German supermarket chain Kaiser’s Tengelmann has reported significant supply chain savings through the use of Axway’s store-to-corporate managed file transfer solution. The software allows the retailer to exchange data securely, automate and monitor business processes, and spans connections with over 2,500 suppliers.
The B2B exchange platform enables Kaiser’s Tengelmann to monitor its data flows in real-time by providing customised insight and a tailored analysis of the technical and process-related procedures. The AS2 communication protocol electronically processes orders, confirmations, shipping notifications and invoices into EDI documents, increasing efficiency. The solution means EDI or other business-to-business data can be communicated over the internet, optimising stock held at each branch.
"We were eager to use EDI standards such as AS2 to minimise the technical consequences of a mass implementation. Axway helped us set up large communities quickly and easily, which resulted in even more cost savings,” said Mark Michaelis, division manager ERP and IT quality assurance, Kaiser’s Tengelmann.
He added, "When we analysed the savings we had achieved across the entire supply chain, we calculated that Axway’s solution had paid itself back in just one and a half years." (4 Dec)
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