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 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

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