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EDI System Architecture

An EDI system is based on three architectural elements:
 
Application Software
is where the business information is created and used - eg: order entry and accounts payable systems. Presumably, the company already has this.
Translation Software
is required to convert internal representation of data to and from the standard formats used in EDI. This can usually be supplied by the EDI provider as part of a complete turnkey package. Such packages can be based on many types of equipment, from PCs to mainframes.
EDI Provider
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Note: PC-based translation software is regarded as suitable for small businesses starting out with EDI. However:
 

 


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