EDI Education: An Introduction
Book 1 of the 5-Part EDI Education Series
EDI can and is difficult for the uninitiated to read.
It is a “digital” representation of a human-readable document, like a purchase order for example.
By reading this short introduction into the world of EDI you will understand how it is structured, why it is necessary, what a standard is and what the individual pieces of data mean, and how they interrelate.
Book 1 of the 5-Part EDI Education Series
EDI can and is difficult for the uninitiated to read.
It is a “digital” representation of a human-readable document, like a purchase order for example.
By reading this short introduction into the world of EDI you will understand how it is structured, why it is necessary, what a standard is and what the individual pieces of data mean, and how they interrelate.
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PURCHASEBook 3 of the 5-Part EDI Education Series A briefing on the EDI Invoice. Selling and buying are called commerce, and when using EDI, you are involved in Electronic Commerce. So, read about how to simplify your invoicing, cut costs by not having to create, print, address, and stuff envelopes, and mail invoices to your customers. Learn how an electronic invoice can get you paid faster.
PURCHASEA complete briefing and education on EDI Having so many people ask me for a rolled-up version of the EDI Education Series; I decided to put together all 4 books of the EDI Education Series into a single volume. This is an updated rendition of the 4 books in the EDI Education Series. By reading and understanding the information between these covers you will have an excellent basis to be an asset to any EDI Department. The previous 4 books, which this is based upon, hold very different aspects of the EDI world. As such, they offer an excellent refresher on their specific topic. But, this 5th volume builds upon the previous four to empower you to become a very able EDI Analyst with the knowledge and ability of someone entering into the wonderful world of EDI. In 2024, this book has been expanded and updated, and you can rest assured that the information that appears in this book WILL make you a valued member of any EDI team.
PURCHASEGetting published can be a new world for some, here are a few tips and tricks I have learned over the years. The world of publishing is a very difficult one to break into if you are looking for a publisher in the traditional sense; but if you plan to "self-publish" there is an array of things you need to know in advance, or better yet, my experiences may just avoid the processes costing you money to learn a hard lesson. -----> I paid my dues, and you get the benefit!
PURCHASEBook 4 of the 7-Part Series Benjamin Jensen is selected to take over as the Director of the entire Archive Island complex, including all operations and locations. With that promotion comes both amazing responsibility in the guise of becoming one of the most powerful men in history, and a danger so terrifying it has never before surfaced. His promotion means that each of his compatriots is promoted to fill in the void as he and Brad Jorgen are propelled into intrigue and mystery. The big question on everyone’s lips is, will Benjamin measure up to match the job? Can Brad avert a disaster that could mean an end to the Jensen lineage? Why a reporter is permitted free run of the Archive Island complex is baffling to some but allowed to happen by all? Come and take this journey with us to explore the dark areas of space and the human condition and the soft spots in our Family.
PURCHASEFor the past three decades, Chris Cancilla has been putting his thoughts on paper. For fun, for controversy, and education. Collected in this book are a selection of stories, longer and not so long, that allow you to peer into the mind of this very interesting author. Give the collection a chance, read it in order, your order. It makes no difference as each chapter is a unique story or topic. but above all, have fun reading.
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PURCHASEBook 4 of the 5-Part EDI Education Series A briefing on the Advanced Ship Notice / ASN! The ASN, or 856, is seriously one of the most misunderstood documents in EDI. People try to avoid them like the plague. Why? They don’t understand them. If you understood the ASN, the 856, you would be comfortable reading, and yes mapping, the 856 into your repertoire of documents. Learn how easy it is to create an electronic ASN.
PURCHASEBook 5 of the 5-Part EDI Education Series The final and complete briefing, and education, on the basics of X12 - EDI. I was having so many people ask me for a rolled-up version of the EDI Education Series, I decided to put together; all 4 books into a single volume. This is an updated rendition of the 4 previous books in the EDI Education Series and by reading and understanding the information between these covers you will have an excellent basis to be an asset to any EDI Department. The interesting thing is that if you read all 5 books in order, they build on one another. This book, book 5, is the final stage in the understanding of X12 EDI, and will also provide you with an understanding to read the documents, including the other standards, in a way you were not able to before. New information has been added in this installment, read and learn EDI!!
PURCHASEThe TV Series ended abruptly and I hate when a loop is not closed. Here is the next episode in the series and and maybe a little beyond.