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Generate Transaction Document—Initiate a B2B transaction using back-office systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), order management, or supply chain management (SCM) systems. | Establish Connection—Connect to your trading partner directly or via shared services, such as VANs or marketplaces. Use any type of network, ranging from the Internet to T1/E1 lines to dial-in. | ||
Put Data in Standard Document Format—Convert the transaction document from the back-office system format to the correct community standard such as EDI, XML, CIDX, HIPAA or RosettaNet. | Send Authentication and Validate Sender—Ensure that the document came from the correct trading partner. Ensure that your trading partner intended to send the document to you. | ||
Establish a Connection—Connect to your trading partner directly, or via shared services such as VANs or marketplaces. Use any type of network, ranging from the Internet, to T1/E1 lines, to dial-in. | Ensure Confidentiality—Use encryption over the public Internet via AS2, S/FTP or VPNs, or use private network connections with your trading community. | ||
Send Authentication and Validate Recipient—Ensure that your communications are sent to the correct trading partner. Assure your trading partner that the received document is from your company. | Receive Document | ||
Ensure Confidentiality—Use encryption over the public Internet via AS2, S/FTP or VPNs, or use private network connections with your trading community. | Acknowledge Receipt—Make sure your trading partner knows you received the document. Choose from a variety of electronic mechanisms. | ||
Send Document | Convert Data Into Required Format for Processing—Convert the received document into a format your back-office systems can process. | ||
Validate Delivery—Ensure the trading partner has received the document. Choose a mechanism that is compatible with your systems. | Process Transaction—Deliver the document to your back-office system for processing. | ||
Reconcile Transaction with Origination Point—Provide visibility into the transaction's status. Avoid errors, phone calls, and rework. |