3.1.2.1.1 Data Sharing
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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) can play a role in every aspect of a distribution channel.
Let's imagine you want to purchase an item from your local Walmart, but you don't know if it's in stock, and you don't want to fight the crowds trying to find out. You don't want to order the item online because you need it now. And besides, it's such an inexpensive item, if you ordered online you probably would have to pay a shipping and handling fee.
The availability of this information results from the ability of computers to seamlessly share data.
Let's imagine you want to purchase an item from your local Walmart, but you don't know if it's in stock, and you don't want to fight the crowds trying to find out. You don't want to order the item online because you need it now. And besides, it's such an inexpensive item, if you ordered online you probably would have to pay a shipping and handling fee.
So, you go to www.walmart.ca and search for the item.
You can see where the item is available, and how much it will cost.
If you click on the postal code, you will see specific store availability details.
You can see where the item is available, and how much it will cost.
If you click on the postal code, you will see specific store availability details.
The availability of this information results from the ability of computers to seamlessly share data.