is part of the GS1 systems of standards which is used to identify locations and legal entities. This unique identifier is 13 digits, comprised of a GS1 Company Prefix, Location Reference, and Check Digit. What is a GLN used for? GLNs are used to identify parties to […]

Top 18 Benefits of Internet EDI

Top 18 Benefits of Internet EDI

EDI Market Growth in the Next 5 Years Before we dive into these top 18 benefits of internet EDI here are some real-time stats about internet EDI growth in the next 5 years, As per the Fortune business insights The global Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software market size is projected to grow from $1.98 billion […]

Top EDI Document Types To Integrate And Automate

Top EDI Document Types to Integrate and Automate

Introduction to Top EDI Document Types Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is an efficient and effective supply chain management tool, EDI can help reduce lead time, save documentation processing costs, eliminate procurement errors, clarify inventory status information, and enhance strategic alliances throughout the supply chain. In this blog, we will be focusing on some of the […]

Top 15 Supply Chain Terminologies - Commport Communications

Top 15 Supply Chain Terminologies

First lets start off with What does Supply Chain Mean? To put it simply, a supply chain is a system that allows a manufactured product to reach a consumer in one or many steps. The 5 components of a supply chain: Planning  Manufacturing  Assembling  Packaging  Transporting  Delivery & Return  Top 15 Supply Chain Terminologies 1. […]

The Benefits of EDI - Commport Communications

60 Benefits of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)

Introduction Electronic Data Interchange has changed the way businesses manage and process their information on a grand scale. EDI solutions save immeasurable amounts of time and lost revenue from clerical errors. Simply put, EDI provides a technical basis for commercial “conversations” between two entities, either internal or external. 60 EDI Benefits 1. Enhanced Efficiency EDI […]