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The Issues - outgoing invoices
Issue 1: ERP systems speak a different language
Invoices to recipients with their own ERP-system:
There is a PO for every invoice, but:
- Recipients use various formats (ASCII, EDI, XML,.....)
- Within each format many different data record structures are possible/different contents structure
- Almost every recipient speaks his own language
Issue 2: Both Partners need to have an ERP-systemSmall recipients do usually not have ERP-systems
Generally a PO, but higher number of invoices
- Suppliers use various formats (ASCII, EDI, XML,.....)
- Invoice is entered manually by the receiver
Issue 3: Transportation Method and Certificates
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As from January 2004 new legislation:
- Anyone can send and receive invoices over the internet, no third party required
- Some recipients will use CertiPost
- Some recipients will use Isabel
- Some recipients will use the internet
- Multi channel/Network required, multi certificate required
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