Electronic Data Interchange Resources 
EDI Orientation (EDI 101) EDI 101 provides an introduction to the history and current uses of EDI, discuss each of the five components of EDI (standards, software, hardware, communications and trading partners), and discuss several alternatives for implementing EDI in a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The following is the course outline. Approximate Length-4 hours. Introduction EDI Components 10-Step Implementation Plan Players Challenges Future Contact/Availability: Cleveland ECRC 2415 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: (800) 991-3272, (216) 987-3212 E-mail: noreen.melton@camp.org http://www.ecrc.camp.org/ Price: $15 Medium: Training Issues in EDI Implementation (EDI 201) In EDI 201 the focus is on EDI Implementation with detailed discussion on Trading Partner Agreements, Value-Added Networks (VANs), EDI Processes, Translation Softwares and Security Issues. The course also highlights the skills necessary to implement EDI within an organization and adapt ANSI X12 EDI transactions to appropriate applications. Also covered is the impact that emerging EDI technologies have on businesses. The following is the course outline. Approximate Length-4 hours. I. EDI and Enterprise Integration II. Value Added Networks (VANs) Issues III. Trading Partner Agreement Issues IV. EDI Mapping Processes V. EDI Security Issues Contact/Availability: Cleveland ECRC 2415 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: (800) 991-3272, (216) 987-3212 E-mail: noreen.melton@camp.org http://www.ecrc.camp.org/ Price: $15 Medium: Training Business Solutions through EDI on the Internet EDI World Overview: Business Solutions through EDI on the Internet will help companies formulate a secure, cost-effective, strategy for sending EDI transactions over the Internet. While a solid grasp of fundamentals of EDI and the Internet is recommended, a brief overview of the technologies involved will be presented. The interactive seminar will help attendees evaluate their current business needs and develop a detailed action plan for implementing EDI on the Internet. What is covered: Formulate a corporate Internet EDI strategy Cost justification of the Internet vs. VANs Internet security through firewall and encryption technology Financial EDI and Internet banking strategies EDI security and audit issues on the Internet Internet EDI for SMEs EDI and World Wide Web Contact/Availability: EDI World 2021 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, FL 33020-2400 Phone: (954) 925-5900, (800) 336-4887-Fax: (954) 925-7533 E-mail: ediworld@ix.netcom.com http://www.pwr.com/EDIWORLD/default.html Price: $349 Medium: Training An Introduction to Electronic Data Interchange The guide provides a good introduction to EDI. It also discusses trading partner agreements, selecting EDI software, and selecting a VAN and EDI Integration. Contact/Availability: Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) Industrial Technology Institute 2901 Hubbard Road, P.O. Box 1485, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 Phone: (313) 769-4000-Fax: (313) 769-4064 Price: None Medium: Paper EDI Strategy From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: pp. 1-1 to 1-33. EDI must be included in the strategic direction of the company and be represented in the business plan. The chapter assists with the evaluation of current business practices and identifies areas where EDI can be used to improve business processes. Developing an EDI strategy forces a company to evaluate whether current business should be simplified, standardized, automated or integrated.
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http://www.premenos.com/edi/edi.html, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, follow link: "understanding EDI" This is a good, short overview by Premenos about what EDI is, and what is needed to do it. WHAT IS EDI? How Does EDI Work? How Does The Data Move From My Application To The EDI Translator? What Do I Need To Do EDI? How Much Will It Cost? What About Other Costs? Can't I Do EDI Without Translating The Data? Can't I Write My Own Translator? WHY WOULD I USE EDI? Save Time and Money Improve Customer Service End Repetition Expand Your Customer Base EDI Glossary Calendar of meetings and training actives. Not comprehensive, but carries a great deal of useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Calendar/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use Calendar of Events link. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Organization/ or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC Organizations link. List of EDI and EC organizations. Not comprehensive, but includes much useful information. http://www.wpc-edi.com/insider/ Case studies (some on-line) of successful EDI. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/periodicals/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC publications link. Listing and contact information for many EC and EDI publications. http://ftp.sterling.com/edi/FAQ.html is a list of frequently asked questions about doing EDI on the Internet.
Issues in EDI Implementation (EDI 201) In EDI 201 the focus is on EDI Implementation with detailed discussion on Trading Partner Agreements, Value-Added Networks (VANs), EDI Processes, Translation Softwares and Security Issues. The course also highlights the skills necessary to implement EDI within an organization and adapt ANSI X12 EDI transactions to appropriate applications. Also covered is the impact that emerging EDI technologies have on businesses. The following is the course outline. Approximate Length-4 hours. I. EDI and Enterprise Integration II. Value Added Networks (VANs) Issues III. Trading Partner Agreement Issues IV. EDI Mapping Processes V. EDI Security Issues Contact/Availability: Cleveland ECRC 2415 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: (800) 991-3272, (216) 987-3212 E-mail: noreen.melton@camp.org http://www.ecrc.camp.org/ Price: $15 Medium: Training Business Solutions through EDI on the Internet EDI World Overview: Business Solutions through EDI on the Internet will help companies formulate a secure, cost-effective, strategy for sending EDI transactions over the Internet. While a solid grasp of fundamentals of EDI and the Internet is recommended, a brief overview of the technologies involved will be presented. The interactive seminar will help attendees evaluate their current business needs and develop a detailed action plan for implementing EDI on the Internet. What is covered: Formulate a corporate Internet EDI strategy Cost justification of the Internet vs. VANs Internet security through firewall and encryption technology Financial EDI and Internet banking strategies EDI security and audit issues on the Internet Internet EDI for SMEs EDI and World Wide Web Contact/Availability: EDI World 2021 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, FL 33020-2400 Phone: (954) 925-5900, (800) 336-4887-Fax: (954) 925-7533 E-mail: ediworld@ix.netcom.com http://www.pwr.com/EDIWORLD/default.html Price: $349 Medium: Training http://www.premenos.com/edi/edi.html, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, follow link: "understanding EDI" This is a good, short overview by Premenos about what EDI is, and what is needed to do it. WHAT IS EDI? How Does EDI Work? How Does The Data Move From My Application To The EDI Translator? What Do I Need To Do EDI? How Much Will It Cost? What About Other Costs? Can't I Do EDI Without Translating The Data? Can't I Write My Own Translator? WHY WOULD I USE EDI? Save Time and Money Improve Customer Service End Repetition Expand Your Customer Base EDI Glossary Calendar of meetings and training actives. Not comprehensive, but carries a great deal of useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Calendar/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use Calendar of Events link. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Organization/ or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC Organizations link. List of EDI and EC organizations. Not comprehensive, but includes much useful information. http://www.wpc-edi.com/insider/ Case studies (some on-line) of successful EDI. http://www.wpc-edi.com/insider/ Case studies (some on-line) of successful EDI. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/periodicals/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC publications link. Listing and contact information for many EC and EDI publications. http://ftp.sterling.com/edi/FAQ.html is a list of frequently asked questions about doing EDI on the Internet. From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: Chapter 1. EDI Strategy EDI must be included in the strategic direction of the company and be represented in the business plan. The chapter assists with the evaluation of current business practices and identifies areas where EDI can be used to improve business processes. Developing an EDI strategy forces a company to evaluate whether current business should be simplified, standardized, automated or integrated. Table of contents: Recognizing the need for EDI Outside company influences Inside company influences EDI awareness Sources for obtaining education Evaluating the current business processes Write a business process narrative Review organizational effectiveness Look for process improvement Document detailed system integration Develop an EDI strategy Assumptions Benefits/Costs Costs of implementing an EDI program Training organizational commitment. Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Analysis guide for determining likely impact of a new EC-related technology on specified business processes. Appendix I of AIAG's EDI Project Planner Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book
EDI Software Selection Criteria From The A to Z of EDI by Nahid M. Jilovec: pp. 63-102. Includes Translation Software Vendor Reference Worksheet, pp. 98-101. Contact/Availability: EDI World Bookstore 2021 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, FL 33020-2400 Phone: (954) 925-5900, (800) 336-4887-Fax: (954) 925-7533 E-mail: ediworld@ix.netcom.com http://www.pwr.com/EDIWORLD/default.html Price: $59.95 Medium: Book (ISBN: 1-88-4322-18-2. Catalog #: 20-83240) Guide to EDI Translation Software, 1996 Edition The guide provides an introduction to EDI translation software, identifies a variety of EDI software packages, assesses the key features of each package, details a list of functions and features that could be contained within a particular software package, and highlights those features that are required to meet the EDI needs of Federal Government and DoD programs in specific operating environments. The guide also includes a short overview on selecting EDI translation software. Contact/Availability: Harold L. Frohman Logistics Management Institute 2000 Corporate Ridge, McLean, VA 22102-7805 Tel: (703) 917-7286 The complete document is available on-line at http://globe.lmi.org/ediguide/#01 Price: $20.00 Medium: Book and WWW Hardware Selection Criteria From The A to Z of EDI by Nahid M. Jilovec: pp. 103-14. Includes Hardware Selection Procedure Worksheet, p. 113. Contact/Availability: EDI World Bookstore 2021 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, FL 33020-2400 Phone: (954) 925-5900, (800) 336-4887-Fax: (954) 925-7533 E-mail: ediworld@ix.netcom.com http://www.pwr.com/EDIWORLD/default.html Price: $59.95 Medium: Book (ISBN: 1-88-4322-18-2. Catalog #: 20-83240) VAN Selection Criteria From The A to Z of EDI by Nahid M. Jilovec: pp. 115-42. Includes Value-Added Network Vendor Reference Form, pp. 138-41. Contact/Availability: EDI World Bookstore 2021 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, FL 33020-2400 Phone: (954) 925-5900, (800) 336-4887-Fax: (954) 925-7533 E-mail: ediworld@ix.netcom.com http://www.pwr.com/EDIWORLD/default.html Price: $59.95 Medium: Book (ISBN: 1-88-4322-18-2. Catalog #: 20-83240) Contents of the Trading Partner Agreement From The A to Z of EDI by Nahid M. Jilovec: pp. 172-74. Contact/Availability: EDI World Bookstore 2021 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, FL 33020-2400 Phone: (954) 925-5900, (800) 336-4887-Fax: (954) 925-7533 E-mail: ediworld@ix.netcom.com http://www.pwr.com/EDIWORLD/default.html Price: $59.95 Medium: Book (ISBN: 1-88-4322-18-2. Catalog #: 20-83240) EDI Organization and Staffing From The A to Z of EDI by Nahid M. Jilovec: pp. 185-98. Includes Responsibilities of EDI Organization, EDI Organization Chart and Job Descriptions of EDI Manger, EDI Coordinator, EDI Marketing Specialist, EDI Business Analyst, EDI Development Project Leader, EDI Specialist & EDI Senior Analyst/Programmer. Contact/Availability: EDI World Bookstore 2021 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, FL 33020-2400 Phone: (954) 925-5900, (800) 336-4887-Fax: (954) 925-7533 E-mail: ediworld@ix.netcom.com http://www.pwr.com/EDIWORLD/default.html Price: $59.95 Medium: Book (ISBN: 1-88-4322-18-2. Catalog #: 20-83240) EDI-TIE, The 'Net place for UN/EDIFACT Provides technical information on EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport) - the United Nations standard for EDI. http://www.premenos.com/edi/edi.html, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, follow link: "understanding EDI" This is a good, short overview by Premenos about what EDI is, and what is needed to do it. WHAT IS EDI? How Does EDI Work? How Does The Data Move From My Application To The EDI Translator? What Do I Need To Do EDI? How Much Will It Cost? What About Other Costs? Can't I Do EDI Without Translating The Data? Can't I Write My Own Translator? WHY WOULD I USE EDI? Save Time and Money Improve Customer Service End Repetition Expand Your Customer Base EDI Glossary http://www.premenos.com/unedifact/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use UN/EDIFACT link. Download capability for information on UN/EDIFACT Standards: United Nations rules for Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport. They comprise a set of internationally agreed standards, directories and guidelines for the electronic interchange of structured data, and in particular that related to trade in goods and services between independent, computerized information systems. http://www.premenos.com/klaus/henry/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, Klaus' Korner -> Henry's Yellow UN/EDIFACT Book. On line details of UN/EDIFACT transactions. Henry's Yellow UN/EDIFACT Book: Introduction to UN/EDIFACT Messages The objective of this booklet is to give readers an overview of UN/EDIFACT (United Nations Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) messages at various stages of development. http://www.itu.ch/itudoc/un/edicore.html UN/EDIFACT Standards Database (EDICORE) PUBLICATIONS (3) WORKING PARTY 4 (7) Road Map & Index for UN/EDICORE (United Nations UN/EDIFACT Standards Database http://www.premenos.com/standards/X12/index/setindex.html, or with frames: http://www.premenos.com, use X12 link. On line details of X12 Transaction Sets Version 3040, down to segment detail level. Calendar of meetings and training actives. Not comprehensive, but carries a great deal of useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Calendar/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use Calendar of Events link. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/network/, or with frames http://www.premenos.com, use "Network Provider" link. List of companies providing value added network services. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Organization/ or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC Organizations link. List of EDI and EC organizations. Not comprehensive, but includes much useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/periodicals/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC publications link. Listing and contact information for many EC and EDI publications. This 160+ page book contains a great deal of useful information for those involved in choosing EDI translation software. http://globe.lmi.org/ediguide/ The Logistics Management Institute's: A Guide to EDI Translation Software, 1996 Edition. May be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader 2.0 or greater. (Acrobat download available along with the Guide.) Contents: A guide to EDI translation software, 1996 edition Understanding EDI translation software EDI translation software vendors EDI translation software vendor information EDI translation software functions and features Selecting EDI translation software EDI support and procurement software Glossary http://ftp.sterling.com/edi/FAQ.html is a list of frequently asked questions about doing EDI on the Internet. From AIAG's EDI Project Planner, introduction to Chapter 2: Managing Organizational Change in Support of Improved Business Process. This chapter is a guide to planning and managing change. The intention is that by reading it you will:
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Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book From AIAG's EDI Project Planner, introduction to Chapter 3: Business Planning Chapter 2 "Managing Business Change" provided an overview of how change in support of EDI can be implemented. In this chapter, we expand on the details of the most critical aspect of EDI implementation: the business planning. Table of contents
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Table of contents from AIAG's EDI Project Planner, chapter 4: Technical Planning
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Table of contents of AIAG's EDI Project Planner, Chapter 5: Application Development and Integration
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Assessment checklists to determine an organization's ability to manage change. Appendices B - F of AIAG's EDI Project Planner. B: Assessing ability to determine business objectives C: Assessing ability to use teams D: Ability to use lever of change E: Assessing coordination F: Assessing ability to implement metrics Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Detailed checklist of action items in implementing EC related technologies. Appendix G of AIAG's EDI Project Planner. Focus is on EDI, but most of the steps are relevant to all the forms of EC. Forty items fall into four sections:
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book VAN evaluation checklist, Appendix J of AIAG's EDI Project Planner. Useful list of functionality for both VAN and Internet based EDI. Includes details on:
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Detailed questions and checklists for assessing EDI translators and their vendors. Appendices M, N, and O of AIAG's EDI Project Planner M: Software selection steps (16 steps) N: Sample request for information for EDI translator (26 questions) O: Sample questionnaire for EDI translator user (45 questions) Q: EDI software features/functions matrix - (29 items) Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book http://www.premenos.com/Resources/internet/lists/, or with frames http://www.premenos.com/, use EDI mailing lists link.
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Implementation Strategy for EDI From The A to Z of EDI by Nahid M. Jilovec: pp. 199-210. Includes Worksheet for Developing EDI Strategy, p. 200; Worksheet for Implementation Plan: Business Steps, pp. 204-6; Worksheet for Implementation Plan: Technical Steps, p. 207; Action Plan for Establishing Trading Partner Agreement, p. 208. Contact/Availability: EDI World Bookstore 2021 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, FL 33020-2400 Phone: (954) 925-5900, (800) 336-4887-Fax: (954) 925-7533 E-mail: ediworld@ix.netcom.com http://www.pwr.com/EDIWORLD/default.html Price: $59.95 Medium: Book (ISBN: 1-88-4322-18-2. Catalog #: 20-83240) EDI Readiness Grid From The WHY EDI Guide for SMEs. The EDI Readiness Evaluation Grid is a decision-support tool designed to help SME managers assess their company's readiness for implementing EDI. The grid helps identify company strengths as well as areas where improvements might be made to facilitate adoption of EDI. It examines the level of use of EDI in your company's business sector, relations with its business partners, its organizational situation, degree of computerization as well as financial considerations. Contact/Availability: EDI World Institute World Trade Center 380, rue Saint-Antoine Quest, Bureau 3280 Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y 3X7 Phone: (514) 288-3555-Fax: (514) 288-4199 E-mail: ediwi@ediwi.ca Price: $5 + shipping & handling Medium: Booklet Pilot Implementation From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: pp. 7-1 to 7-12. Includes Pilot Implementation Checklist, Appendix R. This step is necessary before the production launch to ensure that the needs of all parties are met. Topics addressed include management of the pilot, selection of pilot participants, establishment of network communications, and the testing process. Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Production Implementation From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: Chapter 8. Production Implementation When the pilot implementation portion of the EDI program is complete, then you start the production roll-out which moves the rest of your trading partners to EDI. The experience gained form the pilot, along with the changes and enhancements suggested by the pilot participants, should provide you with the ability to execute a smooth ramp-up of your remaining suppliers. Table of contents
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book EDI-TIE, The 'Net place for UN/EDIFACT Provides technical information on EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport) - the United Nations standard for EDI. http://www.premenos.com/unedifact/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use UN/EDIFACT link. Download capability for information on UN/EDIFACT Standards: United Nations rules for Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport. They comprise a set of internationally agreed standards, directories and guidelines for the electronic interchange of structured data, and in particular that related to trade in goods and services between independent, computerized information systems. http://www.premenos.com/klaus/henry/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, Klaus' Korner -> Henry's Yellow UN/EDIFACT Book. On line details of UN/EDIFACT transactions. Henry's Yellow UN/EDIFACT Book: Introduction to UN/EDIFACT Messages The objective of this booklet is to give readers an overview of UN/EDIFACT (United Nations Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) messages at various stages of development. http://www.itu.ch/itudoc/un/edicore.html UN/EDIFACT Standards Database (EDICORE) PUBLICATIONS (3) WORKING PARTY 4 (7) Road Map & Index for UN/EDICORE (United Nations UN/EDIFACT Standards Database http://www.premenos.com/standards/X12/index/setindex.html, or with frames: http://www.premenos.com, use X12 link. On line details of X12 Transaction Sets Version 3040, down to segment detail level. Calendar of meetings and training actives. Not comprehensive, but carries a great deal of useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Calendar/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use Calendar of Events link. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/network/, or with frames http://www.premenos.com, use "Network Provider" link. List of companies providing value added network services. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Organization/ or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC Organizations link. List of EDI and EC organizations. Not comprehensive, but includes much useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/periodicals/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC publications link. Listing and contact information for many EC and EDI publications. http://ftp.sterling.com/edi/FAQ.html is a list of frequently asked questions about doing EDI on the Internet. From AIAG's EDI Project Planner, introduction to Chapter 2: Managing Organizational Change in Support of Improved Business Process. This chapter is a guide to planning and managing change. The intention is that by reading it you will:
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Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book From AIAG's EDI Project Planner, introduction to Chapter 3: Business Planning Chapter 2 "Managing Business Change" provided an overview of how change in support of EDI can be implemented. In this chapter, we expand on the details of the most critical aspect of EDI implementation: the business planning. Table of contents
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Table of contents from AIAG's EDI Project Planner, chapter 4: Technical Planning
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Table of contents of AIAG's EDI Project Planner, Chapter 5: Application Development and Integration
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: Chapter 6. Supply Base Review, Selection and Agreements In this chapter we will discuss:
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Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner Medium: Book Assessment checklists to determine an organization's ability to manage change. Appendices B - F of AIAG's EDI Project Planner. B: Assessing ability to determine business objectives C: Assessing ability to use teams D: Ability to use lever of change E: Assessing coordination F: Assessing ability to implement metrics Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Detailed checklist of action items in implementing EC related technologies. Appendix G of AIAG's EDI Project Planner. Focus is on EDI, but most of the steps are relevant to all the forms of EC. Forty items fall into four sections:
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Detailed checklists for managing technology implementation. Focus on EDI, but most items useful for any EC related technology. Appendices R - T of AIAG's EDI Project Planner. R: Pilot implementation checklist (9 general categories, 36 specific issues) S: Key production implementation points (6 general issues, 29 specific issues) T: EDI implementation master checklist (Major sections: Strategy, Change Management, Business Planning, Technical Planning, Application Development/Integration, Supply Base Review, Selection, and Agreements, Pilot Implementation, Production Implementation, Continuing Support and Process Improvement) http://www.premenos.com/Resources/internet/lists/, or with frames http://www.premenos.com/, use EDI mailing lists link.
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Application Development/Integration From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: Application Development/Integration Includes Example Of EDI Software Features/Function Matrix, Appendix Q. Table of contents
Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book EDI-TIE, The 'Net place for UN/EDIFACT Provides technical information on EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport) - the United Nations standard for EDI. http://www.premenos.com/unedifact/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use UN/EDIFACT link. Download capability for information on UN/EDIFACT Standards: United Nations rules for Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport. They comprise a set of internationally agreed standards, directories and guidelines for the electronic interchange of structured data, and in particular that related to trade in goods and services between independent, computerized information systems. http://www.premenos.com/klaus/henry/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, Klaus' Korner -> Henry's Yellow UN/EDIFACT Book. On line details of UN/EDIFACT transactions. Henry's Yellow UN/EDIFACT Book: Introduction to UN/EDIFACT Messages The objective of this booklet is to give readers an overview of UN/EDIFACT (United Nations Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) messages at various stages of development. http://www.itu.ch/itudoc/un/edicore.html UN/EDIFACT Standards Database (EDICORE) PUBLICATIONS (3) WORKING PARTY 4 (7) Road Map & Index for UN/EDICORE (United Nations UN/EDIFACT Standards Database http://www.premenos.com/standards/X12/index/setindex.html, or with frames: http://www.premenos.com, use X12 link. On line details of X12 Transaction Sets Version 3040, down to segment detail level. Calendar of meetings and training actives. Not comprehensive, but carries a great deal of useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Calendar/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use Calendar of Events link. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/network/, or with frames http://www.premenos.com, use "Network Provider" link. List of companies providing value added network services. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Organization/ or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC Organizations link. List of EDI and EC organizations. Not comprehensive, but includes much useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/periodicals/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC publications link. Listing and contact information for many EC and EDI publications. http://ftp.sterling.com/edi/FAQ.html is a list of frequently asked questions about doing EDI on the Internet. Table of contents from AIAG's EDI Project Planner, chapter 4: Technical Planning
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Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner Medium: Book From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: Chapter 7. Pilot Implementation When starting an EDI implementation, a crucial step is piloting the EDI system with selected trading partners to prove the system out and ensure its ability to handle your business needs. Table of contents: Select pilot participants Communication with participants Coordination and training of users involved in pilot Communications establishment Parallel test Monitor measurement criteria Compare EDI vs. non-EDI results (benchmarking) Certify and move pilot trading partners to production EDI (no paper) Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner Medium: Book From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: Chapter 8. Production Implementation When the pilot implementation portion of the EDI program is complete, then you start the production roll-out which moves the rest of your trading partners to EDI. The experience gained form the pilot, along with the changes and enhancements suggested by the pilot participants, should provide you with the ability to execute a smooth ramp-up of your remaining suppliers. Table of contents
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EDI-TIE, The 'Net place for UN/EDIFACT Provides technical information on EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport) - the United Nations standard for EDI. http://www.premenos.com/unedifact/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use UN/EDIFACT link. Download capability for information on UN/EDIFACT Standards: United Nations rules for Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport. They comprise a set of internationally agreed standards, directories and guidelines for the electronic interchange of structured data, and in particular that related to trade in goods and services between independent, computerized information systems. http://www.premenos.com/klaus/henry/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, Klaus' Korner -> Henry's Yellow UN/EDIFACT Book. On line details of UN/EDIFACT transactions. Henry's Yellow UN/EDIFACT Book: Introduction to UN/EDIFACT Messages The objective of this booklet is to give readers an overview of UN/EDIFACT (United Nations Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) messages at various stages of development. http://www.itu.ch/itudoc/un/edicore.html UN/EDIFACT Standards Database (EDICORE) PUBLICATIONS (3) WORKING PARTY 4 (7) Road Map & Index for UN/EDICORE (United Nations UN/EDIFACT Standards Database http://www.premenos.com/standards/X12/index/setindex.html, or with frames: http://www.premenos.com, use X12 link. On line details of X12 Transaction Sets Version 3040, down to segment detail level. Calendar of meetings and training actives. Not comprehensive, but carries a great deal of useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Calendar/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use Calendar of Events link. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/network/, or with frames http://www.premenos.com, use "Network Provider" link. List of companies providing value added network services. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Organization/ or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC Organizations link. List of EDI and EC organizations. Not comprehensive, but includes much useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/periodicals/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC publications link. Listing and contact information for many EC and EDI publications. This 160+ page book contains a great deal of useful information for those involved in choosing EDI translation software. http://globe.lmi.org/ediguide/ The Logistics Management Institute's: A Guide to EDI Translation Software, 1996 Edition. May be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader 2.0 or greater. (Acrobat download available along with the Guide.) Contents: A guide to EDI translation software, 1996 edition Understanding EDI translation software EDI translation software vendors EDI translation software vendor information EDI translation software functions and features Selecting EDI translation software EDI support and procurement software Glossary http://ftp.sterling.com/edi/FAQ.html is a list of frequently asked questions about doing EDI on the Internet. Table of contents from AIAG's EDI Project Planner, chapter 4: Technical Planning
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Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: Chapter 6. Supply Base Review, Selection and Agreements In this chapter we will discuss:
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Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner Medium: Book From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: Chapter 8. Production Implementation When the pilot implementation portion of the EDI program is complete, then you start the production roll-out which moves the rest of your trading partners to EDI. The experience gained form the pilot, along with the changes and enhancements suggested by the pilot participants, should provide you with the ability to execute a smooth ramp-up of your remaining suppliers. Table of contents
Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: Chapter 9. Continuing Support and Process Improvement Because of the constantly changing nature of EDI and Electronic Commerce, a company must plan a continuing program to evaluate and use any new developments. Additionally, companies need to continuously look at ways to improve their internal processes to increase speed and accuracy. Table of contents
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Business Planning From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: pp. 3-1 to 3-12. Includes Assessing Ability to Use Teams, Appendix C; Ability to Use levers of Change, Appendix D; Assessing Coordination, Appendix E; Assessing Ability to Implement Metrics, Appendix F; Action Plan, Appendix G; Business Process Evaluation Example, Appendix H. This section assists in setting up the organization to implement and support EDI. Planning tasks include reviewing business procedures, identifying and prioritizing projects, selecting project teams, assigning responsibilities, and defining company expectations from suppliers. Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book Technical Planning From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: pp. 4-1 to 4-45. Includes Critical Concepts For EDI, Appendix I; VAN Evaluation Checklist, Appendix J; VAN Pricing Example, Appendix K; Needs, Requirements and Constraints, Appendix L; Software Selection Steps, Appendix M; Sample Request For Information For EDI Translator, Appendix N; Sample Questionnaire For EDI Translator, Appendix O; Example Of EDI Survey, Appendix P. This section helps to determine the specifics of the transactions to be implemented. Using the AIAG recommended column of the AIAG Implementation Guidelines for Electronic Data Interchange, the particular transaction sets, segments and elements are reviewed to determine their use in a particular business application. Other technical issues addressed include communications, operations, Value Added Network (VAN) selection, network costs, staffing, hardware, and software. Contact/Availability: Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (810) 358-3570-Fax: (810) 358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/ Price: $80.00 (For complete EDI Project Planner) Medium: Book The WHY EDI Guide for SMEs This guide is for owners and managers of SMEs. It is a non-technical guide designed to help understand, evaluate, and plan the implementation of EDI. This guide is based on the experiences of 149 SMEs in North America, Europe and Australia. It shows how EDI has benefited these companies. The core of the guide is an in-depth look at the EDI experiences of 12 SMEs. The guide also provides an evaluation tool to help assess the company's readiness for EDI as well as guidelines, tips and resources to help implement EDI. The EDI Readiness Evaluation Grid is a decision-support tool designed to help SME managers assess their company's readiness for implementing EDI. The grid helps identify company strengths as well as areas where improvements might be made to facilitate adoption of EDI. It examines the level of use of EDI in your company's business sector, relations with its business partners, its organizational situation, degree of computerization as well as financial considerations. Contact/Availability: EDI World Institute World Trade Center 380, rue Saint-Antoine Quest, Bureau 3280 Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y 3X7 Phone: (514) 288-3555-Fax: (514) 288-4199 E-mail: ediwi@ediwi.ca The book (catalog #: 20-98390, $34.95) is also available from EDI World Bookstore, 2021 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, FL 33020-2400. Tel: (954) 925-5900, (800) 336-4887-Fax: (954) 925-7533. Price: $29.95 + $5.00 shipping & handling Medium: Book (ISBN: 1-896327-00-1) FAQ about Today's Cryptography, Version 3.0, RSA Laboratories This document is the third version of RSA Laboratories' popular, Frequently Asked Questions About Today's Cryptography. Completely revised and updated, it covers twice as many questions as the second version, which was published in September 1993. Contact/Availability: RSA Laboratories 100 Marine Parkway, Suite 500 Redwood City, CA 94065-1031 USA Phone: (415)595-7703-Fax: (415)595-4126 The document is available for downloading in PDF format at http://www.rsa.com/rsalabs/faq/ EDI Strategy From AIAG's EDI Project Planner: pp. 1-1 to 1-33. EDI must be included in the strategic direction of the company and be represented in the business plan. The chapter assists with the evaluation of current business practices and identifies areas where EDI can be used to improve business processes. Developing an EDI strategy forces a company to evaluate whether current business should be simplified, standardized, automated or integrated.
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http://www.premenos.com/edi/edi.html, or with frames, www.premenos.com, follow link: "understanding EDI" This is a good, short overview by Premenos about what EDI is, and what is needed to do it. WHAT IS EDI? How Does EDI Work? How Does The Data Move From My Application To The EDI Translator? What Do I Need To Do EDI? How Much Will It Cost? What About Other Costs? Can't I Do EDI Without Translating The Data? Can't I Write My Own Translator? WHY WOULD I USE EDI? Save Time and Money Improve Customer Service End Repetition Expand Your Customer Base EDI Glossary Calendar of meetings and training actives. Not comprehensive, but carries a great deal of useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Calendar/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use Calendar of Events link. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/Organization/ or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC Organizations link. List of EDI and EC organizations. Not comprehensive, but includes much useful information. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/periodicals/, or with frames, http://www.premenos.com, use EC publications link. Listing and contact information for many EC and EDI publications. http://ftp.sterling.com/edi/FAQ.html is a list of frequently asked questions about doing EDI on the Internet. http://www.premenos.com/Resources/internet/lists/, or with frames http://www.premenos.com/, use EDI mailing lists link.
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