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What is an API?

APIs, or application program interfaces, work as translators between dissimilar information systems. They are embedded in almost every internet experience a user has, from processing payments to looking up hotel information for your next vacation.

EDI tools: 4 Benefits for Manufacturers and Distributors

Electronics manufacturing companies are leveraging EDI tools to thrive in competitive markets and improve supply chain efficiencies.

The Top 5 Benefits of eProcurement Software for Electronics Manufacturers

The electronics industry is rapidly changing how it conducts business across the supply chain due to the growing benefits e-procurement software.

3 Common Mistakes Made by Electronics Manufacturing Companies

Electronics manufacturing companies need to keep up with evolving manufacturing processes and in-demand products as rapid industry-wide transformations, and technological advancements occur daily.

5 Benefits of Parts Catalog Software for the EMS

Parts catalog software offers a variety of benefits to companies in the electronics manufacturing industry. The management of thousands of electronic components and tracking of acceptable alternative parts and preferred suppliers is an almost impossible task to perform manually.

How eProcurement Software Benefits Electronics Manufacturing Industry

Before the advent of e-procurement software, traditional procurement was originally executed through manual processes which relied on fax, email, and phone.

How to Simplify Purchase Order Management

Throughout the electronics manufacturing industry, purchase order management frequently leads to inefficient and manual processes. Organizations often don’t devote resources to updating these outdated procedures as it is often a lower-visibility task.

Eliminate Outdated Processes for the Procurement Cycle in the Supply Chain

Procurement is an area where companies tend to implement legacy systems and processes that are rarely reviewed, overhauled and improved.

RFP, RFQ, and PO Process: Breaking Down the Difference

In many cases, the acronyms used to describe distinct business activities throughout the electronics manufacturing industry, such as the RFP, RFQ, and PO process, can become all too confusing.

EDI, Supply Chain, and APIs: How do they work?

EDI software and APIs offer efficient methods of exchanging data between business partners, with the potential to transform business procedures throughout the supply chain.

How to Organize Excel for (BOM) Bill of Materials

Creating a (BOM) Bill of Materials for business partners is a time consuming, difficult process to complete manually. Sales teams must review rows of spreadsheets and paperwork for information, cross-referencing between different items, vendors, suppliers, acceptable alternatives and more.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners – Orbweaver Wins Innovation Award

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently announced the winners of their annual Innovation Awards.