The purpose of the research is to propose and evaluate a
methodology for implementing EDI to assist organisations in
reaping the anticipated benefits. The research involved the
systematic analysis of the state of the art of EDI and
paradigms of methodologies, to define a model for the EDI
implementation methodology, and to define criteria for
evaluating such a model. The methodology was developed and
modelled utilising the software process model, as adopted by
Boehm (1988) and later duPlessis and van der Walt (1992),
as a framework. Next a synthesis of the assimilated
knowledge and brainstorming of project teams involved in
EDI pilot projects, was used to systematically develop an EDI
implementation methodology. The methodology was evaluated
by utilising it in the implementation of EDI between two
organisations, Computer Equipment Brokers (PTY) and
Marksec (PTY). It was concluded that the methodology was
efficient for implementing EDI. / Computing / M. Sc. (Information Systems)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/17443 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Meyer, Ettienne |
| Contributors | Steenkamp, A. L., Smuts, W. B. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (225 leaves) |
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