Our next event!
NEECOM
Thursday,
May 8th, 2025
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
Our Event Speakers
Ian Redlan
CEO, Octolan Technology, Better EDI
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May 8th 2025 Agenda
Registration opens and attendees are invited to enjoy breakfast as NEECOM kicks off the day’s conference activities.
NEECOM President, Ira Keltz, Mass General Brigham
James Lewis – CEO, Enhanced Retail Solutions
AI is having a moment. Like many evolving technologies before it, there is a lot of hype. How do you sift through the noise to determine whether it can be useful to your business or not? This presentation will show a practical approach to AI in the retail sector. Utilizing POS data including EDI 852, retail analytic/planning expertise and an advanced scoring system we will show AI can automatically interpret the business in a very specific and detailed way. The concepts can be used for any type of business. Highlights include:
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Looking for and recommending specific actions to improve the business.
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Improve inventory planning.
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Finding opportunities and liabilities that would otherwise go undetected.
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Improving scalability and time resources.
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Andrew Fitzpatrick, X12 Operations and Licensing
X12 will provide an update on its JSON Proof of Concept (PoC) for supply chain transactions, its recently launched self-service portal for licensing & membership, other news related to X12 standards, and more.
Ken Hausam – CTO, Garnet River LLC
Shayne Pendergast – RPA Practice Lead, Garnet Rive LLC
Manual processing of PDF documents, whether digitally generated or from scanned paper, remains a persistent challenge for SMEs. For many vendors, EDI is still perceived to be out of reach, and they continue to rely on emailing attachments for orders, receipts, invoices, shipping labels, RMAs, etc. In this session, discover how AI and RPA have evolved well beyond the OCR technology from just a decade ago to transform the ingestion of these documents. From automatically validating incoming invoices and extracting key data to classifying billing categories and integrating with ERP/Accounting systems, solutions like Quidi eliminate tedious manual steps, increasing both accuracy and security. Join us to learn how streamlining approval workflows and reducing errors leads to significant operational savings and improved outcomes.
Join Us for the Famous NEECOM Lunch Buffet & Great Conversations
Eric Bloom, Executive Director, IT Management and Leadership Institute
The question, regardless of the technology being implemented, is how you select it, implement it, introduce it, and support it, in a way that maximizes its potential for success and user adoption. This talk answers those questions by discussing various new technology concepts, new technology considerations, and an 11-step technology selection and implementation process.
Speaker TBD
Sip, Connect, Repeat
Proudly sponsored by Edict SystemsIan Redlan, CEO, Octolan Technology, Better EDI, and Returns Desk
This session will tackle the $890 billion returns challenge, with returns projected to top 17% of all merchandise sales in 2025. We will explore strategies to reduce returns, such as AI-powered sizing tools and enhanced product information, alongside efforts to promote circularity through resale, refurbishment, and upcycling initiatives. Finally, we’ll highlight how the final mile of returns is executed, focusing on innovative solutions that streamline the process, from convenient customer drop-off options to efficient sorting and processing at returns processing, ultimately transforming returns from a costly burden into a strategic asset for retailers.
Applies to: Retail (E-commerce & Brick & Mortar), logistics providers, brands, technology solution providers and sustainability-focused professionals
Raffle, Cheers, Chats & See-You-Laters
Wind down with prizes, bites, and one last chance to connect
How to Attend
Attend in Person
Attending in-person offers the opportunity to network face-to-face, engage in hands-on discussions, and experience the event's full energy.
Attend Online
Attend our 'Virtual Events' online. We generally hold these Zoom events once a year. At this time, our in-person events do NOT have
a remote attendance option.
Sponsor
Sponsoring the NEECOM Spring Conference 2025 provides a unique opportunity to showcase your brand to industry professionals, gain visibility, and connect with a targeted audience.
ABOUT
New England
Electronic Commerce
The New England Electronic Commerce Users' Group (NEECOM), established in 1990, is a nonprofit organization with members from diverse industries, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, insurance, and more. We focus on EC/EDI and related technologies, welcoming companies at any stage of implementation. NEECOM hosts two to three annual conferences in May and October each year:
In-person conferences at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Newton and occasionally a Virtual Event via Zoom.
What we offer
To provide a forum for technical and business presentations
To provide a dynamic platform for engaging technical and business presentations, fostering knowledge-sharing and innovation.
What we deliver
To inform and educate the business community
To inform and educate the business community by offering in-depth knowledge on industry trends, emerging technologies, and proven strategies.
What we make happen
To increase the opportunity for personal contacts
To expand opportunities for personal connections and networking, facilitating interactions that foster collaboration, partnerships growth within the industry.
What we strive for
To expand the regional scope of Electronic Commerce/EDI.
To broaden the regional reach of Electronic Commerce and EDI, promoting awareness, adoption, and best practices that drive innovation.