Weber-Stephen Grills Effective Data for More EDI Help
Schaumburg, IL (August 10, 2008). Weber-Stephens has requested additional resources
from Effective Data (ED), a private Schaumburg - based EDI Consulting and Data Integration
firm, to assist in an EDI conversion effort.
Palantine, IL – based Weber-Stephens Product Company has contracted with Effective Data to
help with the EDI data integration project as they move from a custom backoffice to SAP. This
will involve mapping, testing, and trading partner setup/modification. Effective Data has provided
multiple resources to assist in the effort.
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About Weber-Stephens Product Company
The company is a leading maker of barbecue grills, including portable, charcoal, and gas grills.
(It is one of the nation's top makers of charcoal and gas grills.) Brands include Genesis, Go-
Anywhere, One-Touch, Smokey Joe, and Summit. It also makes grilling accessories such as
utensils and grill covers. Weber-Stephen's products are sold at mass merchandisers and home
improvement stores, among other retail outlets. Founded in 1951 by George Stephen, the
company is owned by the Stephen family. Weber-Stephen also owns three Chicago-area
Weber Grill Restaurants that feature -- surprise! -- barbecue.
About Effective
Data, Inc.
Effective Data provides innovative EDI Consulting and Data
Integration services to the Nation's top businesses. With over 15 years
of experience in the e-commerce industry, Effective Data's consultants combine
strategy, technology and project management expertise to deliver customized
EDI solutions that enable clients to succeed and thrive in the digital economy.
For more information, go to www.effective-data.com. Or contact Jennifer O'Neil at joneil@effective-data.com
