... and the increase in information technology, they both play a role in today's manufacturing, distribution and service environments, "along with changes in business philosophy, has changed the definition of Electronic Data Interchange. The definition must now be more encompassing than merely the rapid transmission of electronic documents." EDI must now be viewed as "an enabling technology that provides for the exchange ... EDI have being reduced. What used to require mainframe power can now be handled on computers that fit conveniently on or under the desk, and can operate in the office, ...

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