The Evolution to Electronic Data Interchange: Are There Benefits at All Stages of Implementation?

摘要

Many companies implement electronic data interchange (EDI) as part of their customer / supplier partnerships. Both the customer and supplier expect to gain operational and competitive benefits. A midsize midwestern supplier company received minimal benefits from their EDI installation. Reviewing their implementation issues canaid other suppliers as they investigate EDI. The benefits companies expect to receive from EDI should be evaluated against other companies' experiences.