文档介绍：E-BUSINESS
INTEGRATING EDI
WITH AN E-SCM SYSTEM
USING EAI TECHNOLOGY
Ming Wang and Shu Zhang
Based on a real-world E-supply chain management system, this article describes an architec-
ture design, logical model, and physical model to connect legacy EDI systems used by suppli-
ers to the XML-based ERP applications of a buyer using EAI technology. The general benefits
in system functionality and business es are also presented. This basic primer can be
used to inform business practitioners and academic audiences about this type of enterprise
integration solution.
MING WANG, .,
is on the faculty at
California State LECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE (EDI) the current growth of the is likely to
University, Los is a direct electronic data transmission result in new EDI standards using an XML stan-
Angeles, where she E system that enables the exchange of da- dard format, many suppliers are reluctant to
teaches courses in ta, in the form of business documents, change their existing EDI systems due to their
merce, database between application systems. Over the past de- heavy investments in past decades. Thus, how to
Web applications, and cades, many anizations have relied on integrate legacy EDI business applications to an
advanced information
EDI to manage their relationships with suppli- XML-based E-SCM es a challenging issue.
systems development.