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National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Two-thirds of Marketers Back EDI Initiatives Amidst Societal Divisions: Canadian Marketing Association
Annual survey finds that as divisions grow sharper, inclusive leadership continues to be a key driver of safer, more engaged workplaces Article content TORONTO — New research released today by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) in partnership with strategy, finds that while two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian marketers continue to endorse equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives, nearly six-in-ten respondents (58 per cent) have witnessed growing pushback on these efforts. Yet organizations with well-diversified senior leadership teams consistently foster healthier, more resilient workplace cultures, proving their value year after year. Article content Broad backing, slim opposition Article content According to the CMA's latest report EDI in Canadian Marketing: Positive Progress and Persistent Challenges, support for EDI remains high across the profession: 66 per cent of respondents applaud or appreciate EDI efforts and a further 15 per cent accept them. A strong majority (81 per cent) do not feel personally disadvantaged by current policies. Only five per cent of respondents oppose such measures, typically citing concerns that inclusion programs may create division or divert resources; yet even among detractors, 68 per cent recognize at least one benefit of an inclusive workplace. In addition, 91 per cent of all respondents agree that diverse teams generate better ideas and solutions. This broad endorsement gives employers a clear mandate to keep EDI on the agenda, even as public debate intensifies. Article content 'Pushback may be getting louder, but the data clearly show that most marketers still believe in inclusion,' says Barry Alexander, chief marketing and diversity officer at the CMA. 'This is not the time to retreat. It's a chance to re-engage and educate by showing how EDI leads to better ideas, stronger collaboration and more creative, high-performing teams. Inclusion isn't just the right thing to do; it's a business imperative.' Article content Rising pushback, polarization and workplace hostility Article content Nearly six in ten marketers (58 per cent) say they have witnessed pushback to EDI, including budget freezes, stalled policies and passive non-participation in training. Those who report pushback are also more likely to note drops in morale and preventable staff turnover, suggesting that unresolved resistance can harm business performance. Polarization, often experienced as tension or division over identity, beliefs or values, further compounds the issue: 76 per cent say it affects their work, often leading to self-censorship, reduced collaboration and strained relationships. At the same time, 15 per cent of respondents now feel more empowered to speak up, nearly double the share in 2024, a shift driven largely by organizations with diverse or diversifying leadership. Article content For the first time, the survey tracked identity-based hostility inside the workplace. According to the research, one-third of marketers have witnessed hostility directed at colleagues due to identity factors such as religion, race, gender or sexuality. Examples include smear campaigns (19 per cent), vandalism (12 per cent) and physical threats (12 per cent). These acts harm not only those targeted, but they also erode the broader workplace culture, fueling stress and disconnection across teams. Article content Article content Microaggressions and discrimination continue to undermine culture Article content Hostility is not limited to overt acts. According to the survey, more than half of marketers (55 per cent) say they have witnessed discrimination, inequity or exclusion in the past year, while reports of racial, ethnic or gender-based jokes climbed eight points to 39 per cent in 2025. Such behaviours appear in 73 per cent of non-diverse-led organizations, but in just 42 per cent of those with well-diversified leadership. The impact is also felt more acutely: 59 per cent of marginalized marketers – respondents identifying as racialized, LGBTQ2S+ or another under-represented group – say they must work harder to be treated equally, compared with 35 per cent of non-marginalized women and 31 per cent of non-marginalized men. Article content Marginalized women and older employees face widening barriers Article content Marginalized women report the steepest decline in inclusion, falling seven points to 57 per cent, making them the only group to lose ground year over year. Ageism also persists: 51 per cent of marketers acknowledge its acceptance in the workplace, a four-point rise from 2024. Additionally, agreement that 'women/men over 55 with grey hair should not be working in marketing' has jumped from the previous year by 19 and 18 points, respectively. Perhaps ironically, these views are voiced most often by Boomers themselves, according to the survey. Such biases restrict mentorship, disrupt knowledge transfer and can weaken organizational resilience by sidelining experienced talent. Article content Diverse leadership: a proven solution for better business outcomes Article content Across five consecutive CMA studies, leadership diversity has consistently emerged as the strongest predictor of workplace inclusion, engagement and retention. In 2025, 28 per cent of organizations reported well-diversified senior teams, up from 21 per cent in 2024. In these workplaces: Article content Only 28 per cent of employees report disengagement linked to discrimination, compared with 68 per cent elsewhere. Ninety-three per cent feel included, versus 39 per cent in non-diverse workplaces. Incidents of hostility and microaggressions are significantly lower. Article content Inclusive leadership not only mitigates risk, but it also fuels better business performance. Organizations with diverse leadership benefit from stronger collaboration, more creative thinking, and improved innovation capacity, all of which contribute to resilience and competitive advantage.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ReposiTrak Simplifies EDI for Food Traceability – Without the Volume-Based Fees
SALT LAKE CITY, July 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the food industry moves rapidly toward enhanced food traceability, which includes meeting the requirements the FSMA 204 final rule, some of the largest retailers and wholesalers are demanding that food traceability data be transmitted via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), specifically in the ASN 856 format. Unfortunately, many smaller suppliers are caught off guard: they either lack EDI capabilities altogether or struggle to meet the varied and complex requirements from each customer. With more than 25 years' experience in electronic data exchange, ReposiTrak is stepping in to bridge that gap for traceability data exchange and other data needs. Acting as a "universal data translator," ReposiTrak works directly with suppliers to take in the necessary data in its existing format, and then delivers the data to the retailer or wholesaler in the exact format required. EDI Isn't Enough – And It's Often Expensive "Many suppliers assume EDI is a complete traceability solution, but in reality, it's just a delivery mechanism," said Randy Fields, chairman and CEO of ReposiTrak. "EDI doesn't check the quality of the data or ensure it meets each retailer's specific needs. That's where we come in." The challenges with EDI go far beyond setup. Traceability data sent via EDI is often riddled with errors, which typical EDI systems aren't designed to detect or correct. Adding to the complexity, different retailers and wholesalers require different data sets. That makes it difficult for suppliers to keep up – especially when errors can lead to costly delays, fines, or even disruption of business relationships. To make matters worse, many traditional EDI VANs charge for their services based on data volume, so the more a supplier ships, the more they pay. For high-volume shippers, those costs can quickly become unsustainable. ReposiTrak Delivers a Smarter, Simpler EDI Solution ReposiTrak offers an EDI-compatible solution that removes the complexity and eliminates the volume-based pricing. Suppliers submit their traceability data once, in a single format, and ReposiTrak handles the rest, delivering the data to retailers in the specific format each requires. "Our approach is different," continued Fields. "Suppliers send us their traceability data using the process that's easiest for them, and we validate it using a 500+ point error detection process. We help them to fix any issues before the data is transmitted, ensuring retailers get the most complete, accurate and compliant traceability records possible." Unlike traditional EDI providers, ReposiTrak's pricing model is simple: a low, flat fee that is not based on shipment volume. That makes it easier for suppliers of all sizes to meet traceability requirements without breaking the bank. "We're not here to penalize suppliers for growing their business," Fields added. "We're here to help them succeed in this new traceability landscape." ReposiTrak helps nearly 1,000 trading partners today with data sharing through EDI and other flexible protocols. Supported document types include: EDI formats: 214, 810, 812, 816, 820, 824, 832, 846, 850, 852, 855, 856, 860, 864, 875, 878, 879, 880, 888, 889, 894, 940, 997 Non-EDI formats: CSV, XLSX, XML, JSON, Fixed-Length To learn more about EDI services through ReposiTrak, contact Chief Customer Officer Derek Hannum at dhannum@ About ReposiTrak ReposiTrak (NYSE: TRAK) provides retailers, suppliers and wholesalers with a robust solution suite consisting of three product families: food traceability, compliance and risk management and supply chain solutions. ReposiTrak's integrated, cloud-based applications are supported by an unparalleled team of experts. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Derek HannumChief Customer OfficerReposiTrakdhannum@
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
University of Phoenix Admissions Leadership Appointed Chair of PESC Board
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Monterey Sims, director, Admissions and Evaluation, has been appointed as Chair for Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Sims, who has served on the Board for five years, brings over three decades of experience and leadership in higher education and has been an active member of PESC since 2005. 'I'm honored to serve as Chair of PESC and continue advancing our mission to improve data standards and interoperability in education,' states Sims. 'I look forward to working with our dedicated board, members, and partners to promote innovation and excellence across the sector.' PESC is a non-profit, community-based organization that develops and promotes open data standards to improve digital interoperability across the education sector. By fostering collaboration among institutions, government agencies, and technology providers, PESC helps streamline data exchange and enhance student success. As Chair, Sims will lead the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, guiding the organization's strategic direction and ensuring alignment with its mission. She will also serve as PESC's primary spokesperson and represent the organization in key public and professional forums. Additionally, she will serve as an ex-officio member of all PESC committees, collaborate with staff to implement board resolutions and strategic initiatives, and support relationship building with partner organizations and stakeholders. 'Monterey's appointment as Chair of PESC is a reflection of her deep expertise and long-standing commitment to improving how institutions exchange and manage student data,' said Devin Andrews, vice president, Admissions and Evaluation at University of Phoenix. 'Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing operational efficiencies that support student mobility, and I'm confident she will bring the same vision and dedication to this important role.' As a Director of Admissions and Evaluation at University of Phoenix, Sims is directly responsible for the Office of Admissions Document Processing division which includes overseeing the acquisition and processing of admission documents and transcripts from prior attended institutions for University applicants. Integral to the University's established credit mobility culture, Sims continually seeks out operational efficiencies and promotes interoperability and student mobility as well as electronic transcript partnerships to improve processes and remove barriers for students. During 30+ years at the University she has led a variety of process improvement initiatives including implementation of Electronic Transcript Exchange (ETX) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Sims has also served as Vice Chair on the PESC Board of Directors. She serves on the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Standardization of Postsecondary Education Record Electronic Data Exchange (SPEEDE) Committee and AACRAO Technical Advisory Committee as well as the eTrans California Steering Committee, 1EdTech Digital Credentials Project Group and is a member of the Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (PACRAO). Sims co-authored the article 'Electronic Transcripts 2021: The Landscape and Future of Electronic Document Exchange' published in the AACRAO quarterly journal, College & University. About University of Phoenix University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor's and master's degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit About PESC Since 1997, PESC Members have come together to identify, research, develop and promote the adoption of interoperable data standards and methods across the postsecondary education P20W ecosystem. Their work includes the development and reuse of common data schemas leveraging XML, EDI, JSON and JSON-LD. PESC advocates for the widespread adoption of automated connections that enhance data efficiency. These connections ensure secure and repeatable interchange across specialized administrative, financial, and academic domains. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Electronic Data Interchange Market Size to Grow USD 74.36 billion by 2031, Rising Digital Transformation Across Various Industries Propels
NEW YORK, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the electronic data interchange (EDI) market is observing significant growth owing to the rising digital transformation across various industries and the growing adoption of EDI in small and medium enterprises. The electronic data interchange market was valued at US$34.02 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$74.36 billion by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 11.9% during 2025-2031. The electronic data interchange market comprises an array of components and services that are expected to register strength in the coming years. The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. Overview of Report Findings Digital Transformation Across Industries: Companies are continuously investing in digital technologies to revolutionize business processes by improving operational efficiency at reduced costs. The rising adoption of cloud computing is one of the substantial factors for deploying EDI technology and service consumption models. Organizations are focusing on applications, data, connections, and cloud integration, including EDI. According to Edge Delta, Inc.'s data of May 2024, 94% of businesses across the globe use cloud services (including IaaS, PaaS, BPaaS, DaaS, and SaaS) to automate operational processes, lower IT costs, and allow organizations to achieve faster time to market. Moreover, businesses focus on automating the invoicing process by adopting e-invoicing, offering several strategic and operational benefits to buyers, suppliers, and managers. A few advantages of EDI solutions are reduced costs, increased accuracy, faster payments, improved cash management, enhanced productivity, environmental benefits, and improved compliance. Thus, the rising digital transformation with the growing demand for automation solutions among businesses drives the global electronic data interchange market. To explore the valuable insights in the Electronic Data Interchange Market report, you can easily download a sample PDF of the report. - Cloud-Based EDI: Businesses are gradually adopting cloud-based EDI solutions. Cloud EDI software provides a combination of technological and business process improvement design. From streamlined automation to data transformation capabilities, cloud EDI tools help overcome potential integration challenges without having to deploy and manage the software and hardware. Various providers are developing cloud-based EDI solutions to deliver a more robust and user-friendly experience. Cloud-based EDI providers deliver their services via cutting-edge technology, recording ~100% uptime. Further, in May 2024, True Commerce, Inc. announced a revolutionary EDI integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. This direct integration is a significant step that allows TrueCommerce customers to seamlessly connect and integrate their SAP systems with other trading partners and platforms, increasing overall operational efficiency, compliance, and visibility across their supply chain operations. TrueCommerce's EDI integration with SAP S/4HANA includes warehouse integration, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and fulfillment processes. It enables customers to exchange crucial business papers with their trading partners, reducing manual processes and errors. In January 2024, AWS introduced B2B Data Interchange, a platform enabling organizations to automate and monitor the transformation of EDI cloud-based business transactions. The service offers a low-code interface for managing trading partners and translating EDI documents into JSON and XML formats. Such developments propel the demand for EDI solutions to automate workflow processes. Thus, the rising deployment of cloud-based EDI can drive significant improvements in cost-efficiency, scalability, security, and operational effectiveness, which is expected to create substantial opportunities in the electronic data interchange market during the forecast period. For Detailed Electronic Data Interchange Market Insights, Visit: Market Segmentation Based on component, the market is divided into solution and services. The solution segment dominated the market in 2024. In terms of type, the market is categorized into direct EDI, EDI Via AS2, EDI Via VAN, Mobile EDI, Web EDI, EDI outsourcing, and others. The EDI Via VAN segment dominated the market in 2024. By industry, the electronic data interchange market is categorized as BFSI, healthcare, retail and consumer goods, IT and telecommunication, transportation and logistics, automotive, food and beverages, and others. The retail and consumer goods segment dominated the market in 2024. Competitive Strategy and Development - Key Players: Salesforce, Inc. (MuleSoft); SPS Commerce, Inc.; TrueCommerce Inc.; IBM Corporation; Cleo; Generix Group; Comarch SA; THE DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC; EDICOM; Unifiedpost Group; Epicor Software Corp; eZCom Software Inc.; Amazon Web Services (AWS); OpenText; and Lobster Data GmbH are among the major companies operating in the electronic data interchange market. - Trending Topics: Healthcare Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Market, Data Protection as a Service Market, and Big Data Analytics Market Stay Updated on The Latest Electronic Data Interchange Market Trends: Global Headlines on Electronic Data Interchange AWS has launched B2B Data Interchange, a new platform designed to automate and oversee the transformation of EDI-based business transactions. SPS Commerce, Inc. acquired SAP B1 SPS Integration Technology from Vision33, an expert in EDI system automation. Salesforce announced new solutions to help streamline and accelerate end-to-end order lifecycle management: MuleSoft's Anypoint Partner Manager with Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) and MuleSoft Accelerator for Salesforce order management. Purchase Premium Copy of Global Electronic Data Interchange Market Size and Growth Report (2021-2031) at: Conclusion The significant increase in cloud services spending and the growing adoption of EDI technology in the healthcare and BFSI sectors fuel the electronic data interchange market growth. The demand for EDI services is rising in the healthcare sector owing to the emerging trend of outsourcing activities, including claims handling and management, revenue cycle management, and partner management services. The regions such as North America and Europe have a developed healthcare infrastructure, favorable regulatory scenarios, and broad insurance coverage. These regions also report an increased demand for healthcare supply chain management solutions, a growing number of private healthcare market players, and the presence of well-known healthcare IT companies. Furthermore, various electronic data interchange service providers are launching their platforms for the healthcare industry. For instance, in September 2023, Ontrak Health (NASDAQ: OTRK), a leading AI-powered and telehealth-driven healthcare company, announced the successful implementation of the Axiom Systems TransSend Core EDI Gateway. This advanced solution streamlines the management of electronic data interchange exchanges with trading partners, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and industry best practices. Similarly, in September 2022, Prodigo Solutions, Inc. launched its next-generation EDI platform for the healthcare industry to improve the processing time between trading partners. Healthcare clients of Prodigo Solutions, Inc. continue to use EDI as a key enabler of their supply chain modernization activities to increase vendor community penetration and automate transactions. Further, the rising adoption of digital finance is impacting industries across the world. Digital finance comprises a wide range of products, processes, applications, and business models. Investments in new and advanced technologies are increasing substantially at a greater pace, which permits financial institutes to adopt EDI solutions. With these solutions and new tools, it becomes easier to make payments, investments, and money transfers. The integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, social networks, mobile applications, cloud computing, distributed ledger technology, and big data analytics is boosting the innovation of new business and service models across financial institutions in the region. This aspect will boost the business of EDI. The report from The Insight Partners, therefore, provides several stakeholders—including solution providers, system integrators, and end users—with valuable insights to successfully navigate this evolving market landscape and unlock new opportunities. Trending Related Reports: The Inventory Management Software Market Size is expected to register a CAGR of 8.6% from 2025 to 2031The Global Data Center Infrastructure market size is expected to reach US$160.4 billion by eSIM market size is expected to reach US$17.98 billion by 2031The artificial intelligence market size is expected to reach US$1,706.71 billion by 2031The online exam proctoring market size is projected to reach US$2,346.94 million by 2031The barcode software market size is expected to reach US$1,378.29 million by 2031The maritime analytics market size is expected to reach US$2.56 billion by 2031 About Us: The Insight Partners is a one stop industry research provider of actionable intelligence. We help our clients in getting solutions to their research requirements through our syndicated and consulting research services. We specialize in industries such as Semiconductor and Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Biotechnology, Healthcare IT, Manufacturing and Construction, Medical Device, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Chemicals and Materials. Contact Us:If you have any queries about this report or if you would like further information, please contact us:Contact Person: Ankit MathurE-mail: +1-646-491-9876Press Release - For More Technology, Media and Telecommunications Research Reports - Logo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Insight Partners Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Upturn
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Mentor Media Accelerates Global EDI Integration by up to 60% with Boomi
Business Wire India Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced that Mentor Media, a leading global supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Singapore, has reduced onboarding by up to 50 percent and accelerated Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration by up to 60 percent using the Boomi Enterprise Platform. Serving Fortune 500 enterprises worldwide, Mentor Media uses EDI as a core transaction mechanism for managing business-critical processes. Previously, the company's integration processes were highly manual and fragmented. Staff had to build and maintain individual custom modules to connect disparate systems. There was no holistic visibility into these integrations, and the setup could not scale to meet market demands. With increasing market demands to scale fast, Mentor Media needed a single, unified platform to manage end to end integrations, improve governance, and scale consistently across regions. With the Boomi Enterprise Platform, Mentor Media reduced system integration time from 21 months to under four months, enabling the company to deliver faster outcomes for customers and partners. 'Boomi is a game-changer for our global operations, transforming how we deliver and scale across regions,' said Rueh Herng Yap, Senior Vice President at Mentor Media. 'We're faster, more efficient, and better prepared for future growth.' Standardising, Automating, and Scaling Integration In addition to markedly reducing EDI system integration timelines, the Boomi platform helped Mentor Media: Cut onboarding time by up to 50 percent for new warehouse deployments to under six months Increase efficiency by up to 60 percent by adopting low-code tools and reusable templates Save 20 percent of senior developer time by streamlining EDI integration With the Boomi Enterprise Platform, Mentor Media gained full visibility across integration flows, enforced best practices, and proactively identified and addressed risks — delivering resilience and operational efficiency. 'Our partnership with Boomi aligns technology and business goals in a powerful way,' said Waikit Chong, System Development Manager at Mentor Media. 'AI-powered documentation and intelligent change management tools have reduced the load on senior developers, giving us time back to focus on innovation and customer experience.' Building a Scalable, Future-Ready Foundation with Boomi As Mentor Media prepares for continued growth, Boomi's AI features will help onboard users faster and reduce reliance on manual training. Boomi's intuitive platform also empowers less-technical users to contribute to integration efforts by shortening the learning curve to improve enterprise agility. 'Today's supply chains demand more than integration — they require agility, intelligence, and resilience. With Boomi, Mentor Media has built a scalable and robust foundation that not only connects systems, but also empowers teams to scale operations, accelerate time to value, and confidently meet the demands of a dynamic global market,' said David Irecki, Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Boomi. Additional Resources Hear from Boomi's global customers Browse solutions on Boomi Discover Explore the Boomiverse Community Follow Boomi on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube About Boomi Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, enables organizations worldwide to connect everything, automate processes, and accelerate outcomes. The Boomi Enterprise Platform — including Boomi Agentstudio — unifies integration and automation along with data, API, and AI agent management, in a single, comprehensive solution. Trusted by over 23,000 customers and supported by a network of 800+ partners, Boomi is driving agentic transformation — helping enterprises of all sizes achieve agility, efficiency, and innovation at scale. Discover more at © 2025 Boomi, LP. Boomi, the 'B' logo, and Boomiverse are trademarks of Boomi, LP or its subsidiaries or affiliates. All rights reserved. Other names or marks may be the trademarks of their respective owners. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
