Electronic Data Interchange in the Information Industry

Modelling Electronic Data Interchange through Simulation: an Industry-wide Perspective

Business process modelling (BPM) is an emerging field of simulation application. Simulation of business processes is increasingly being recognised as an extremely useful tool for assessing the feasibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of process re-engineering decisions. However, almost all of the reported experience is confined to re-engineering initiatives within a single organisation. The p...

The use of electronic data interchange for supply chain coordination in the food industry

Supply chain management (SCM) is concerned with the relationship between a company and its suppliers and customers. It is characterized by interorganizational coordination: companies working jointly with their customers and suppliers to integrate activities along the supply chain to effectively supply product to customers. More developed SCM is indicated by systematic integration, i.e. standard...

Managed care: electronic data interchange.

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is fueling a revolution in the health care industry. The potential for significant reductions in the administrative costs of paying medical claims has everyone from the Health Insurance Association of America, both Democratic and Republican members of Congress, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and even the President of the...

Electronic Commerce and Electronic Data Interchange in the Public Sector

The State Government in California has recognized the value of Electronic Commerce (EC) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technologies in reducing the cost and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing and contracting transactions, as well as furthering its other social and economic goals [5]. The State was also encouraged by the successful implementations of EC by the State ...

Secure Electronic Data Interchange over the Internet