inter-spec dependencies

[James Bryce Clark <jbc@lawyer.com>]

We have discussed, and are acutely aware, that the process designed by the
ebXML executive and QR groups didn't create many opportunities for
inter-team coordination.   (In my view, we did pretty darn well on an
ad-hoc basis in harmonizing BP and TP/CPP/CPA -- primarily because people
deliberately drifted back and forth -- and obviously BP and CC were wired
to work together, but not all of the interfaces may be that smooth.)

Mindful of that, I found the following from the TP/CPP/CPA list informative.

I have no particular views or concerns about Marty's take, but it reminds
me that different people may have different views about the extent to which
ebXML standards only work, or should work, end to end.  

Personally I support only using PoCs that show end to end functionality --
but that's about proofs of concept.  It would be a different matter to
argue  that all uses of ebXML should use all ebXML layers.  

Jamie 

>Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 14:47:12 -0400
>From: Martin W Sachs <mwsachs@us.ibm.com>
>Subject: RE: Vienna agenda
>To: rkacker@exceloncorp.com
>Cc: Yukinori Saito <y-saito@ecom.or.jp>, TP-Team <ebxml-tp@lists.ebxml.org>,
>        "EDIgr)H.Sugamata" <sugamata@ecom.or.jp>,
>        "EDIgr)K.Mizoguchi" <mizoguchi@ecom.or.jp>
>
>Ravi,
>
>In my previous posting, I neglected to comment on your concern about
>dependency on the ebXML Message Service.  There is no dependency. 
>There are elements and attributes that support the ebXML Message 
>Service but the specification states that alternative messaging services 
>can be supported by supplying appropriate new element if necessary.
>
>I have all of your comments on the my agenda list for Vienna.
>
>Regards,
>Marty
>
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>"Ravi Kacker" <rkacker@exceloncorp.com> on 05/02/2001 11:21:57 AM
>To:   "Yukinori Saito" <y-saito@ecom.or.jp>, Martin W
>      Sachs/Watson/IBM@IBMUS
>cc:   "TP-Team" <ebxml-tp@lists.ebxml.org>, "EDIgr\)H.Sugamata"
>      <sugamata@ecom.or.jp>, "EDIgr\)K.Mizoguchi" <mizoguchi@ecom.or.jp>
>Subject:  RE: Vienna agenda
>
>Martin,
>   I believe Saito San makes a very valid point. It will be nice to
>concentrate on some Presentation ( Powerpoint etc) material that briefly
>describes the overview of CPP/CPA Specs.. What are the functionalities 
>and features it accomplishes to establish business relationship... 
> explain each critical element of the spec with examples ... and finally a 
>description of a SIMPLE CPA and SIMPLE CPP template wiuth required 
>and optional elements.    This material can be used in several forums to 
>facilitate explanation of the value proposition of the CPS ?CPP 
>specifications and how they have to build to achieve e-business 
>relationship.
>
>   On a separtate topic, at OAG Meeting in Paris while reviewing the
>CPP/CPA Spec it appeared to the audience there that there is a tight
>relatioship between CPP/CPA Spec to Business Procees Spec and 
>Messaging Service Spec spec, Registry Repository Spec.
>   In absence of these dependency information details not resident in
> any Registry/Repository YET how can the CPP/CPA Spec be used in 
>isolation? A discussion on this issue is relevant as well as a How To 
>guide be useful.
>
>   Looking forward to our meeting in Vienna.
>Thanks.
>Ravi Kacker,
>Vice President, Industry Relations and Strategy,
>eXcelon Corporation,
>25 Mall Road,
>Burlington,MA 01803
>Tel:781-402-7203
>Mobile: 847-858-7720
>rkacker@exceloncorp.com