These partners include industry associations, standards bodies, and institutions that either have a vertical focus or have developed software or services aimed at improving trading partner collaboration and relationships throughout the extended supply chain. Our association partners include:

Accredited Standards Committee
The Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12, chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1979, develops electronic data interchange (EDI) standards and related documents for national and global markets. With more than 315 X12 EDI standards and a growing collection of X12 XML schemas, ASC X12 enhances business processes, reduces costs and expands organizational reach. ASC X12’s diverse member base includes 3,000+ standards experts representing over 330 companies from multiple business domains. To learn more about ASC X12 and how to participate in its vital standards-setting role for healthcare, insurance, transportation, finance, government and many other industries, visit http://www.X12.org or call 703-970-4480.

EDIFICE
EDIFICE represents the majority of the European electronics industry and is recognized as such by other organizations. It is a forum to be educated in B2B processes and technologies and also avail of the knowledge and experiences of other member companies. EDIFICE provides an opportunity to contribute to the direction and evolution of B2B standards and processes that will benefit the industry.

GS1 UK
GS1 UK has driven innovation in the supply chain for over thirty years. It is part of the global GS1 organisation dedicated to the development and implementation of global data standards and solutions for any supply chain.

GS1 UK has more than 19,000 members who license unique numbers to identify everything from products to patients. The organisation helps members implement GS1 standards through the use of bar codes, radio frequency identification (RFID), electronic communications and Global Data Synchronisation (GDS).

Uniform Code Council
The UCC´s family of wholly-owned subsidiaries, divisions, and partnerships powerfully connects companies in the supply chain with standards-based solutions that are universally open, industry-driven, and globally endorsed. This unique position provides an unprecedented blend of integrity, value, and authority to move global business forward to a more efficient future.

UCCnet
UCCnet is the global leader in building the foundation for clean, secure, and fast electronic commerce. UCCnet services enable collaborative business-to-business item registration and data synchronization transactions across the Internet. UCCnet was established as a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC), the global standards organization, to serve its stakeholders.

eBusinessReady™
eBusinessReady is an industry-neutral testing program for eBusiness software vendors that was launched in November 2001 to enable vertical and horizontal interoperability across the supply chain and distribution channels. For companies engaged in the growing electronic commerce marketplace, software interoperability is vital, and its absence can strongly inhibit supply chain implementations and add significant supply chain costs. This interoperability testing program allows different software offerings to work together in system-to-system communication for improved supply chain performance. The program, which is a joint partnership of the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC) and Drummond Group, Inc. (DGI), brings together software vendors, exchanges, vertical industries, and the standards community in a neutral, standards-based testing environment that simulates real-world operating conditions.

RosettaNet
A self-funded, non-profit organization, RosettaNet is a consortium of major Information Technology, Electronic Components, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Telecommunications and Logistics companies working to create and implement industry-wide, open e-business process standards. These standards form a common e-business language, aligning processes between supply chain partners on a global basis. RosettaNet is a subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC).

AIAG
The Automotive Industry Action Group is a globally recognized organization founded in 1982 by a group of visionary managers from DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. The purpose: To provide an open forum where members cooperate in developing and promoting solutions that enhance the prosperity of the automotive industry. AIAG's focus is to continuously improve business processes and practices involving trading partners throughout the supply chain.

VICS
The The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions (VICS) Association has enabled companies in the retail and consumer-focused industries to eliminate billions of dollars of waste and delay. By creating voluntary guidelines, often referred to as “standards,” VICS has created new best practices that ultimately lead to lower costs and better availability of products for consumers. VICS’ volunteer members improve the flow of products and information throughout retailing and the consumer-focused industries that supply retail. The Association provides leadership and an environment in which executives can make a difference in their industry, their company performance—and their personal commitment to make the world work a little bit better. VICS’ members help define the next best practices in the industries and thus anticipate and optimize business processes and costs. Additional information can be found at www.vics.org