DoD Electronic Commerce (EC)/Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in Contracting Report
DoD Electronic Commerce (EC)/Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in Contracting Report

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Published: 1993

Total Pages: 308

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Use of Electronic Commerce (EC)/Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to support Department of Defense (DoD) procurement processes has been under consideration for some time. A 1988 Deputy Secretary of Defense memo calls for maximum use of EDI, based on 10 years of DoD EDI investigation and experiments. In 1990, Defense Management Review Decision 941 stated, 'The strategic goal of DoD's current efforts is to provide the department with the capability to initiate, conduct, and maintain its external business related transactions and internal logistics, contracting, and financial activities without requiring the use of hard copy media.' The EC in Contracting PAT membership reflected a broad cross section of Military Services and Defense Agencies working on a full-time basis for 60 days. The diversity of the EC in Contracting PAT ensured that the needs and concerns of all DoD components were addressed during the creation of the report. The resultant plan, therefore, represents a comprehensive approach for implementing EC throughout the DoD.

The Implementation of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) with Defense Transportation Operations
The Implementation of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) with Defense Transportation Operations

Author: John G. Meier

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Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

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Organizations have traditionally relied on paper to conduct business transactions. Although proven to be an effective and convenient medium for this purpose, paper may no longer be the most efficient. Advances in computers, communication, and electronic technology have provided alternatives to this traditional way of conducting business transactions. One such concept is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), which allows information to be processed faster, more accurately, and at a lower cost than similar manual, paper-based, processing systems. This thesis examines the application of EDI to Defense transportation operations and includes a discussion of data format standards, hardware, software, and communications requirements. The Defense transportation EDI operating concepts involve the linking of carriers, MTMC, defense shipping activities, and DoD finance centers, which allows the electronic exchange of business data such as Government bills of lading, freight rate tenders, and carrier payment information. EDI involves more than simply automating existing business documents and processes; when properly implemented, EDI is a catalyst for streamlining inefficient, redundant, and outdated business practices.

Implementation of Electronic Data Interchange in the Department of Defense
Implementation of Electronic Data Interchange in the Department of Defense

Author: Robert B. Turner

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Published: 1993

Total Pages: 0

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The Department of Defense (DoD) has emphasized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) since 1988 when the Deputy Secretary of Defense issued a policy directive that EDI was to become 'the way of doing business' for DoD in the future. The focus of this research is on how private industry is implementing EDI, and specifically how EDI is being used in the procurement and acquisitions environment. The results from a survey of private industry showed that (1) EDI use will continue to grow in the procurement environment and that most impediments to EDI will be resolved with time and experience; (2) EDI must be adopted by the critical mass before the full benefits and savings will be recognized by DoD and industry; (3) top level management support and a detailed, well thought out strategic EDI plan are mandatory for successful implementation of EDI; and (4) the transaction sets currently being used by private industry for procurements and acquisitions limit DoD EDI opportunities for large purchases. Recognizing these conclusions, recommendations to DoD are then presented ... Electronic Data Interchange(EDI).

Summary Report on the DOD Implementation of Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange in Contracting for Small Purchases and the Federal Acquisition Computer Network
Summary Report on the DOD Implementation of Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange in Contracting for Small Purchases and the Federal Acquisition Computer Network

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Published: 1997

Total Pages: 35

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The overall objective was to review the DoD implementation of electronic commerce/electronic data interchange for small purchases. The specific objectives were to identify impediments to timely and effective implementation of electronic commerce/electronic data interchange through FACNET.

Electronic Data Interchange
Electronic Data Interchange

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Exports, Tax Policy, and Special Problems

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Published: 1991

Total Pages: 352

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