Standards and Protocols

GXS Europe - GXS provides business-to-business (B2B) EDI and on-demand supply chain integration, synchronisation and collaboration solutions. GXS operates the world's largest global integration services platform - the GXS Trading Grid.
http://www.gxs.eu

GS1 UK - A not for profit organisation helping members implement GS1 standards through the use of bar codes, radio frequency identification (RFID), electronic communications and Global Data Synchronisation (GDS).
http://www.gs1uk.org/

EDI Academy - EDI Academy offers classes, training, knowledge transfer and guidance sessions for best practices and successful EDI implementations. Instruction is geared to seasoned EDI professionals as well as those just starting out in the industry.
http://ediacademy.com/

PeSIT - PeSIT protocol is the result of efforts by the banking profession, in the framework of GSIT, to field a file transfer system. Site is in English and French.
http://www.pesit.com/US/Default.htm

EDI Basics - step-by-step guide to Electronic Data Interchange - EDI Basics is your one stop resource for learning about Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). The site provides a central resource for you to be able to learn about the different aspects of implementing an EDI system within your business.
http://www.edibasics.co.uk

STAR - The goal of the Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR) Organization is to use voluntary information technology (IT) standards as a catalyst in fulfilling the business information needs of dealers and manufacturers while reducing the time and effort previously required to support this activity.
http://www.starstandard.org

DEDICA Project - A project funded by the European Union to research the use of PKI security with UN/EDIFACT for EDI.
http://research.ac.upc.edu/DISTR/DEDICA/

ACEA - The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), founded in 1991, represents the interests of the thirteen European car, truck and bus manufacturers at EU level.
http://www.acea.be/

OS4X - OFTP system for Unix (& Linux) - OFTP and EDI system for Unix and Linux, web based administration and end user client.
http://www.os4x.com

tScheme Limited - Regulates the UK's electronic trust service providers. The site contains detailed background information, and information on how to become a member or gain tScheme approval.
http://www.tscheme.org

SASIG - SASIG - Strategic Automotive product data Standards Industry Group
http://www.sasig.com

Microsoft + GXS = B2B Integration (B2Bi) - GXS and Microsoft have partnered to deliver innovative solutions that simplify B2B integration (B2Bi) between customers and trading partners. Through the relationship, the companies will combine their leading B2B solutions to ensure that trading partners of all sizes can build real-time, collaborative networks. The result - companies will accelerate supply chain performance while streamlining B2B operations.
http://www.b2bintegration.co.uk/

ENX - ENX is the abbreviation for "European Network Exchange" and is the communications network of the European automotive industry.
http://www.enxo.com/lang/en/

Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) - Supports the development of open standards for content over the Internet. Includes standards downloads, membership information and FAQ.
http://www.eccma.org/

GXS : On-demand Supply Chain Management, EDI & B2B e-Commerce Solutions - GXS provides business-to-business (B2B) EDI and on-demand supply chain integration, synchronisation and collaboration solutions. GXS operates the world's largest global integration services platform - the GXS Trading Grid.
http://www.gxs.co.uk/

Introduction to Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - The site contains Overview of a "typical" EDI Transaction vs. a Traditional Transaction, Glossary of EDI Terms, and Overview of EDI Message Structure.
http://www.edi-solution-info.com

DataTrans Solutions - Let DataTrans be your EDI provider for online, e-commerce activities and B2B technology using mapping and translation software. EDI lets companies communicate data.
http://www.datatrans-inc.com

GS1 US - From bar codes, eCommerce, and data synchronization, to EPC/RFID, and business process automation standards, GS1 US is the trusted source to deliver innovative products, services and solutions for business’ most pressing supply chain challenges.
http://www.uc-council.org/

JAMA - THE JAPAN AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION is a Tokyo-based trade association representing 14 Japanese car, truck, bus and motorcycle manufacturers. JAMA maintains offices in the United States, Europe and Asia.
http://www.japanauto.com/

OFTP file transfer protocol - An overview of the OFTP file transfer protocol used as the EDI standard used by most major European Motor Manufacturers and their suppliers.
http://www.oftp.net/

Vendor Managed Inventory - Overview of how to setup and run a vendor managed inventory program.
http://www.vendormanagedinventory.com/