VICS EDI Communication Methods: Internet Connection and VANs Internet tools may be used by companies to facilitate EDI. Exchanging business information via the Internet is currently most commonly accomplished through the use of forms-based EDI or email attachments. Email Attachment Method The Internet can be used to transmit standard EDI transactions as email message attachments. Unlike forms-based EDI, … Read More →
EDI Communication Methods: Direct / Indirect EDI data may be communicated between parties directly, or indirectly using third-party communications networks. Based on internal cost/benefit analysis, companies must determine which communications option to adopt – or to employ a combination of direct and indirect communication methods. Figure below illustrates the basic communications options available. Direct Communication Methods Case 1: Sender and receiver communicate … Read More →
Computer and Communication Requirements for implementing VICS EDI Processes VICS EDI can be implemented using mainframe computers, mid-range computers (e.g., AS400) or personal computers (PCs) — or any combination of these. For example, some companies install VICS EDI translation software on the mainframe host computer they use to run their internal application systems, and they send and receive … Read More →
Implementation of VICS EDI Basics Processing The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standard (VICS) EDI is the EDI standard used and maintained by the retail industry. VICS EDI bridges the information gap between companies with different computer configurations. VICS EDI is also independent of a company’s internal application systems. It interfaces with application systems rather than being integrated with them. Implementation … Read More →