Thank you Dave for your input. I purpose of this
translator will be to create maps to generate a flat
file input/output. The current EDI process creates a
flat file that is run through a powerful interface
program which loads all the databases automatically.
We need to replicate the current flate file output to
utilize the existing interface programs. With this
process my client is able to maintain one version per
transaction for all their 80 plus trading partners.
The interface program is the real brains behind the
integration. As long as the same flat file is
created, the EDI software will translate the EDI file
into or out of a designated flat file layout.
I am really looking for a translator that will be an
excellent mapping tool, exceptional Trading Partner
manager, Audit the traffic in a database structure so
we are able to create custom reporting, has a version
migration tool, supplies upgrades to all of our
standards yearly, excellent customer support with
human beings anwering the phone, works with the
current communication (frame relay/FTP)and many other
details that have been identified as a software
requirement.
One of the concerns I do have is auditing the process
from the Translator environment to the HP. Controls
will need to be in place. Currently, all processing
of the EDI translation and the data integration is
contained within the HP environment.
As you are aware, a migration from an HP to another
platform is a major undertaking for a corporation.
Unfortunately, my client is unable to wait for a
platform decision before we select the new EDI
software. Thus, I must select a solution that is
non-platform dependent. We need to avoid purchasing a
solution for the current HP just to migrate to a new
EDI solution once the new platform has been
determined.
Any wisdom you can offer to address any negative
situations I may be heading into would be appreciated.
Thank you again .
Leda
--- Dave Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Leda,
>
> Speaking as a developer and vendor of manufacturing,
> distribution and EDI
> translation software, unless your client plans to
> run R&R EDI, I would like
> to suggest that your client select the back-end
> software to which they plan
> to migrate, and then select their EDI translation
> software so that it can be
> integrated with their back-end software.
>
> The cost of an EDI translator is a drop in the
> bucket compared with the cost
> of integrating that translator into the user's
> back-end software so that,
> for example, incoming purchase orders are converted
> into sales orders,
> shippers (and, in some cases, carton contents) are
> translated into ASN's,
> invoices are translated into invoices, etc. without
> any reentry of data.
>
> There is no end of issues and horror stories faced
> by members of the this
> list about problems with data moving between
> disparate application software
> packages (back-end software and EDI translators),
> disparate data bases, and
> disparate operating systems.
>
> Now, of all times, your client has the freedom to
> avoid those issues.
>
> Please feel free to call me if you would like to
> discuss this further.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Dave Taylor
> Sysmark Information Systems, Inc.
> 800-SYSMARK (800-797-6275)
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ECEdge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 12:35 PM
> Subject: Looking to replace Tie Commerce EDI-Map
> /EDITRAN
>
>
> > I would like to request some input regarding a new
> EDI
> > translation software solution. I am in search of
> a
> > replacement for my clients current EDI system(Tie
> > Commerce EDIMAP/EDITRAN). I have been informed
> that
> > Tie Commerce will be dropping this product line
> within
> > a year.
> >
> > The current environment runs on an HP3000 with the
> MPE
> > operating system. My client will be migrating off
> the
> > HP in the future so I am not restricted to an HP
> EDI
> > solution. We are considering an NT environment.
> I
> > would like to obtain any input on translation
> software
> > the EDI-List could recommend.
> >
> > We are looking at Mercator this week.
> >
> > Any input would be appreciated.
> >
> > Leda S.
> >
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