China: Electronic Data Interchange simplifies trade relationsBERLIN, November, 17th 2011 International standards (EDIFACT) and organisations (CEFACT, AFACT) shall facilitate electronic document exchange between purchasing departments and suppliers. How this works is described in the November edition of „Beschaffung aktuell“ by Angela Kästner, directorate of actina-interchange AG.
Scarcely anybody can afford to ignore the markets in Southeast Asia or North America. Especially China – as one of the big Far Eastern trading partners – is very interesting for many companies. In order that the trade with China runs smoothly quite a few general conditions need to match. One prerequisite for efficient and secure trade relations is the electronic data interchange. Yet, already within the EU, the introduction of EDI is a huge task for many companies. An ordering process based on EDI with a Chinese business partner would be an even bigger challenge. Which protocols and standards are supported? What about legal certainty? Is encryption technology relevant? And above all: Which EDI solution is suitable for the business with Far East? Which aspects concerning electronic document exchange companies should pay attention to and which qualitative demands they should place is the topic in the latest “Beschaffung aktuell”. Read more here: "Beschaffung aktuell 11/2011" |
