Implementing EDI

By: Mike Hendry

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Hardcover | 31 August 1993

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This superb introduction examines all aspects of implementation from concept to reality, and spells out the pros, cons, and effects of EDI in your organization. The cost of EDI hardware, software, training, transmission, and maintenance are broken down and clearly explained to prevent problems and maximize benefits. Checklists and procedural guidelines are also offered to ease your EDI transition -- so that you're never left with a system you can't put online quickly and efficiently.

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Concept and Definitions	p. 3
What is EDI?	p. 3
Case Study: The Acme Transport Company	p. 3
Case Study: Super Elektronik AB	p. 4
Case Study: CHAPS	p. 6
Summary	p. 7
Advantages and Disadvantages of EDI	p. 7
The Cost Equation	p. 8
"Soft" Benefits	p. 9
Definition of Terms	p. 10
Mainframe/Minicomputer/Personal Computer/Workstation/Server	p. 11
Serial/Parallel/Synchronous/Asynchronous	p. 11
Batch/Online	p. 12
Modem/Leased Line/Dial-up Line	p. 12
Network/LAN/WAN/Node	p. 12
Analog/Digital/Packet/PAD	p. 12
Encryption/Keys/DES/RSA	p. 13
Opportunities and Problems	p. 15
Benefits of EDI	p. 15
Cost of Implementation	p. 18
Hardware and Software	p. 18
Training and Initial Costs	p. 19
Transmission Costs	p. 20
Service Charges	p. 20
Cash Flow Costs	p. 20
Integrating EDI Into Existing Systems and Procedures	p. 21
Software Maintenance	p. 21
Legal Issues	p. 22
Network and Data Security	p. 22
Standards	p. 23
Opportunities	p. 24

Functions of an EDI System	p. 29
The EDI Process	p. 29
EDI Functions	p. 30
Communications	p. 32
Buffering	p. 34
Format Conversion	p. 34
Security	p. 35
Audit	p. 36
Accounting and Analysis	p. 36
Overall Functional Requirements	p. 37
Reliability	p. 37
Geographical Coverage	p. 37
Connectivity	p. 37
Application (Value-Added) Functions	p. 38
EDI Software	p. 39
Software Functions	p. 39
Format Conversion	p. 39
Message Management	p. 40
Communications	p. 41
Security and Access Control	p. 41
Housekeeping and Audit	p. 42
Important Features	p. 43
Hardware Platforms	p. 44
Range of Standards Accommodated	p. 44
Communications	p. 45
Ease of Upgrading	p. 45
Ease of Use	p. 45
Security	p. 45
Categories of Software	p. 46
Open Systems Interconnection	p. 46
Interactive EDI	p. 48
Communications Networks	p. 49
Choice of Communications Network	p. 49
Public Switched Networks	p. 49
Leased Lines	p. 51
Packet Switched Networks	p. 51
ISDN	p. 52
Hybrid Networks	p. 54
Value-Added Networks	p. 56
Trends and Developments	p. 56
Central and Remote Hardware	p. 59
Hardware Independence	p. 59
EDI Host Systems	p. 59
User Hardware	p. 60
Communications Hardware	p. 61
Security	p. 62
EDI Standards	p. 65
The Need for Standards	p. 65
Requirements for a Standard	p. 66
Scope of EDI Standards	p. 66
UN/Edifact	p. 67
History	p. 67
Structure	p. 68
EDIFACT Directories	p. 71
EDIFACT Developments	p. 72
Related Standards	p. 72
Technical EDI Standards	p. 73
Documents	p. 73
Mechanical and Product Design Data	p. 73
Electronic Design Data	p. 74
Proprietary Standards	p. 75
Adaptive EDI	p. 75
Implementing EDI	p. 77
Starting Conditions	p. 77
The Implementation Sequence	p. 79
Terms of Reference	p. 79
Form Project Team	p. 79
EDI Requirements Specification	p. 81
Budget	p. 82
EDI Functional Specification	p. 82
Interchange Agreement	p. 82
Select Network, Software, and Hardware	p. 83
Training	p. 83
Gradual Introduction	p. 83
Review	p. 83
Interchange Agreement	p. 84
Passing the Buck	p. 85
Applications of EDI	p. 87
Categories of Application	p. 87
Trade EDI	p. 87
Technical EDI	p. 88
Specialized Transactions	p. 88
Application Characteristics	p. 89
Standards	p. 89
Connectivity	p. 89
Speed	p. 90
Security	p. 90
Interactive	p. 91
Retail and Wholesale Distribution	p. 93
Retailing in the 1990s	p. 93
Bar-Coding	p. 94
Introduction of EDI	p. 97
Sequence of EDI in Retailing	p. 97
Standards and Messages	p. 99
Wholesaling	p. 100
Benefits	p. 100
General EDI Benefits	p. 100
Inventory Savings	p. 101
Supplier-Customer Relationships	p. 101
Market Pressure	p. 102
Transportation	p. 103
The Transportation Industry	p. 103
Systems and Computers in the Transportation Industry	p. 104
International Trade	p. 105
The Single European Market	p. 106
Progressing Shipments	p. 106
Freight Forwarders	p. 106
Edi Projects in Transportation	p. 107
Benefits of EDI in Transportation	p. 109
Manufacturing	p. 111
European Manufacturing in the 1990s	p. 111
Factors for Success	p. 113
Standards in the Manufacturing Industry	p. 114
Bar-Coding	p. 115
Just in Time and Related Techniques	p. 116
Manufacturing Process Design	p. 116
Just in Time	p. 117
Kanban	p. 119
Flexible Manufacturing	p. 119
Simultaneous Engineering	p. 120
The Automobile Industry	p. 120
The Electronics Industry	p. 121
Benefits of Edi in Manufacturing	p. 122
Paperwork	p. 122
Communications Costs	p. 122
Errors	p. 123
Design and Product Data	p. 123
Lead Times	p. 123
Inventory Savings	p. 123
Process Redesign	p. 124
Customer Service	p. 124
Electronic Funds Transfer	p. 125
The Banking Industry in Europe	p. 125
Money Transmission and Clearing Systems	p. 126
Interbank Edi Projects	p. 129
Swift	p. 130
United Kingdom	p. 131
France	p. 132
Other European Countries	p. 132
Commercial Banking EDI	p. 132
Retail Banking Edi	p. 133
Credit Card Clearing	p. 133
Home Banking	p. 134
Benefits of Electronic Funds Transfer	p. 135
Other Applications	p. 137
Requirements for EDI	p. 137
Insurance	p. 138
Securities	p. 139
Travel and Ticketing	p. 139
Others	p. 139
Future Applications	p. 140
Edi Services and Networks	p. 143
Types of Service	p. 143
Major Edi Networks	p. 144
ATandT EasyLink	p. 144
BT Tymnet	p. 144
GEIS and INS	p. 144
IBM Information Network	p. 145
Summary	p. 146
EDI Services and Software	p. 146
Public Networks	p. 148
Support Services	p. 148
The International Environment	p. 151
Cross-Border EDI	p. 151
International Comparisons	p. 152
North America	p. 153
Japan and East Asia	p. 154
Europe	p. 155
International Systems and Networks	p. 155

Opportunities and Problems Revisited	p. 159
Benefits, Problems, and Issues	p. 159
Competitive Opportunities	p. 160
Perceived Problems	p. 160
Underlying Problems	p. 162
Loss of Differentiation	p. 162
Design Around People	p. 162
Future-Proofing	p. 163
Connectivity	p. 163
Business Requirements Must Stay in Control	p. 164
Business Opportunities	p. 164
A New View of EDI	p. 165
The Future of EDI	p. 167
Extending the User Base	p. 167
New Applications	p. 168
Technological Developments	p. 168
Computing	p. 168
Data Communications	p. 169
EDI Software	p. 170
Standards	p. 172
Relationship Between EDI and Other Techniques	p. 172
New Ways of Doing Business	p. 172
Review and Summary	p. 175
What is EDI?	p. 175
Advantages and Disadvantages of EDI	p. 175
Legal Status	p. 176
Functions of EDI	p. 176
Software	p. 177
Communications	p. 177
Hardware	p. 177
Standards	p. 177
Implementing EDI	p. 178
Applications of EDI	p. 178
Retail and Wholesale Distribution	p. 178
Transportation	p. 179
Manufacturing	p. 179
Electronic Funds Transfer	p. 179
Other Applications	p. 180
EDI Services and Networks	p. 180
The International Scene	p. 180
Conclusions	p. 181
A Checklist	p. 181
Addresses of Principal Network Suppliers in Europe	p. 183
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