Overview

One of the most important trends in information systems today is the increasing use of electronic data interchange whereby paper is replaced by electronic communication for transactions between companies. Written for financial and accounting professionals as well as the MIS managers with whom they interface, this book offers a comprehensive discussion of the elements of EDI systems that are particularly useful in finance and accounting applications. Thierauf introduces the underlying framework for EDI, comparing it to the present paper operating mode; explains the fundamentals of national and international electronic communication, and explores the hardware and software necessary as well as the typical costs involved. Numerous real-world case studies are included to demonstrate the feasibility, development, and implementation of EDI systems in finance, accounting, and banking operations. The text's structure follows a logical sequence from concept through application designed to assist the typical end user in the design and installation of an EDI system. Part One shows the relationship of EDI systems to various types of management information systems and discusses factors underlying both U.S. and international systems. In Part Two, Thierauf investigates the currently available EDI hardware and software and presents a custom-designed approach to software. In the final chapter of Part Two, Thierauf provides in-depth treatment of typical EDI applications as well as the design considerations for their development. The feasibility of undertaking an EDI system and detailed procedures for developing and implementing such a system form the focus of Part Three. Separate chapters cover EDI in strategic planning, banking, finance, and accounting. Numerous figures amplify points made in the text. In addition to providing a thorough guide to EDI for accounting, finance, and MIS professionals, this volume will also be ideal as a supplemental text for undergraduate and graduate courses in business information systems.

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Author:   Robert J. Thierauf
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.537kg
ISBN:  

9780899305424

ISBN 10:   0899305423
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   11 May 1990
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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?Thierauf surveys the design, operation, and evaluation of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems in finance and accounting applications. The volume begins with a list of standardized abbreviations. The study is divided into four sections: A Framework for Developing Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Hardware and Software for Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Development of Electronic Data Interchange Systems; and Typical Applications of Electronic Data Interchange Systems. Chapters are written in a succinct style, and each begins with a description of the issues to be covered and a topic outline. Chapter notes; extensive bibliography at each section's end. Some familiarity with the subject matter is necessary. This book would be useful to practitioners as well as to upper-division and graduate students interested in management information systems.?-Choice ?This book documents the next phase of the continuing revolution in financial communications. Electronic data interchange (EDI) provides an environment wherein the finance, accounting and purchasing functions of an organization are electronically linked in 'real-time, ' allowing instant access to management information. Futhermore, this environment also can be linked to that of vendors, bringing buyers and sellers together in a potentially global electronic marketplace. The book presents discussions of the relationship of EDI to current management information systems and paper methods, the fundamentals of national and international electronic communications, and the necessary hardware and software. Also included are examples of the development and operation of EDI in finance, accounting, strategic planning and banking operations.?-Government Finance Review This book documents the next phase of the continuing revolution in financial communications. Electronic data interchange (EDI) provides an environment wherein the finance, accounting and purchasing functions of an organization are electronically linked in 'real-time, ' allowing instant access to management information. Futhermore, this environment also can be linked to that of vendors, bringing buyers and sellers together in a potentially global electronic marketplace. The book presents discussions of the relationship of EDI to current management information systems and paper methods, the fundamentals of national and international electronic communications, and the necessary hardware and software. Also included are examples of the development and operation of EDI in finance, accounting, strategic planning and banking operations. -Government Finance Review Thierauf surveys the design, operation, and evaluation of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems in finance and accounting applications. The volume begins with a list of standardized abbreviations. The study is divided into four sections: A Framework for Developing Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Hardware and Software for Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Development of Electronic Data Interchange Systems; and Typical Applications of Electronic Data Interchange Systems. Chapters are written in a succinct style, and each begins with a description of the issues to be covered and a topic outline. Chapter notes; extensive bibliography at each section's end. Some familiarity with the subject matter is necessary. This book would be useful to practitioners as well as to upper-division and graduate students interested in management information systems. -Choice

Thierauf surveys the design, operation, and evaluation of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems in finance and accounting applications. The volume begins with a list of standardized abbreviations. The study is divided into four sections: A Framework for Developing Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Hardware and Software for Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Development of Electronic Data Interchange Systems; and Typical Applications of Electronic Data Interchange Systems. Chapters are written in a succinct style, and each begins with a description of the issues to be covered and a topic outline. Chapter notes; extensive bibliography at each section's end. Some familiarity with the subject matter is necessary. This book would be useful to practitioners as well as to upper-division and graduate students interested in management information systems. -Choice This book documents the next phase of the continuing revolution in financial communications. Electronic data interchange (EDI) provides an environment wherein the finance, accounting and purchasing functions of an organization are electronically linked in 'real-time, ' allowing instant access to management information. Futhermore, this environment also can be linked to that of vendors, bringing buyers and sellers together in a potentially global electronic marketplace. The book presents discussions of the relationship of EDI to current management information systems and paper methods, the fundamentals of national and international electronic communications, and the necessary hardware and software. Also included are examples of the development and operation of EDI in finance, accounting, strategic planning and banking operations. -Government Finance Review ?This book documents the next phase of the continuing revolution in financial communications. Electronic data interchange (EDI) provides an environment wherein the finance, accounting and purchasing functions of an organization are electronically linked in 'real-time, ' allowing instant access to management information. Futhermore, this environment also can be linked to that of vendors, bringing buyers and sellers together in a potentially global electronic marketplace. The book presents discussions of the relationship of EDI to current management information systems and paper methods, the fundamentals of national and international electronic communications, and the necessary hardware and software. Also included are examples of the development and operation of EDI in finance, accounting, strategic planning and banking operations.?-Government Finance Review ?Thierauf surveys the design, operation, and evaluation of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems in finance and accounting applications. The volume begins with a list of standardized abbreviations. The study is divided into four sections: A Framework for Developing Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Hardware and Software for Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Development of Electronic Data Interchange Systems; and Typical Applications of Electronic Data Interchange Systems. Chapters are written in a succinct style, and each begins with a description of the issues to be covered and a topic outline. Chapter notes; extensive bibliography at each section's end. Some familiarity with the subject matter is necessary. This book would be useful to practitioners as well as to upper-division and graduate students interested in management information systems.?-Choice

?Thierauf surveys the design, operation, and evaluation of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems in finance and accounting applications. The volume begins with a list of standardized abbreviations. The study is divided into four sections: A Framework for Developing Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Hardware and Software for Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Development of Electronic Data Interchange Systems; and Typical Applications of Electronic Data Interchange Systems. Chapters are written in a succinct style, and each begins with a description of the issues to be covered and a topic outline. Chapter notes; extensive bibliography at each section's end. Some familiarity with the subject matter is necessary. This book would be useful to practitioners as well as to upper-division and graduate students interested in management information systems.?-Choice

Thierauf surveys the design, operation, and evaluation of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems in finance and accounting applications. The volume begins with a list of standardized abbreviations. The study is divided into four sections: A Framework for Developing Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Hardware and Software for Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Development of Electronic Data Interchange Systems; and Typical Applications of Electronic Data Interchange Systems. Chapters are written in a succinct style, and each begins with a description of the issues to be covered and a topic outline. Chapter notes; extensive bibliography at each section's end. Some familiarity with the subject matter is necessary. This book would be useful to practitioners as well as to upper-division and graduate students interested in management information systems. -Choice This book documents the next phase of the continuing revolution in financial communications. Electronic data interchange (EDI) provides an environment wherein the finance, accounting and purchasing functions of an organization are electronically linked in 'real-time, ' allowing instant access to management information. Futhermore, this environment also can be linked to that of vendors, bringing buyers and sellers together in a potentially global electronic marketplace. The book presents discussions of the relationship of EDI to current management information systems and paper methods, the fundamentals of national and international electronic communications, and the necessary hardware and software. Also included are examples of the development and operation of EDI in finance, accounting, strategic planning and banking operations. -Government Finance Review ?Thierauf surveys the design, operation, and evaluation of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems in finance and accounting applications. The volume begins with a list of standardized abbreviations. The study is divided into four sections: A Framework for Developing Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Hardware and Software for Electronic Data Interchange Systems; Development of Electronic Data Interchange Systems; and Typical Applications of Electronic Data Interchange Systems. Chapters are written in a succinct style, and each begins with a description of the issues to be covered and a topic outline. Chapter notes; extensive bibliography at each section's end. Some familiarity with the subject matter is necessary. This book would be useful to practitioners as well as to upper-division and graduate students interested in management information systems.?-Choice ?This book documents the next phase of the continuing revolution in financial communications. Electronic data interchange (EDI) provides an environment wherein the finance, accounting and purchasing functions of an organization are electronically linked in 'real-time, ' allowing instant access to management information. Futhermore, this environment also can be linked to that of vendors, bringing buyers and sellers together in a potentially global electronic marketplace. The book presents discussions of the relationship of EDI to current management information systems and paper methods, the fundamentals of national and international electronic communications, and the necessary hardware and software. Also included are examples of the development and operation of EDI in finance, accounting, strategic planning and banking operations.?-Government Finance Review

Author Information

ROBERT J. THIERAUF is Professor of Information and Decision Sciences at Xavier University and a certified public accountant. He is the author of twenty-three previous texts, including Group Decision Support Systems for Effective Decision Making: A Guide for MIS Practitioners and End Users (Quorum, 1989), and New Directions in MIS Management (Quorum, 1988).

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