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FYI

EDI was developed in the 1970's by the trucking and transportation industry.

What is EDI?

EDI (electronic data interchange) is the electronic exchange of business documents and data. EDI uses a set of defined standards to allow other computers to receive and process this data.

EDI is a required form of communication with many large retail chains.

Data is the backbone of a successful business.

Information and technology have become the backbone of any successful company. To this end, Cannon Hill utilizes the most up to date and effective technology to streamline business processes.

Through the use of our integrated warehouse management software we track all aspects of product distribution, including AP, AR, General Ledger, Inventory Control, Sales Analysis and Purchasing. Of particular interest are the features of the inventory replenishment system that allow for a calculated, cost-effective replenishment of products based on sales and inventory valuation. Through the use of this supply chain management we help guarantee your customers receive their goods when they want them.

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is the patriarch of e-commerce and we fully support the use of EDI in our distribution system. Most large retail stores require the use of EDI to conduct business with them. We can help tailor fit an EDI solution for your needs. We currently trade EDI on all three of the major EDI networks in the country with multiple trading partners (approx. 75% of total sales.) EDI has proven to be a reliable, accurate and cost-effective means to do business.

Our staff also has experience in developing solutions to information technology problems through the use of Visual Basic for Applications in the Microsoft Office suite, Access database development and other VBA compliant software.

Database and mailing list management

EDI mapping support

Sales analysis and tracking

Email marketing

Web-based fulfillment

Supply Chains

When John Q. Public places an order for your company's hot new product, you better be able to ship it ASAP. How do you achieve this?

1.) Always have 10,000 units on hand.

Wrong!!! Overbuying and overstocking are costly and hurt your bottom line.

2.) Wait until an order comes in to buy the units.

Wrong again! If you can't ship your customer what they want when they want it, they will not be your customer for long.

3.) Use supply chain management.

This ensures your goods are maintained at stock levels (including safety stock) and reordering occurs before you run out of a product.