Figure 8.1 Order-delivery cycle with and without EDI. [Source: Adapted from

Stalling (1990), p. 242]

Figure 8.2 Translating data to an EDI code. [Source: Turban, McLean,

Wetherbe (1999), p. 243]

Figure 8.3 An example of an EDI in a hospital.

Figure 8.4 Typical EDI transactions Buyer Seller

Figure 8.5 The extranet framework [Source: Toshiba America Information

Services.] government

Figure 8.6 The GM concept of automated car buying via an extranet. [Source:

General Motors.]

The ANX extranet. [Source: Byte.]