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 →
EDI Transaction Organizational Relationships (816) Usage The EDI Organizational Relationships (816) transaction is used within Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards to communicate hierarchical information about organizational relationships. This particular transaction set is typically used to describe the relationships between different entities within an organization or across different organizations. The Organizational Relationships (816) transaction is used … Read More →