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EDI Versus. IT 3700 Brent Johnston. EDI Sender and Receiver don’t have to have the same format Uses EDI Translation Software. Email Sender and Receiver must have the same format Sender and receiver can share common files through hardware. EDI versus Email. EDI
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EDI Versus IT 3700 Brent Johnston
EDI Sender and Receiver don’t have to have the same format Uses EDI Translation Software Email Sender and Receiver must have the same format Sender and receiver can share common files through hardware EDI versus Email
EDI Automated according to current records Information is accurate Reduced Operational expenses Manual Ordering Must rely on individuals to be accurate Human error is a possibility Increase in Operational expenses EDI versus Manual Ordering
EDI Completely Automated Purchase Order Easier to Read FAX Must physically handle purchase order Possible miscommunication due to poor quality EDI versus FAX
Strategic and Operational Benefits Strategic • Faster Trading Cycle • Enables Just-in-Time Manufacturing Techniques • Creates responsiveness in highly competitive Markets Operational • Reduced Costs- paper/postage costs cut/manual processing costs reduced • Improved Cash Flow • Security and Error reduction