Johnna Uy

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ACCTG 126

The Evolution of E-Business

Phase I EDI
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is the transfer of data from one computer system to another
by standardized message formatting, without the need for human intervention. EDI permits
multiple companies possibly in different countries to exchange documents electronically.

Daikin Europe Full EDI

The introduction of Full EDI between
Daikin Europe N.V. and its suppliers has
been split into a number of phases. This
diagram provides an overview of how we
see the future use of EDI. Phases 1 to 3 are
already executed. Phase 4 (Invoices) is not
yet planned.
Phase 1: Sending Schedule Agreements
(Delivery Schedules)
Phase 2: Receiving Shipping Notifications
(Dispatch Advices)
Phase 3: Use of Odette transport labels for
internal reception process
Phase 4: E - Invoicing

Mainfreight EDI Integration

We have three easy EDI integration processes making it easy to find an option that suits you and
your business:
1. Manual data entry and upload to our system

Enter consignment note

details
in
FremanWeb
manually
All information such as
sender and receiver details,
products and DG classes are
saved for quick data entry of
future consignments
Consignment
data
is
uploaded to our system once
you have PRINTED you
consignment note

2. EDI direct into our system

This options does not require the use of FremanWeb but controlled by the ability of your system
talking to our system. Consignment data is sent to Mainfreight from your IT system and imported
directly into Maintrak via E-Notes

You send the files to us via email

Files must be in XML format and meet our specifications
Suburb and city data MUST match our list of supporting suburbs and cities

You will be required to print and provide all documentation to accompany your freight
Consignment Notes
Freight Labels
Correct Dangerous Goods documentation if required.

3.

EDI into FremanWeb

This process allows you to import your consignment note details into FremanWeb, eliminating
the manual data entry process. Consignment data is sent to Mainfreight from you IT system and
imported directly into your FremanWeb consignment review screen

You send the files to us via email

Files must be in XML format and meet our specifications
Suburb and city data MUST match our list of supporting suburbs and cities

In the Consignment Review page a printer icon will appear next to the consignment note number
to confirm the details have been imported correctly. You will be able to amend the details in
FremanWeb if required.
Phase II Web Pages
The terms webpage and website are easily confused with each other and often used
interchangeably. But make no mistake, they are not the same. A web page is an individual page.
For example, this article you are reading would be considered a webpage. It is usually written in
HTML or HyperText Markup Language (a coding language) that will be presented as a web page
through web browsers. A web site or website, however, is a collection of web pages under a
single domain name.
Silkom (Voice and Data) Limited

Silkom (Voice and Data) Limited

has been established since 1992.
Based in the Manchester Area but
with the ability to carry out
installations nationally. As their name
suggests they are involved in the
installation of Voice and Data
Cabling systems. From system
design, to installation and testing, of
Data, Telephone and CCTV systems,
they offer the total package whether it
is one outlet to over 1000 outlets.
The photo is an example of their
Company Profile web page.
http://www.silkom.co.uk/company_p
rofile.html

Cranleigh Design Consultants Ltd

The firm provides a service for all aspects of Structural and Civil Engineering on any type of
domestic, commercial or industrial buildings.
Below is a photo of their Contact Us web page:

http://www.cranleighdc.com/contact_us.html

CDCL are Civil and Structural Engineers with considerable experience in: Building design
Preparation of tender documents
Structural design
Site supervision
Planning applications
Project management
Architectural drawings
Specifications
Commercial property
Confined working space investigations
Residential property
Drainage
Building regulation applications
Demolition management
Design calculation
Historic Buildings
They provide the whole package from discussion to drawings, to ensuring that the finished work
is of the highest standard.

Phase III Active Web Sites

As discussed earlier, web pages and web sites differ from one another. Web sites are divided into
two broad categories, static and interactive. Static websites are generally sites that provide
information but do not allow interaction with viewers or readers. Interactive websites on the
other hand are sites wherein the owner/author and visitors alike can have some form of
communication between the visitors and the webmaster, for example, a chat box. Many interactive
websites also allow users to customize the site themselves. An example of this is a shopping cart
feature which allows a user to register and put items in their shopping cart that can be stored there
until they are ready to purchase them.
Play Works
Play Works is a family-run out-of-school club and pre-school founded in May 2004. Play Works
provides quality childcare for children of primary school age before and after school and during
school holidays. We also run a pre-school during term time for children aged 2 to 4 years.

Their website provides the different services they offer for children. Also, the opening times of
their out of school care, pre-school, and different clubs, as well as the appropriate fees and other
important information are posted and can be viewed through their website.

Satorisan
Satorisan offers a wide variety array of sneakers built from fine Italian and Spanish leathers and
finished with unique techniques, like hand washing the leathersometimes the entire shoeeach
pair is a one-of-a-kind object that only grows more appealing as you wear it in.
They provide a chat box on the bottom right corner of the page wherein customers can connect
with the sites admin using their e-mail address or fb profile.

Phase IV Intranet
There are various online softwares that offers to host a companys Intranet, one of which is Jostle.
Jostles secure, cloud-based intranet can be up and running in a week. Its turnkey and requires
no IT resources to launch or maintain. The service aims to make it easier for companies to
publish news stories and announcements, host online discussions and share other
relevant information like team directories.
The following companies are only some of Jostles customers using such software:
Houlihans Restaurant
Before Jostle, Houlihans used a simple site built by their IT department to relay company news.
Its design and functionality were incredibly basic. With such basic functionality, people didnt
feel like they could get their messages across effectively. Another big challenge was the need to
provide detailed coordination from head office to restaurant operators in the field. Tight
coordination of seasonal menus from supply, menu, and promotion points of view is critical to
Houlihans overall competitiveness.

Before Jostle, Houlihans used a simple site built by their IT department to relay company news.
Its design and functionality were incredibly basic. With such basic functionality, people didnt feel
like they could get their messages across effectively. Another big challenge was the need to provide
detailed coordination from head office to restaurant operators in the field. Tight coordination of
seasonal menus from supply, menu, and promotion points of view is critical to Houlihans overall
competitiveness.

Jostle helped in two important ways:

o Jostle EVENTS, including the ability to target them at specific restaurant concepts and
locations, greatly simplified the coordination effort; and
o Head office and the restaurants began sharing more stories and values through the
Jostle platform, making it easier to work together as a team.
With Jostles platform at its center, the Houlihans corporate culture has seen quite a turnaround.
The companys key communicators have been re-trained to disseminate all company news and
initiatives only on their Jostle intranet. In turn, restaurant operators are holding their teams
accountable knowing all information shared goes through Jostle so everyone has the tools and
details at their fingertips, 24/7.

Harris + Hoole
Harris + Hoole (H+H) has always been about people. It isnt easy to stand apart in a world full of
coffee shops - unless of course you can connect people to your brand. The culture at H+H is
authentic, they encourage people to participate, speak up, and simply be themselves.

The Jostle platform helps H+H unleash new ideas and energy with a platform where all employees
can share inspiration and collaborate on how to deliver a better coffee experience. Employees can
comment, like or add new ideas. And best of all, when they find something amazing, it can be
rolled out across the entire company in minutes.
Phase V Supply Chain
A supply chain is actually a complex and dynamic supply and demand network. A supply chain
is a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a
product or service from supplier to customer.
Sample supply chain diagram are from Lenovo and Walmart which will be showing each
companys active management of supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve
a sustainable competitive advantage.
Lenovo Supply Chain
The diagram below shows the complete product life
cycle. Although this shows our whole process, this
section will deal strictly with suppliers (Procurement),
manufacturing, and distribution.

Lenovo's supply chain has been recognized in Gartner's Top 25 rankings the past two years. It
plays a critical role in the development, manufacture, and delivery of our products. The supply
chain begins with the management and control of a qualified supplier base, which provides
qualified and secure components for use in development and manufacturing.
Critical, large volume components are tracked via barcodes, and are controlled in supplier
inventory from shipment to receipt in the Lenovo manufacturing area. After receipt, these parts
are then integrated with a system shell, and can be tracked under the shell identification.
Manufacturing is in a secure, controlled environment, including a secure physical facility, and a
secure network. Completed products are then packaged with tamper-evident seals for boxes and
pallets. Shipments are then tracked from origin to customer delivery.
Walmart Supply Chain

A supply chain begins with purchasing managers who

determine which products will sell, find vendors and
arrange deals for the products.
Wal-Marts process of procurement involves reducing its purchasing costs as far as possible so
that it can offer the best price to its customers. The company procures goods directly from the
manufacturers, bypassing all intermediaries.

The operations portion of a supply chain

focuses
on
demand
planning,
forecasting and inventory management.
Forecasts estimate consumer demand
for a product based on historical data,
external drivers such as sales and
promotions and changes in trends or
competition.
They have distribution centers in
different geographical places in US.
Each distribution center is divided in
different group depending on the
quantity of goods received. The distribution centers ensures steady flow and consistent flow of
products. Managing the center is economical with the large-scale use of sophisticated technology
such as Barcode, hand held computer systems (Magic Wand) and now, RFID. Every employee has
access to the required information regarding the inventory levels of all the products in the center.
Demand planning is used to create accurate forecasts, a critical step toward effective inventory
management. Forecasts are compared to inventory levels to ensure warehouses have enough, but
not too much, inventory to meet demand.
Moving the product from warehouses or manufacturing plants to stores and ultimately to customers
is the distribution function of the supply chain. This enables Wal-Mart to satisfy customer needs
quickly and improve level of efficiency of distribution center management operations.
Phase VI Collaborative Commerce
Todays e-business leaders have woken up to the Internets potential for synchronizing operations
with customers, suppliers and business partners. Using Internet technologies, they are closely
integrating the way they develop new products, manage and distribute inventory, market and sell,
and manufacture goods. This kind of e-business activity is increasingly referred to as Collaborative
Commerce.
There are different platforms that provides companies with cloud-based solutions for Collaborative
Commerce, one of which is the Ariba Collaborative Commerce. They extend the business
process capabilities of ERP systems across the companies' extended supply chain.

Lexmark International, Inc.

Lexmark International, Inc. is an American corporation that manufactures laser printers and
provides enterprise software. The company is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, in the United
States.

The said results after the collaboration with Ariba are the following:
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Best- in-class capabilities that delivered 100% spend process compliance

Seamless transition - system functioning as designed
Catalogs expanding globally, eliminating rogue processes
Supplier records reduced by 75%
Optimized global shared service centers

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational
mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank,
California.

The said results after the collaboration with Ariba are the following:
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Ease of use
Rapid user adoption
Increased catalog performance measured and sustained post deployment
Supplier collaboration
Decreased technical support resource requirements
Improved catalog maintenance cycle times
Increased stakeholder demand for new supplier catalog