Bonjour Leda,
For sure, you will receive tons of email from EDI software suppliers....
If one of them is Trinary Systems, please contact me.
I would like to share some information with you.
Good luck in your quest,
Regards,
Robert Richer
Coordonnateur Commerce Électronique
Electronic Commerce Coordinator
IPEX Inc.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: ECEdge [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 6:43 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Looking to replace Tie Commerce EDI-Map /EDITRAN
>
> Thank you Dave for your input. I purpose of this
> translator will be to create maps to generate a flat
> file input/output. The current EDI process creates a
> flat file that is run through a powerful interface
> program which loads all the databases automatically.
> We need to replicate the current flate file output to
> utilize the existing interface programs. With this
> process my client is able to maintain one version per
> transaction for all their 80 plus trading partners.
> The interface program is the real brains behind the
> integration. As long as the same flat file is
> created, the EDI software will translate the EDI file
> into or out of a designated flat file layout.
>
> I am really looking for a translator that will be an
> excellent mapping tool, exceptional Trading Partner
> manager, Audit the traffic in a database structure so
> we are able to create custom reporting, has a version
> migration tool, supplies upgrades to all of our
> standards yearly, excellent customer support with
> human beings anwering the phone, works with the
> current communication (frame relay/FTP)and many other
> details that have been identified as a software
> requirement.
>
> One of the concerns I do have is auditing the process
> from the Translator environment to the HP. Controls
> will need to be in place. Currently, all processing
> of the EDI translation and the data integration is
> contained within the HP environment.
>
> As you are aware, a migration from an HP to another
> platform is a major undertaking for a corporation.
> Unfortunately, my client is unable to wait for a
> platform decision before we select the new EDI
> software. Thus, I must select a solution that is
> non-platform dependent. We need to avoid purchasing a
> solution for the current HP just to migrate to a new
> EDI solution once the new platform has been
> determined.
>
> Any wisdom you can offer to address any negative
> situations I may be heading into would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you again .
>
> Leda
>
> --- Dave Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Leda,
> >
> > Speaking as a developer and vendor of manufacturing,
> > distribution and EDI
> > translation software, unless your client plans to
> > run R&R EDI, I would like
> > to suggest that your client select the back-end
> > software to which they plan
> > to migrate, and then select their EDI translation
> > software so that it can be
> > integrated with their back-end software.
> >
> > The cost of an EDI translator is a drop in the
> > bucket compared with the cost
> > of integrating that translator into the user's
> > back-end software so that,
> > for example, incoming purchase orders are converted
> > into sales orders,
> > shippers (and, in some cases, carton contents) are
> > translated into ASN's,
> > invoices are translated into invoices, etc. without
> > any reentry of data.
> >
> > There is no end of issues and horror stories faced
> > by members of the this
> > list about problems with data moving between
> > disparate application software
> > packages (back-end software and EDI translators),
> > disparate data bases, and
> > disparate operating systems.
> >
> > Now, of all times, your client has the freedom to
> > avoid those issues.
> >
> > Please feel free to call me if you would like to
> > discuss this further.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Dave Taylor
> > Sysmark Information Systems, Inc.
> > 800-SYSMARK (800-797-6275)
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "ECEdge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 12:35 PM
> > Subject: Looking to replace Tie Commerce EDI-Map
> > /EDITRAN
> >
> >
> > > I would like to request some input regarding a new
> > EDI
> > > translation software solution. I am in search of
> > a
> > > replacement for my clients current EDI system(Tie
> > > Commerce EDIMAP/EDITRAN). I have been informed
> > that
> > > Tie Commerce will be dropping this product line
> > within
> > > a year.
> > >
> > > The current environment runs on an HP3000 with the
> > MPE
> > > operating system. My client will be migrating off
> > the
> > > HP in the future so I am not restricted to an HP
> > EDI
> > > solution. We are considering an NT environment.
> > I
> > > would like to obtain any input on translation
> > software
> > > the EDI-List could recommend.
> > >
> > > We are looking at Mercator this week.
> > >
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Leda S.
> > >
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