An Electronic Data Interchange Prototype for Exchanging Personal Property Shipment Information

Abstract

An EDI prototype system for exchanging personal property shipment information with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Indianapolis Center (DFAS-IN) using the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X12 858 Transaction Set was developed and implemented at Military Traffic Management Command's Personal Property Directorate (MTMC-PP). The purpose of the prototype was to provide MTMC-PP personnel with operational and technical experience before the directorate converts to an EDI production environment. This report presents the operating concept used in the prototype system for exchanging shipment information between MTMC-PP and DFAS-IN, the findings that emerged from testing the prototype, the recommendations for improving the electronic exchange of personal property information between MTMC-PP and DFAS-IN, and an implementation plan for converting the prototype into a production system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA260908

Entities

People

  • Harld L. Frohman
  • W. M. Bridges

Organizations

  • LMI

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

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  • Abstracts
  • Accounting
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  • Computers
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  • Department Of Defense
  • Environment
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  • Information Systems
  • Logistics Management
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  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) EDI Research and Innovation.
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  • Microelectronics