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documents and processes; when properly implemented, EDI is a catalyst for streamlining inefficient, redundant, and outdated business practices.

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: 147

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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.

Electronic Data Interchange in Defense Transportation
Electronic Data Interchange in Defense Transportation

Author: Thomas W. Heard

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Published: 1987

Total Pages: 185

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In a previous study for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, we found that the private sector was beginning to make extensive use of techniques for the electronic exchange of transportation information. We also concluded that those techniques - Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - could be applied in Defense Transportation and proposed that DoD undertake a demonstration test to establish the feasibility of electronically exchanging Government Bill of Lading and freight invoice information between its transportation activities and private motor carriers. This report presents the results of that test. Test results show that the DoD can substantially reduce its transportation paperwork by using EDI techniques to pass transportation information. The benefits from doing to include reduced clerical effort, greater accuracy, and more timely information. For the DoD to obtain those benefits, some organizations will find it necessary to realign organizational and functional responsibilities and to change business methods and operating procedures. To ensure that the DoD embarks on an effective and productive EDI program, we recommend that the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Production and Logistics) prepare a long-range plan for implementing EDI, upgrade DoD's largest freight payment center to operate in an electronic environment, and prescribe use of the EDI standard developed by the transportation industry. (rh).

Implementing Electronic Data Interchange to Provide In-Transit Visibility
Implementing Electronic Data Interchange to Provide In-Transit Visibility

Author: Mark S. Danigole

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Published: 2000-06-01

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 9781423587170

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Computers, information systems, and communications systems are being used in the transportation industry to replace cumbersome, paper-based communications processes. In every US contingency, the lack of visibility over troop movements and cargo shipments has limited the military's ability to effectively conduct operational plans. Current Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives provide some level of in-transit visibility (ITV), but are we using effective tools to gain ITV of all DoD assets within the Defense Transportation System (DTS)? The purpose of this study is to address the ITV issues and concerns that exist with gaining visibility of commercially transported DoD personnel and equipment. This study highlights the operating procedures and systems used by the DoD to electronically interface with commercial information systems to provide complete ITV. This analysis concludes that the Defense Transportation Electronic Data Interchange (DTEDI) Program Implementation Plan provides an avenue for commercial shipment data collection and establishes a means by which this information is made available to Global Transportation Network (GTN) users. However, data errors and technology changeover, exacerbated by uncertain Congressional funding levels, provide barriers to DTEDI program efforts.

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: 116

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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).

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: 2008

Total Pages: 116

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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).

Implementing Electronic Data Interchange to Provide In-Transit Visibility
Implementing Electronic Data Interchange to Provide In-Transit Visibility

Author: Air Force Institute of Technology

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-03-12

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781508830825

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Computers. information systems. and communications systems are being used in the transportation industry to replace cumbersome, paper-based communications processes. In every US contingency, the lack of visibility over troop movements and cargo shipments has limited the military's ability to effectively conduct operational plans. Current Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives provide some level of in- transit visibility (ITV). but are we using effective tools to gain ITV of all DoD assets within the Defense Transportation System (DTS) The purpose of this study is to address the ITV issues and concerns that exist with gaining visibility of commercially transported DoD personnel and equipment. This study highlights the operating procedures and systems used by the DoD to electronically interface with commercial information systems to provide complete ITV . This analysis concludes that the Defense Transportation Electronic Data Interchange (DTEDI) Program Implementation Plan provides an avenue for commercial shipment data collection and establishes a means by which this information is made available to Global Transportation Network (GTN) users. However, data errors and technology changeover, exacerbated by uncertain Congressional funding levels, provide barriers to DTEDI program efforts.