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
•About•Challenge(Our Call to Action)•Opportunity•Solution•Results•Lessons Learned
MuleSoft Connect 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thank You!