Implementation Of Electronic Data Interchange Research Articles

The Impact of Electronic Data Interchange on Accounting Systems

Purpose: Electronic Data Interchange has positively impacted the accounting system considering several steps achieved due to the ability to execute several business-related tasks efficiently and fast without any human error. The present studies on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) 's role in accounting systems refer to it as an interchange mechanism that has guided the exchange of business information driven by a standardized format by eliminating handwritten or manual tasks to electronic, digitalized, and globally reliable systems. This paper will provide a comprehensive analysis of the study to explore the role of Electronic Data Interchange on the accounting system and how its adoption is changing financial performance due to its efficiency and effectiveness. The analysis will create mass awareness of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) use and its adoption, besides its acceptability by the entire European trading community. Theoretical Framework: Electronic data interchange (EDI) has improved accounting systems practices by eliminating paper and introducing information exchange and transactions through high-speed electronic controls without human intervention. Based on the Electronic Data Interchange's progressive background, it has created a rapid development and shift by several organization accounting systems as shown in several present studies. Design Methodology: This research used analytical and descriptive data collection tools to investigate the role of electronic data interchange in the project work of accounting systems in organizations. The data was obtained after multiple case studies to observe various kinds of Data Interchange diffusion in Europe and Romani. Several researchers like O'Callaghan and open-ended questionnaires were primarily developed to collect data from banks that use electronic data interchange in Europe and Romania. A simple random sampling mechanism was used to spread the data collection tools to the manager. A descriptive data analysis factorial technique was used to analyze the data supporting the role of electronic data interchange in accounting systems. Data collected was analyzed in bar graphs based on the case studies to show the role of EDI adoption among several organizations in the accounting system. Findings: The study findings indicated that management of European companies in assessing completion among the banking sector members using E.D.I must be adopted dur to several advantages such as increased efficiency as seen in their accounting systems. Research Practical and Social Implication: This research demonstrates that the implementation of Electronic Data Interchange can significantly impact accounting systems by improving efficiency, accuracy, and accountability. In the context of accounting systems, EDI can be used to automate the flow of financial transactions between organizations, such as invoicing, purchase orders, and payments. Originality/ Value: The results of this study suggest that there is the potential of E.D.I to make a significant impact on the field, improving and simplifying accounting activities and streamlining organization efficiency.

Teaching case: electronic data interchange in port information systems

ABSTRACT Sea ports play an essential role in oceanic transport of cargo in global supply chains. Today, the maritime industry is facing many challenges, including efficiently and effectively integrating national and international participants. The lack of transparency and flexibility results in lengthened shipping time, worsened service levels, waste of resources, and higher costs. This challenge can be addressed with the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) as a major component of modern Port Information Systems. The main purpose of this case is to study how the application of EDI can improve port operations at Mapulo, Zuanbia in Southeast Asia. This case helps students and practitioners understand important information systems related issues in port operations. In addition, the case allows both groups to consider further refinements, given that most emerging countries are often faced with a lack of resources. This is a fictitious case. The data cited in the case are based upon the implementation of EDI at an actual port in an emerging nation but the name and location of the port have been disguised. Any similarity contained herein to actual persons, businesses, events, etc. is purely coincidental and is the responsibility of the author(s). Please contact the case author(s) directly with any concerns.

Implementation of Electronic Data Interchange as a Method of Communication Between Customers and Transport Company

Automation of processes related to data exchange is an effective way of communication between two or more independent entities. The paper deals with the necessity of implementation Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) into processes of the transport company and suggests applying this system as a method of communication between customers and a transport company. The transport company can simplify and speed up all the processes within transportation chain by the implementation of EDI and a suitable interface for application programming.

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electronic Data Interchange

Implementation of electronic data interchange (EDI) is thus more desirable and will be one of the major determinants of business success of a company. Despite the current pressure of the public sphere and all the benefits that the adoption of EDI provides, the expansion of this technology is still a minority in the Czech Republic. The aim of this paper is to identify the specifics of EDI adoption, quantify their significance, mutual conditionality and propose a new general model of EDI adoption in businesses. The conclusions of this document are based on the primary data collected through a questionnaire survey in 2015. There were the key factors influencing the likelihood of EDI adoption and their interconnectedness identified. This model reflects the main determinants of the adoption of exchange structured messages for businesses as perceived benefits, external pressure, readiness, attitude of CEO, type of product, participation of trading partners, character of company etc. This study provides a comprehensive survey of motives and barriers of EDI adoption for enterprises, which are aware of the necessary interoperability within the single European market and its highly competitive environment.

An Empirical Investigation of EDI Usage and Performance Improvement in Food Supply Chains

The use of electronic data interchange (EDI) and related coordination activities among supply chain members can improve supply chain performance. This study examines the relationship between a number of variables relating to EDI usage and supply chain coordination activities and performance improvements in efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. Our main research questions are: (1) how does a firm's approach to its EDI implementation and supply chain coordination affect the type and amount of performance improvement? and (2) what factors are critical to the successful implementation of EDI? Using data from a survey of the food industry's supply chain members, we build logistic regression models to identify the most important factors relating to a successful EDI implementation and performance improvement. We find that, while several different factors contribute to the various aspects of the performance improvement, developing EDI systems with a focus on a firm's customers is critical to the improvement of all performance measures.

Factors affecting the implementation of electronic data interchange in Korea

Although there have been a number of studies of the determinant factors of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) implementation, most studies were carried out in the United States or Europe. The purpose of this study is to identify the determinant factors which affect implementation of EDI systems by Korean companies. Decentralization, EDI standards, technical compatibility, technical support by EDI vendors, education and training and participation of trading partners positively affect the extent of EDI usage. Formalization, technical compatibility, user involvement and participation of trading partners affect EDI integration with internal applications. Top management support and the participation of trading partners promote the extent of EDI operations. This study provides evidence of the effect of important determinant factors such as participation of trading partners and technical compatibility replicating previous EDI studies conducted in that US and Europe. For policy makers ad EDI developers, this study provides insights as to appropriate measures and incentives system designed to encourage EDI and B2B implementation.

Implementation of EDI in Hong Kong: an empirical analysis

Electronic data interchange (EDI) plays a major part in improving organizational competitiveness in the twenty‐first century global market. Telecommunication technologies have improved the effectiveness of communication along the value chain. Information technology (IT) has been helpful in integrating various functional areas within and outside organisations. This paper uses empirical research to study the application of EDI in Hong Kong. In a survey of Hong Kong companies, questions are asked about perceived barriers to implementation of EDI, perceived benefits achievable through EDI, and critical success factors for the adoption of EDI. The main objective of this study is to develop a framework for enhancing the application and implementation of IT with a view to improved organizational competitiveness.

Turbulent markets need flexible supply chain communication

This paper consists of three main sections. The first section discusses market turbulence and the transition from mass production to mass customization as driving forces for organizational change and optimization, which leads to IT-support and virtual enterprises. The second section describes the key-elements of supply chain management as one building block for virtual enterprises. Low-cost and flexible Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the key-enabler to automate the interactions between companies and their partners. In the third section, a complete concept and a prototype realization for Internet EDI-using XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is proposed. This approach is based on Internet and XML, because the implementation of traditional EDI (e.g. EDIFACT, ANSI X.12) is mostly too costly for small and medium sized enterprises, which has to be integrated as suppliers and customers in a supply chain. XML will be the international standard for Internet communication in the near future.

Effects of organizational characteristics on EDI implementation in Korea

Electronic data interchange (EDI) has been increasingly adopted in Korean industries to facilitate their online transactions with customers and suppliers. We investigate organizational factors affecting successful implementation of EDI in current Korean industries. Regression models are developed and tested using survey results from 110 Korean companies that have been using EDI.

Implementing Electronic Data Interchange: A Nontechnological Perspective

:This paper investigates the success factors for implementing electronic data interchange (EDI). Previous research has highlighted the fact that these success factors are broader than just the technological issues associated with a new system. The importance of nontechnological issues during the implementation of EDI was investigated and verified by this study. At the initial stage of implementing EDI the technological and nontechnological factors are of equal importance. However, because technological issues are more easily controlled and thus managed, the issues that require the most management effort are nontechnological. This study shows that the key nontechnological success factors, in order of importance, are planning, top management commitment, the management of trading partner relationships, the degree of structural integration achieved, education and training, and staffing the implementation team.

REENGINEERING CHANNEL REORDERING PROCESSES TO IMPROVE TOTAL SUPPLY‐CHAIN PERFORMANCE

This paper discusses the relationship between business process reengineering and channel performance for firms implementing electronic data interchange (EDI) linkages within the U.S. grocery industry. Both quantitative and qualitative data sources are combined to test the hypothesis that channel transformation involving adoption of EDI and redesign of replenishment processes enables performance improvements more than an order of magnitude greater than implementation of EDI alone. This new process, enabled by EDI, provides retailers with 50‐ 100% higher inventory turns for products on continuous replenishment processes (CRP) relative to retailer performance using traditional ordering processes. Firms adopting EDI without using CRP to reengineer the ordering processes have failed to realize any statistically significant improvements in either inventory levels or warehouse stockouts. This research provides evidence to support the claims of process reengineering that are common in the popular business press, but for which statistically significant empirical evidence is minimal. The findings of the research also demonstrate the potential improvements that firms can realize through extending the business process reengineering concept to include the firms' entire supply chain.

Information technology and the efficiency of materials supply: The implementation of EDI in the Swedish construction industry

Electronic data interchange (EDI) and other forms of information technology have attracted a lot of interest as a means for making the materials supply system more efficient. Potential cost savings and the opportunities for increased competitiveness have been recognized by, among others, the large Swedish construction companies. However, despite this interest in EDI communication and several years of industry-wide development work, practical use is still very limited. The purpose of this article is to describe and analyse the potential advantages of EDI, and to identify and analyse implementation problems and barriers that contribute to the slow rate of diffusion.

The impact of public policy on the diffusion and implementation of EDI: An evaluation of the TEDIS programme

The objective of this paper is to scrutinise the impact of public policy on the diffusion and implementation of electronic data interchange among firms (EDI): How do specific measures and policies in general, affect a particular company's accrued costs for business transactions entered into and, more specifically, the costs to set up and maintain EDI links with other, both private and public business partners. The facilitation of EDI through regulatory, institutional and market policies is instrumental to the industrial policy of the CEC. It constitutes a major step in the direction of the Single (European) Market and the harmonisation of legal frameworks as well as business practices within the Common Market. Commencing with this emerging technology may be regarded as the critical move that will necessarily facilitate future harmonisation in an area where a mere minimum of national regulations exist to date, thereby making easier to promote EU regulations. It is shown, how the goals of the CEC (Commission of the European Communities) industrial policy have been applied to, and elaborated within, the TEDIS programme, one of its lesser know programmes.

Networks of collaboration or conflict? Electronic data interchange and power in the supply chain

This paper is concerned with the way in which the design and use of interorganizational information systems reflect the strategic interests of powerful corporate players and the struggles of those players for domination in the marketplace. The paper draws upon the insights developed within the sociology of technology, in which innovation is not simply a technical-rational process of ‘solving problems’; it also involves economic and political processes in articulating interests, building alliances and struggling over outcomes. To illustrate the way in which powerful users seek to have their interests articulated in information systems, the paper discusses the design and implementation of electronic data interchange in a major UK motor manufacturer, highlighting the economic, political and cultural factors which have conditioned the design and use of this system. It then sets these findings in the context of the automotive industry more broadly, and compares them with experiences in another sector, retailing. The paper concludes that the design and use of electronic trading networks are more strongly shaped by the competitive environment than by contemporary ‘popular’ management ideas.

EDI in retailing: implementation and prospects in Ireland

This paper presents a detailed examination of a pilot study carried out to investigate the application of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in the retail sector, in the Republic of Ireland. EDI is evaluated in the context of recent developments in the information technology area. The paper identifies the barriers/obstacles that need to the addressed if the diffusion of EDI is to be speeded up. Some of these barriers are common to those experienced in comparable investigations in America, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. Finally a strategy for the implementation of EDI in the Republic of Ireland is presented, based on the findings of the pilot study. In this section, the paper highlights the difficulties arising from the situation where there is a lack of commonly internationally agreed standard in operation. While competitive advantages can be attained by adopters of EDI, this will be contingent upon other participants within the sector network also adhering to the system. It is envisaged that, by ...

Planning for electronic data interchange

AbstractThere is an abundance of literature about the impact of the new electronic communications technologies and most of the authors attest to its value and theoretical benefits. Many organizations are working in this area and producing novel implementations, but for the general company there is little that is of help in planning for these systems. In order to overcome this deficiency, this article presents a detailed analysis of electronic data interchange (EDI) undertaken by a large number of U.S. companies. The results suggest a model of strategic implementation which illustrates how factors such as the nature of markets and distribution channels, organizational structure and process and buyer power influence the implementation of EDI with suppliers and customers. Five generic EDI strategies have been identified and the impact of market share and IT expertise on these are discussed. Finally, the authors give their views on some of the long–term issues and suggest some possible outcomes.

Implementing Electronic Data Interchange

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the direct electronic transmission, computer to computer, of standard business forms between two organizations. In the purchasing environment, documents are transmitted “over the wire,” eliminating the need to generate hard copies and to distribute them manually. By utilizing EDI in purchasing, a buyer and a supplier are operating in a near ‘real-time’ environment, which can reduce incoming material delays by shortening procurement lead times. This article is the second of two reports that present the results of a nuQor research project, funded by the Computer Information Systems and Technology Group of the National Assodation of Purchasing Management and Michigan State University, that focused on the implementation of electronic data interchange in a purchasing environment. The article presents a framework that can help managers find patterns and trends in the EDI system design and instaUation process in order to develop a useful model for EDI implementation in their firms.

Electronic Data Interchange: Does It Change the Purchasing Process?

Applications of electronic data interchange (EDI) are found today with increasing frequency in the purchasing community. As its use increases, EDI exerts a noticeable influence on purchasing activities. The use of EDI appears to improve vendor relationships and to increase purchasing productivity without changing the basic nature of the purchasing process. A widespread foundation for the implementation of EDI now exists in a number of industries; hence, the use of EDI is expected to grow significantly. Both purchasing and supplier management should be prepared to become familiar with EDI concepts and to explore potential applications of EDI in their own organizations.