the future of b2b: applying api-led connectivity to b2b/edi - eric rempel, cio, redwood logistics
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Eric Rempel, CIORedwood Logistics
Delivering Value by Delivering Data
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•About•Challenge(Our Call to Action)•Opportunity•Solution•Results•Lessons Learned
MuleSoft Connect 2016
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Non Asset Based Multimodal Transportation Services Third Party Logistics
Asset Based Full-Truckload Services Truckload Transportation
Flexible, Outsourced Transportation ManagementTransportation Management
Transportation Management Systems, B2B Integration Services, Logistics Network Analysis.
Knowledge Based Services
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Out With The Old In With The New
Supply Chain Evolution
Single Mode Multimodal
Single Capability Broader Solutions
Co-Managed Solutions
One Size Fits all Outsource
Multiple Providers Integrated Solutions
Technology PoweredManual Processes
Chasing Everything Focus Management
Supply-Chain Integration
Supplier Integration
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EDIAPIs
B2B
Systems
Client Value Data
Partners SOAP
Process Expertise, Business Logic & Custom Workflow
Flexibility, Reliability, Repeatability, Security & Scalability
Rapid Onboarding / Multi-Partner Connectivity
Our API-Led Call to Action wasn’t about Redwood Logistics. Simple and Reliable connectivity was not our problem alone, nor was it a client-specific problem. It is a global problem. There is tremendous pressure to streamline the supply chain. Today, optimizing process and operations through connectivity is changing the game.
The Supply Chain B2B Challenge
Internal & External Pressure
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B2B Market OpportunityMore Customer Demand for Rapid & Reliable Multi-Party Integrations, and Technologically Underserved Mid-Market Enterprises
EDIAPI
sB2B
Systems
Client Value
Data
Partners SOAP • is Redwood Logistics’ B2B Platform• Cloud-First Architecture• Point & Click B2B Connectivity• Delivering rapid business
process automation and enterprise value across the supply chain
The Redwood Logistics’ Solution
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Inbound Connectors
Public REST-ful
Redwood API
{API}
API G
atew
ay
Mule
ESB
Micro-Service
WorkersInternal Services
App Consoles/ Admin Panels
/ Deployment Manager
High AvailabilityRDS / NoSQL
SecureFile StoragePersistent Queues& Object Stores
3rd Party Applications
Partners & Vendors
Enterprise Apps(ERP/WMS/TMS& Legacy SOA)
Zero-Downtime Core
Message Orchestration
System APIs
Process APIs
Experience APIs
Platform as a Service:Infrastructure
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The Solution: API-Led ConnectivityResults• Zero-Downtime• B2B, A2A & Everything
Else• Low-Risk / High Value B2B
Integrations• Easy-to-Use Tools• Enterprise Cloud
Scalability• Repeatability via Reusable
Components• Real-Time Data
Management• Best-in-Class SLA
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RESULTSLeveraging re-usable APIs has reduced software development cycles from 2-3 months to 1-2 weeks
Low Risk Integrations
Reduced Costsof Goods Sold
Improve Labor Efficiency
Faster Cash Collection
Reduced Technical Debt
On-Demand Expertise
Increased Customer Value
BUSINESS
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Lessons LearnedDo as I say, not as I do• Change is Scary• Align Dev Requirements to the
Business, not the Other Way Around• Demonstrate Value via Proof-of-
Concept / Small Team• Consider Revisiting Your SDLC• Exception Strategy: Built to Never
Break• CI: Continuous Improvement
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Thank You!