Challenge: Pull Distribution

Use a single set of item descriptions system-wide, with one ERP item number for each item (one item master should be across the entire system for all acute  entities)

Solution:

The pull distribution model operates according to the principle that the lowest node in the supply chain – the retailers or end consumers – order goods from the next node in the supply chain based off their needs. This then ripples up the supply chain towards the factory or manufacturer who execute a production schedule based off the needs of their distributors.

Challenge: Procedure To Pay

Align the procure-to-pay process across all equipment entities.

Solution:

Make a procure to pay Approach, starting with the procurement side, include, first, a requisition order  essentially, an internal request to purchase something which starts the ordering process during which a purchase order (PO) is created. The next steps involve receiving the good, common documents created in this phase include an advanced shipping and order confirmation. Finally, there is the payment side, which typically includes creating an invoice, arranging to pay suppliers and recording the transaction in the accounting system.

Challenge: Electronic Data Interchange

Dramatically improving the number of electronic data interchange transactions like. purchase orders, Sale order, invoices, inventory.

Solution:

Manage Many types of documents that are typically exchanged between businesses. The most common documents exchanged via EDI are purchase orders, Sale order invoices and shipping. But there are many, many others such as invoice, bill , customs documents, inventory documents, shipping documents and payment documents. These all make specific format wise.