University:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Course:
15.501/516 | Accounting
Academic year:

2023
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68

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10
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amipseKeypecm5

INTEGRATING SYSTEMS IN THE B2B VALUE CHAIN Designed for integration • Bilateral vs Multiple Integration • Application architecture (system) • Structured data input • Metal XML Bilateral integration 2 ORG UNIX 3 DOS 4 SYBASE 1 5 BAAN 6 ORACLE 7 SAP Integration with other systems may be COMPLEX TIME-CONSUMING EXPENSIVE Integration via the Steelscreen electronic marketplace 2 1 Webmethods UNIX 3 DOS Advantages of a single integration: 4 SYBASE FASTER 5 BAAN 6 7 CHEAPER ORACLE SAP SIMPLER Definitions • Html : language designed for viewing graphics and text on screen. • WAP : Wireless Application Protocol. E-business by mobile phone. • XML : eXtended Markup Language. Language of communication for electronic commerce. Architecture on three levels WWW 1st nivel 2nd level HTML/ASP ERP Integration Metal XML / EDI Business Components Data access components 3rd level Database WAP WML/ASP Based on components Repeats logic of transactions and tasks for different media Flexible solution for decentralized multiserver environments Structured data input Data input based on options defined by industry experts: 2 700+ international standards 18 000+ metal specifications Differences between HTML & XML • XML allows the user to select data that reflect what he wants to find or send. • This makes it possible for the server on the customer side to access data sources in any format and in any web site. • HTML only indicates what the selected data should be like, it does not explain what they are (in language). •XML information exists as both data and documents, and can be processed as either. Metal XML and the buy/sell transaction BUYER $ M etal XM L in the Business Process $ $ $ $ Tracking W arehouse Accounting Quality Assurance Bank $ Certificate Query certificate Logistics Invoice Dispatch advice Certificate Order status $ Query order status Order acknowledgem Order Offer Inquiry Purchasing Stock inform ation Product program Metal standard Construction Accounts Payable Bank $ SUPPLIER $ Marketing Manufacturing Sales Research & Developm ent Quality Assurance Distribution Accounts Receivable Accounting Custom er Service XML documents developed Stock info Inquiry Offer Order Order acknowledgement Code Set – “Dictionary”