We enable global standards that support healthcare business processes:

• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
• United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC)
• Global Trade Identification Numbers (GTIN)

We help you with automation and error reduction of the req-to-check process. However, the benefits can only be achieved with a clean item master. But how do you recognize whether you're working with data that needs cleansing? Our consultants cite a number of potential indicators that should be compared to best practices.

First, the facility has a high number of total records in the item master and a high number of vendors represented in the item master. Best practice is 15,000 to 20,000, and less than 750, respectively.

Second, the facility may struggle with data completeness. All items should include vendor name and catalog number, manufacturer name and number, product description and unit of measure. For best practice less than 1 percent of the item file should have this information missing.

Third, the file should include categories associated for effective analysis and ease of searching. Problem indicators involve large numbers of items under the "no categorization," "miscellaneous" or "other" categories.

Fourth, the file may lack a distributor-manufacturer link, which means a large number of distributed products don't have a manufacturer name and number associated with them.

To support reporting, we provide services in Crystal Reports.

Our Lawson Practice

We provide specialized functional and technical services for Lawson clients. Our project experience includes the installation, implementation, and upgrade of the following supply chain modules:

Core Applications

• Accounts Payable
• Asset Management 
• Inventory Control
• Purchasing

Web Applications

• Lawson Business Intelligence
• Mobile Supply Chain Management
• Process Flow Integrator
• Requisition Self-Service

To support customization, we provide services in COBOL/4GL, Design Studio, Java, and Javascript development.