Integrating Islands with Landmasses

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Thursday, March 23, 2006

RosettaNet Overview

I have been wanting to read up on for a long time now and finally managed to do so. In my earlier visits to the the site, the site design had dissuaded me from exploring it further. But now, the site appears to have been revamped and navigation is simple and easy.

RosettaNet standards can be used in communication among trading partners similar to ANSI EDI X12. The standards are defined in terms of . Partner Interface Processes define the rules for communication (sequence of messages, timeframe etc) and the format of the message used in communication. The message format is enforced through an XML DTD. PIPs exist for 7 functional areas called clusters. Order Management, Product Information and Inventory Management are examples of some clusters.


Purchase Order DTD part of the Purchase Order PIP

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