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EDI / XML / EC - Guide for the Fashion Industry
Electronic Data Interchange / eXtensible Markup Language / Electronic Commerce
     

Clothing Technology   Fashion Industry Software

 


  ACT Data Services, Inc. : ACT Data offers a complete outsource solution for all of your EDI needs. No setup fees, monthly fees or minimums! Let the experts handle the headaches of EDI. No special software or hardware required. The fastest, easiest, most cost efficient way to become EDI compliant. All retailers serviced. Personal EDI analyst assigned to each customer account.  Address:  17-10 River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 800-ACT-DATA 201-796-4593 bob@actdata.com


  AIMS : An industry leader in apparel software since 1984, Apparel Information Management System, AIMS, is a complete order and production processing system for apparel manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and distributors offering integrated products for EDI, GL, web-based order processing, and more. AIMS is used by educational institutions including Cal Poly Pomona, Los Angeles Trade Technical College and Fashion Business Inc. where it has been integrated as a core part of their business curriculums for apparel.

  • Apparel Industry Software
  • EDI

  Aria Systems : Aria Systems is a provider of complete Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions and creator of the Digital Order Form, an efficient field sales automation tool for the Tablet PC. Our flagship Aria 4XP ERP Product Suite is an end-to-end solution for Supply Chain Management (SCM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), specifically designed for the Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Home Furnishings, and Textiles industries. With 15+ years of experience in developing, deploying, and maintaining fully-integrated systems, Aria possesses the critical insight required for understanding the unique challen! ges facing apparel companies from both an Operations and Information Systems perspective, and delivers solutions that match the unique business needs of our customers. Aria Systems services include comprehensive training solutions, as well as business and process management consulting.

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Fashion Industry Software
  • EDI / XML
  • ERP

  Blueprint Electronic Commerce Ltd. :  Blueprint are an independent Electronic Commerce  consultancy in Europe, with clients worldwide. They specialize in EDI and extranets and have been linking companies electronically since 1988.


  The Camry Group, Inc. : The Camry Group, Inc. is an EDI Service Burea / Bar Code Service Bureau. Their services range from setting up EDI transactions (850, 856, 810) to providing bar code services (shipping labels and hang tags). They serve as an One-Stop-Shop for all your EDI and Bar Coding requirements. Address: 875 Avenue of the Americas Suite 1715 New York New York 10001 USA Phone: (212) 268-8675 Fax: (212) 268-8679 Email: general@camrygroup.com


  Computer Outsourcing Services (COSI) : They provide Outsourced Computer Services including EDI, Bar Coded and non bar coded labels, and Apparel based systems to control orders, production, inventory, distribution and finance. Their clients can focus on their business and reduce costs while leaving technology to them. All of their systems are Web accessible. Their secure web based DATATRAC system tracks EDI activity in real time.  They developed their Product Marking, Shipping and Label Printing Services to enable you to make your products "floor ready" for your retail customers. Their services allow you to attach scan tested, bar coded product and shipping labels to your products and containers for shipment to your customers. Their Product Marking Service is fully integrated with our EDI facility, providing quick turnaround and accuracy.  Address:  2 Christie Heights St Leonia, New Jersey 07605  USA  Phone:  201-840-4753 or 212-564-3730  Fax: 201-840-7153  Email: hliebman@cosi-us.com   Contact:    Howard Liebman, VP Business Applications

  • Manufacturer Item # 1:  UPC tags
  • Manufacturer Item # 2:  Labels
  • Manufacturer Item # 3: Carton Markings
  • Manufacturer Item # 4: UCC128 labels
  • Manufacturer Item # 5: Hang Tags
  • Manufacturer Item # 6: Garment Labels
  • Manufacturer Item # 7: EDI Processing

 
  CovalentWorks is the leading EDI service company for sending, receiving, and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions.

  DIcentral Corp : Hosted EDI/XML net-based applications, Total B2B Data Integration, enables corporations of any size to achieve B2B data integration without the costly investment in localized software and hardware technology, and without the costs of ongoing maintenance and management of B2B relationships  Address:  17625 El Camino Real Suite 200 Houston, Texas 77058 USA  Phone: 281-480-1121  Fax:  281-480-1181 Email: tmai@DIcentral.com Contact: Thuy Mai  /CEO


  Digital Movers is the premier provider of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) outsourcing services to companies that need to communicate commerce transaction data electronically with their Trading Community.

  • EDI Services
  • VAN Services

  Dynamic Distribution Services : they provide third party logistics and distribution services for apparel manufacturers. They offer full service EDI compliance with all major retailers and they can customize their services to your needs. Address: 200 Central Ave South Kearny New Jersey 07032 USA Phone: 973-344-5333 x293 Email: sales@dynamiconline.com  Contact: Eric Glenn, Sales

Fashion Technology Directory

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EDI User Groups

EDI Standards Associations
XML.org
EDI Codes
ANSI  
(American National Standards Institute)
UPC Look Up
UPC
Check Digit Calculator
RFID

Definition of EDI & EC

 

  EAN International : EAN International manages a world-wide system that allows the identification and the communication of data on products, services, utilities, transport units and locations. It develops and maintains coding standards for all users. Its aim is to develop a global, multi-sectorial standards system thus providing a common language for national and international trade.


  EBS-EDI Business Services : are designed to assist your company to effectively and securely process information with their trading partners. By exchanging purchase orders, advance ship notices (ASN), invoices and UPC bar coded hang tags and labels; we can rapidly process your information and dramatically reduce your operating expenses. They provide scan tested bar code products and UCC128 (GS1) shipping labels for your merchandise and containers.  They print Hang Tags, Stickers, and Shipping and Content Labels. Recognizing that time sensitive world wide deliveries are critical to your business their dedicated attention to detail and complete follow through is monitored from purchase order to ship date. Email: services@ebs-edi.com  Phone: 973 484-8778 Fax: 973 484-8099

  • EDI processing
  • Bar Code Labels / UCC128 labels
  • UPC Hang Tags
  • UPC stickers
  • Carton Labels

  ec/edi Insider :  EC/EDI industry newsletter, published every other Monday by Washington Publishing Company, provides EDI business decision makers with information they need to keep abreast of the top news and events that affect the electronic commerce marketplace.


  eCentre UK : The association offers a "one stop shop" for providing help and advice on electronic commerce to UK organizations at large and provides a comprehensive suite of services to its members to help them to adopt best practice in doing business electronically across the extended enterprise.  It supports and publicizes the EAN·UCC (International Article Numbering Association/Uniform Code Council) standards and electronic commerce standards


  Ecomworld : On line magazine for the EC professional.


  ECS Technologies Inc. : ECS offers a wide range of expertise in five competency areas:

  • Systems Integration
  • Client-Server Computing
  • Telecommunications
  • Local and Wide Area Networking
  • Scientific and Engineering Computing Solutions

EDI Academy Inc : The EDI Training courses offered by the EDI Academy may be an excellent door opener for individuals starting out in the EDI industry. They can also be outstanding knowledge transfer sessions for best practices and successful EDI implementations for seasoned EDI professionals. These courses provide an opportunity for anyone whose work requires understanding and use of EDI to gain better knowledge of EDI fundamentals and best practices. What makes this course unique is the application of real world examples from various companies and industries. After completing these courses, class members will gain better comprehension of EDI fundamentals and they will also be provided with coaching on how to overcome major EDI challenges and apply the learned best practices. Address: 8880 Rio San Diego Dr Suite 505 San Diego, CA 92108 Phone 858-605-0412 Contact: Michael Kotoyan

  • Training / Seminars
  • EDI

  EDIAsia


  EDI Aware (United Kingdom) : The quarterly magazine of the UK EDI Awareness Centres.


  EDI Center : EDI Center Description: The Los Angeles based EDI Center provides EDI training, support, and staffing; specializing in the retail industry.  The EDI Center was founded in 2004 but is based upon over a decade of experience with our previous company, The EDI Connection, which was acquired by QRS Corporation in 1998. During the 1990's we provided services for small to medium sized vendors to meet their retail trading partner's EDI requirements. Today, the EDI Center is a premier provider of support services that help companies make efficient use of their EDI processes with education, training, and qualified personnel. 


  EDI Consulting Services Inc. : The company specializes in the IBM midrange environment, and employees have a vast knowledge in this environment as well as hands on experience implementing EDI, (Electronic Data Interchange) systems. The scope of the company will not limit work to that in the EDI arena, but will encompass all areas of providing solutions to business problems and opportunities.


  Ediguy Consulting they are resellers of EDI/EC software and VAN services. They can provide you with a full service hand off EDI program to satisfy all your vendors and customers including outsourcing and mapping.

  • EDI Services
  • VAN Services

  EDI, Inc. (Encomium Data International, Inc). has been supplying electronic data interchange software, training and support services to all kinds of businesses since 1991.  Their flagship product, Pro_EDI Translation Software for Windows, UNIX, LINUX & HP3000 supports HIPAA, X12, and Edifact Standards.  They also offer Internet based EDI VAN services at a fraction of the cost of traditional VANS. Pro_EDI Software is very reasonably priced.  Address: 6001 Cochran Road, Suite 300 Solon, Ohio 44139 Phone # (440)505-2261 or 1-800-969-3341  Fax: (440)505-2281 E-mail: fpaternite@proedi.com  Contact: Frank S. Paternite, President


  EDI Partners Ltd. : EDI Partners provides a series of product-independent one-day EDI seminars for business professionals with demanding schedules. The seminars are hosted by leading universities in the United States. EDI Partners will also develop in-house EDI training programs.


  EDI Service Bureau their purpose is to assist you in your quest for the EDI solution which will meet your particular needs. On this site you will find basic information about EDI, its benefits and costs, and a list of the ANSI X.12 transaction sets. They also feature links to Federal and State EDI info, details on EDI standards and a source of EDI publications.


  EDI Specialists Inc. : EDI Specialists Inc., is an international provider of EDI & Electronic Commerce experienced human resources. Our clients turn to us when they require proven professionals to advance their Electronic Commerce projects on-time & within budget.


  Edi Support Inc. : EDI Support, Inc. (ESI) provides EDI implementation and installation assistance to major retailers and their vendors. The EDI Support, Inc. staff members are acknowledged experts in the areas of VANS, EDI systems integration, EDI and UPC interfaces and translation software; they've installed hundreds of accounts in the last 12 years.


  Electronic Commerce and EDI Centre for Wales:  EDI and Electronic Commerce are essential to the future success of all Welsh businesses, both private and public, and, thus, the overall regional economy. Understanding EDI and Electronic Commerce and what they offer your organisation, together with identifying how to go about adopting these technologies, are important topics for business people in Wales.


  Electronic Markets Journal  EM - Electronic Markets is a key forum for advancing the understanding and practice of electronic markets and commerce.  Started in 1991, EM was the first journal to report on developments and the latest trends related to the exciting and rapidly evolving research field of electronic commerce


  Electronic Commerce Innovation Centre, The : Today the eCommerce Innovation Centre seeks to:  Help the business community become more aware of and adopt modern electronic trading practices; Support and encourage all sectors in their use of eCommerce, as well as new and existing users of EDI; Investigate the benefits and impact of eCommerce through various regional, national and international projects; Raise the awareness of the next generation of professionals leaving university by encouraging students to research, understand and use eCommerce and EDI.


  ESI


  EXTOL International, Inc. : EXTOL is the premier provider of B2B integration solutions for Electronic Commerce. EXTOL enables companies to exchange EC transactions and documents between their applications and those of their partners. More than just a product, EXTOL is focused on equipping the enterprise to succeed in the world of e-Business.  EXTOL is an award-winning supplier of electronic commerce interchange (EDI/XML) products and services, with software applications for the IBM AS/400, Windows NT, and UNIX platforms. They have a 100% customer satisfaction rate among companies representing the Global 2,000 in all industries, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation, healthcare, and services.  Address: 795 Franklin Ave. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417 United States Phone:  201-847-1200 or  888-334-3986  Fax: 201-847-1622  Email: info@extol.com  Contact:   Steve Rosen, VP of Marketing  


  Global E-Commerce Technologies is a provider of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) development and consulting services.  Their experience in diverse industries gives them the background for understanding today's EDI/E-Commerce needs.

  • Outsourced mapping services - they know that having a data translator is critical, but being able to alter formats at your trading partners request is a necessity. They offer "any to any" mapping capabilities and specialize in both ANSI and EDIFACT standards for many industries.
  • "EDI Compliance Services" – for vendors who do not have EDI processing capability. These services allow you to exchange EDI documents quickly and easily with your trading partners. You do not need to know anything about EDI to comply with your trading partners' electronic processing requirements!

  Global Products & Service Registry (GPSR) Is a searchable database of web page links indexed using the United Nations Standard Products and Services Classification (UN/SPSC).


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  GXS : GXS is a leading worldwide provider of business-to-business integration, synchronization and collaboration solutions. The company operates a highly reliable, secure global network services platform enabling more than 40,000 businesses, including 75 percent of the Fortune 500, to conduct business together in real time. They offer an extensive range of solutions to help companies, both large and small, connect worldwide with their business partners, synchronize product and price information, optimize inventory levels and demand forecasts, and speed the overall execution of their global supply chains. With the broadest array of capabilities and an unsurpassed worldwide reach, GXS ensures No Trading Partner is Left Behind. In June 2002, GXS was acquired by Francisco Partners from General Electric Company (GE) and now operates as an independent firm. GE retains a minority investment in GXS. Francisco Partners is one of the world's largest technology-focused buyout funds with over $2.5 billion of committed capital under management. For more information on Francisco Partners, visit http://www.franciscopartners.com.


  Haynes & Company : Consulting Company.  They also sell a ecommerce dictionary.


  hfXchange : The HFXCHANGE EDI solution offers services for suppliers to implement EDI with their trading partners quickly and cost effectively. The services include UPC and SKU Management, all EDI and XML documents, docuemnt tracking and reconciliation among many others. All that is required is a computer with Internet access and a browser.  Address: 785 Washington Street  Canton, Massachusetts 02021 USA  Phone: (800) 598-6125  or   (781) 828-7773  Fax: (781) 821-2201
Email: support@hfxchange.com  Contact: Kevin Kelly


  IMPAC / AIT : Full service apparel distribution facility.  Providing services in NY, NJ, Los Angeles and Florida 1,000,000 Sq. Ft. of warehousing and distribution.  Their WOOPPS division provides garment refurbishing, labeling, pressing etc.  AIT division provides computer outsourcing for EDI , Bar coding, order procesing etc.  Impac Transportation provides pier, airport and LTL as well as FTL trucking.  1 American Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Phone 201 617-7777 Fax 201 223-5967 Main fax number  Email: RSIMPAC@AOL.COM   Contact:  Richard Sapienza, President  or Rob Email: robrf@impaccorp.com


  Inovis : Inovis is a leading provider of fully integrated B2B solutions and services that manage the flow of critical e-commerce information for global trading communities. With more than 20 years of history as a pioneer and innovator in the EDI and B2B marketplace, Inovis’ extensive experience working with leading suppliers and retailers is reflected in the Company’s customer base of more than 20,000 organizations worldwide. Inovis solutions address fundamental industry challenges such as global data synchronization, mandate compliance, transaction management and global trade management.


  Internet.com's Electronic Commerce Guide : E-commerce news.


  Internet One-Stop Shop for eCommerce (IOSIS):  Specialized subject such as Electronic Commerce it combines all the functions of:

  • A Library
  • A Product and Service Directory
  • An Information Search Facility
  • An Information Advice Centre
  • A Discussion Forum
  • A News Service

  Karl Nagel & Company : Karl Nagel & Company is a Professional Services firm which specializes in electronic commerce consulting and assurance services. As a recognized leader in the field, Karl Nagel & Company can provide information, training, and support for CPA firms and clients, including: 

  • Publishing
  • Training
  • Support
  • Products

  Kissinger Associates, Inc. : Kissinger Associates, Inc. is the premier developer of Electronic Data Interchange solutions for users of MAS 90 accounting software.  The company's EDI offerings include a variety of integrated software solutions designed to provide options for a range of implementation needs. Kissinger Associates products support the most prevalent third-party translators and permit the use of virtually any Value Added Network.


  Kleinschmidt Inc. :  is an EC Solutions provider.  Their services include EDI and XML message routing, translation, custom Internet and non-Internet application development.  They provide EDI solutions for many companies, large and small, in various industries including Transportation, Retail, Apparel, Grocery, Finance, Healthcare, etc.  Many industries use EDI subsets such as VICS / WINS. Because the standards are not flexible enough to fit each industry, there is a need for translation services.  At Kleinschmidt, they can map EDI supbsets for the Apparel Industry to standards or another format such as XML or email / fax.  They help keep EDI and non-EDI companies connected.   Address: 450 Lake Cook Road  Deerfield Illinois 60015 US
Phone: 847-945-1000  Fax:  847-945-4619  Email:  Solutions@Kleinschmidt.com


  Logicom Technologies, LLC :  Logicom focuses its development efforts on addressing the critical elements of Internet-centric solutions, such as:

  • Integrating legacy systems
  • Ensuring transaction processing reliability and redundancy
  • Identifying and deploying "best of breed" technologies
  • Ensuring transaction integrity and security
  • Incorporating the needs of your customers and trading partners

  Oklahoma Electronic Commerce Connection (OKEC) : A division of the Oklahoma  Department of Vocational and Technical Education.  Discussion groips, e-commerce news etc.


  OASIS: the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, is a non-profit, international consortium that creates interoperable industry specifications based on public standards such as XML and SGML. OASIS members include organizations and individuals who provide, use and specialize in implementing the technologies that make these standards work in practice.


  Open Information Interchange Initiative, The : The objective of the European Commission's Open Information Interchange (OII) service is to provide all market actors -- including standards and specification developers, product and service providers, and end-users of these products and services -- with an overview of existing and emerging standards and industry specifications designed to facilitate the exchange of information in electronic form.


  REMEDI Electronic Commerce Group :  REMEDI is an Independent Provider of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) Professional Consulting Services and Software Solutions. REMEDI’s broad spectrum of customers relies upon our expertise in installing, implementing, integrating, and supporting B2B E-commerce initiatives.


  Research Triangle Consultants, Inc. : RTCI facilitates the development and operations of comprehensive business-to-business Electronic Commerce (EC) solutions. RTCI specializes in EC solutions involving EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) by providing mission critical EC consulting, EC software, outsourced EC services, and technical resource management. From their beginnings as an EDI consulting firm, when EDI was the business-to-business EC solution, RTCI has been a leader in making EC business-to-business really work.


  Royal 4 Sytems : Royal 4Systems is software solutions manufacturer for Distribution / Warehouse Management System, in which you define the location rules, container type, palettization rules, shipment procedures for multiple orders, packaging techniques, etc. WISE then optimizes these tasks for you based on detailed algorithmic rule engines. The extensive WISE functions are available to improve your Distribution /Warehouse Center’s operations to give you a competitive advantage by minimizing your costs and increasing your productivity,   They also offer a 3PL, ERP (R4 Enterprise, EDI, E-com and R4 BPM (Business Process Monitoring)   Address: 5000 E. Spring Street  Suite 415 Long Beach California 90815 USA 562-420-9594 ext 127 Fax:  562 420 7818 Email: blowry@royal4.com  Contact: Brian Lowry Business Development Manager


  Savant Technologies Inc. : Savant Technologies is a leading provider of fixed price Electronic Commerce solutions. Their customers have come to expect a strong combination of customer focus and technical excellence that help them develop pioneering new business strategies for the next millennium.


  Scheyer-Austin, Ltd. : Their mission is to provide true long-term benefits to organizations and end users at a cost-effective level. That means they will assemble the best software and hardware components to fulfill your business vision.  They stay current with evolving technologies so you're assured of the best overall solutions.


  Secretariat for Federal EDI


  Trade Facilitation Information Exchange (TraFIX) : (UN Economic Commission for Europe) Trade Facilitation is a systematic approach to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of procedures, documentation and data exchange used in international trade transactions.


  Tru-Fit Data Systems : The Tru-Fit Apparel Management System was designed by industry experts and is easy to use.  Microsoft Visual Basic and SQL Database provide built-in flexibility allow the system to be easily modified for individual use, often without the need to do any programming.  Key features include: “available to sell” reporting, sophisticated multi-store (distro) order entry, including consolidated picking tickets; “intelligent” order allocation logic; production orders to schedule imports, planning to ID profit by groups/styles; booking analysis (cut and sold reporting) and integrated EDI functionality to maximize productivity.  Address: 34 Kennedy Boulevard East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1248 Phone:  732-247-7900 Fax: 732-247-8599  e-mail: kenr@trufitdata.com Contact: Ken Reifer.


  Vialink : viaLink is the Internet-based solution for connecting retailers, distributors and manufacturers to all their respective trading partners through a single interface.  viaLink is a secure shared database, moving synchronized pricing, product and promotional information through the retail supply chain accurately, economically, efficiently.


  World Fashion Exchange Inc. (WFX), is a global solutions provider, focused entirely on the fashion industry. Incorporated in USA, with offices in Europe, South Asia, an R&D center in India, and over 300 clients worldwide, WFX has established a significant global presence. With unprecedented domain knowledge in fashion, apparel, footwear & home furnishings, WFX offers specialized end-to-end software solutions for different segments of the fashion value chain including Retailers, Brands, Buying / Sourcing Agents, Importers & Suppliers / Manufacturers. For more information on the latest web based software solutions for the sewn goods industry such as Web PDM, Web PLM, Web ERP II, Web EDI, fashion computer software, fashion clothing software and apparel software, please contact World Fashion Exchange


  xml-edifact : an approach towards XML/EDI as a prototype in p


  XML-EDI Group :  was founded in July 1997 in response to President Clinton's call for industries' support in dealing with Internet-based commerce issues, and the emergence in time and space of pivotal technologies that allowed this to be realized through the fusion of XML and EDI.  They are an ad hoc group of professionals and volunteers in various industries dedicated to promoting and guiding the future of XML/EDI standards and products by donating their time and energy.


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EDI is described as the interchange of structured data according to agreed message standards between computer systems, by electronic means. Structured data equates to an unambiguous method of presenting the data content of a document, be it an invoice, order or any other document type. The method of ensuring the correct interpretation of the information by the computer system is defined by the standard. Electronic exchange of information in the context of pure EDI effectively means without human intervention.

Electronic Commerce (EC): Transacting business via electronic means.

     

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