A business approach that assures the receipt of a product at a manufacturing site just in time to be used in the manufacturing process. An EDI software solution that has been pre-configured according to the EDI specification of a hub organization in order to simplify EDI implementation. LAN Local Area Network. A network of computers that enables access to the same computer software and files from all locations. Mailbox A file storage area where data is placed until it can be retrieved by the intended receiver.
Mapping See data mapping.
Refers to EDI transaction sets used in the direct store delivery segment of the grocery industry. Odette An EDI standard used by the European automotive industry. PIDX Petroleum Industry Data Exchange. The organization which develops EDI data requirements for the petroleum industry and represent the industry regarding maintenance of the X12 standard. A computer application that enables the seller to collect product identification information at the time of sale.