Hello Adam,
Taking look at the EDI specifications of various trading partners is a good
idea. Getting a broad overview of X12 and Edifact is a good idea.
If you google EDI specifications its you get a lot of links to EDI specs and
how companies are using them.
Why not become an expert in your companies new solution? Also search this
list email list, there is lots of information here.
Dylan
On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 9:02 PM, Adam West <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> HI I am in a difficult situation at work. They/we are in the process of
> getting a new software package. It could be a new platform but even on the
> same platfrom - the Iseries there could be an opportunity to shed some of
> the newer staff.
>
> We use a third party. My work involves verifying alot of the data, mostly
> the inbound. By verify I mean that we get the EDI data and update our order
> files. Where the data is faulty I am sometimes used for some of my programs
> that spot this type of data errors. But not enough is my level of expertise.
>
> IN the past I did mapping work but it's been a long time - 5 years plus so
> I have forgotten quite alot.
>
> SInce we don't do mapping per se there is not much I can do there, or is
> there?
>
> At the moment, our work load has been reduced. there is less of a need to
> continue to maintain the old system since there will be a new one. Yet of
> course, I will be needed heavily for conversion work. We feel there is at
> least a year to go and then it is speculation anyway about being let go.
>
> My question is, how can I best utilize my free time in an EDI context? I
> was thinking of reading spec sheets for example.
>
> In what ways could I gain any kind of skills and knowledge?
>
> Any ideas would be so appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
> Adam
>
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