Hospira depends on ED for EDI


Schaumburg, IL (April 12, 2006). Effective Data (ED), a private Schaumburg - based EDI Consulting and Data Integration consulting firm, has once again been called on by Hospira to do what they do best.

Lake Forest, IL –based Hospira has once again partnered with the veterans at Effective Data to complete several electronic data interchange consulting and data integration projects. ED will help to integrate Hospira’s entire Philippines operations. ED has also been assigned to implement the ASN (856) point of origin for the state of Florida. Florida is the first state to implement this Point of Origin process for the pharmaceutical industry.

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About Hospira
Launched from the core global hospital products business of Abbott Laboratories, Hospira brings proven leadership to the hospital products marketplace. From a nearly 70-year history of excellence, Hospira has built a company on a solid and distinct platform.

Hospira is a specialty pharmaceuticals and medication delivery company that is focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing products that help improve the safety and effectiveness of patient care. Moving forward, Hospira will build on its Abbott heritage — rich history of discoveries, progressive spirit and market-leading positions — to continue to deliver advanced technology solutions that address patient and customer needs.

About Effective Data, Inc.

Effective Data specializes in EDI Consulting and Data Integration. Founded by EDI experts, ED has been a pioneer in the electronic commerce consulting arena since 1991. Effective Data's core competency is developing and managing technically robust EDI solutions. With each project, our EDI Specialists collaborate to identify key business objectives, define a solution and continually manage the project through a successful implementation with a thorough understanding of industry standards, best practices and technology.

EDI is our forte and nobody does it better. ED has supported companies of all sizes and in every industry. We are a vendor neutral company that does not endorse any single product or service. We work with all EDI, EAI and B2B platforms.

Headquartered in the Chicagoland area with satellite offices throughout the United States, we are prepared to provide all your EDI and Data Integration needs nationwide.

For more information, please contact at Effective Data, 847-969-9300 or
email info@effective-data.com.

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