Electronic data interchange and E Guide - Resources and Review

Results of six case studies offering a view of EDI implementation in the book
world. The subjects included a publisher, bookseller, wholesaler, library supplier, an academic library and a public library.
 
A not
for-profit organisation that supports the development and use of EDI standards in electronic commerce. DISA's primary services are providing operational support for the X12 and UN/EDIFACT standards development process; maintaining and publishing EDI standards; and providing educational seminars, conferences, and related informational services.
 
A not
for profit research organisation with members from the publishing community. Aims to provide accurate and current research information about the industry for its members and others. Includes the BISAC Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Guide.
 
Report examining the potential of electronic delivery of government services, and proposing a strategy to achieve beneficial results. Argues that government electronic services must be user led, that there is a need to involve private and voluntary sectors, and that new structures are required to ensure the electronic transformation takes place. Report is presented in PDF or plain text formats.
 
Pan
European Book Sector EDI group. Coordinates the development, promotion and implementation of EDI in the books and serials sectors. Membership of EDITEUR is open to individual enterprises with an interest in EDI in the book trade, and to relevant associations.
 
Simplix specialises in bringing electronic data interchange (EDI) to the US business community.
 
Collection of articles on aspects of electronic commerce, including electronic payment, EDI, electronic publishing, privacy and security and the underlying questions of underlying questions of information systems. Consultancy pages and an annotated bibliography are included.
 
Paper presented at Libtech 95 about implementation issues of Electronic Data Interchange and how it is more than an extension of automated ordering. Headings include 'establishing the trading relationship', 'developing a rationale for message implementation', 'handling EDI messages in a de
centralised environment', and 'options available for libraries'.
 
Examines the potential impact of digital technologies on societies and economies, identifies areas where action is required to ensure that Scotland obtains maximum benefit from the technology, and suggests methods to speed progress in these areas. The report is presented as a PDF file.
 
EDI for the Book World prepared in association with Book Industry Communications. Looks at the application of Electronic Data Interchange in the Book Industry, and includes information on its application, the importance of EDI standards in the book trade, national and international standards, and communication EDI messages. Also includes several EDI case studies.
 
Topics covered by the reports include electronic document delivery, open systems and electronic data interchange.
 
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