HPWorld 98 & ERP 98 Proceedings

The Importance of EDI Integration

Tony Nitsos

CMA & CPIM, Production Manager
Enterprise Planning and Management Solutions
TRW
7915 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: (800) 990-4875
Fax: (703) 848-6461
E-mail: supply.chain@trw.com


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Table of Contents

Integrated Supply Chain Solutions

AGENDA

Overview of EDI

EDI is the electronic transfer of documents

Types of Information Communicated by EDI

Key EDI Terminology

Key EDI Terminology

EDI Communication Process

EDI facilitates increased efficiency in business operations.

Overview - Summary

Importance of EDI in Baan Implementations

The purpose and contents of an EDI message may determine Baan configuration

Many companies require that suppliers have EDI capabilities

Understanding the purpose and content of each message

Failure to understand the purpose and content of EDI messages can undermine Baan’s performance

Importance of EDI in Baan Implementations - Summary

The Technical Blueprint

Objective of Technical Blueprint

One Blueprint per Trading Partner/Message Combination

Blueprint Timing

Tools and Resources

The Technical Blueprint - Summary

Developing the Technical Blueprint

Contents of the Technical Blueprint

Contents of the Technical Blueprint

Step 1 - Identify Purpose and Use of Message

Step 2 -Identify Data Elements of Each Message

Step 3 - Review Data Elements of Each Message

Developing the Technical Blueprint - Summary

Summary

Open Discussion