EDI

An EDI message contains a string of data elements, each of which represents a singular fact, such as a price, product model number, and so forth, separated by delimiter. The entire string is called a data segment. One or more data segments framed by a header and trailer form a transaction set, which is the EDI unit of transmission (equivalent to a message). A transaction set often consists of what would usually be contained in a typical business document or form. The parties who exchange EDI transmissions are referred to as trading partners.

EDI messages can be encrypted. EDI is one form of e-commerce, which also includes e-mail and fax.

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Read more about EDI: - The EDIFACT standard is available at the UN-EDIFACT database, EDICORE . - You can find out more at the Web site of the Data Interchange Standards Association (DISA) . - Search400.com has hundreds of links related to electronic data interchange.

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