Technology is also used in there manufacturing process. New technology that is developed in different research and development products often has applications that are useful in the production process. The company's electron-beam sterilization system is one example. Many products are based on related technologies, so they are produced in the same manufacturing plants. The distribution process also uses technology to help process orders and route shipments to the necessary locations.
Truck drivers have electronic handheld devises that access the corporate database.
At the end of the day drivers download the data from the handhelds to the database. Remote-access technology is used by distribution analysts who place orders for international export and systems support personnel. Baxter also uses technology to help better serve their customers. They use EDI to receive and process orders from customers. They also can record, track, and analyze data on the quantity and type of products used by customers.