THE EDI Training Modules At A Glance Electronic Data Interchange - A Management Overview This module is designed for management at all levels with little or no knowledge about EDI. It is also useful for those involved in the actual implementation of an EDI system. The module deals with the broad concepts of EDI as well as how to plan for a successful EDI implementation. It focusses on the peculiarities of EDI implementation in Asia. Topics covered under this module include: The concept of EDI Benefits of EDI Role of VANs EDI development in Asia EDI standards Planning for EDI Commercial, operational and legal requirements for EDI EDI costs training and education EDI and EDIFACT - A Technical Overview This module is designed for systems analysts, business analysts, analyst programmers and all other levels of technical staff in organizations and government bodies involved in the actual implementation of an Electronic Data Interchange system. It provides the basic technical overview for technical planning of an EDI system. Topics covered in this module include: The concept of EDI and EDIFACT standards Technical planning for EDI EDI system requirements Communication choices EDI translator Network features EDI security and controls For further information please contact: Director International trade and Economic cooperation Division Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific United nations Building, Rajadamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200, Thailand Tel: +66 2 288-1234 Fax: +66 2 288-1026/1027 E-mail: Trade_info.unescap@un.org