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Subject: Re: What do people really expect from ebXML? - CoreComponents-Transactions!


Title: RE: What do people really expect from ebXML? - Core components..
Margeret,
 
> Your source is correct, and nowhere in here does it say that it will define
> transactions. The key words within the definition below are "specifications"
> and "framework" - not "transactions"
 
The statement from the homepage says something leading in quite
a different direction.
 
"to enable a global electronic marketplace where enterprises of any size
and in any geographical location can meet and conduct business with
each other through the exchange of XML based messages"
 
My point is that business is built on transactions. A business without
transactions is like a fish without water; if the business doesn't have transactions
then it ceases to be a business. Am I not correct here ?
 
So what point is ebXML without transactions ? that specificially means that
you can't conduct business. That's not what the www.ebxml.org homepage
says. It specificially says "conduct business"
 
Anyhow, you go on to say something about about transactions:
 
> The whole idea of the ebXML initiative is to develop the specifications and
> framework so that the transactions can be developed in a consistent
> way, using the Core Components that arise from the business process models.
 
So really, you are acknowledging that transactions are a part of ebXML (and agreeing
with the opening statement on the homepage. That's good to see.
 
Regards
 
David Lyon
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: What do people really expect from ebXML? - Core Components-Transactions!

David
 
Your source is correct, and nowhere in here does it say that it will define transactions. The key words within the definition below are "specifications" and "framework" - not "transactions"
 
The whole idea of the ebXML initiative is to develop the specifications and framework so that the transactions can be developed in a consistent way, using the Core Components that arise from the business process models.
 
These are being developed with the past experience (which can also be read as 'mistakes') that the UN/EDIFACT and X12 business people bring to the table.
 
Sorry to disappoint you, but I (and I hope all the others) believe that this is the best way forward.
 
My 0.0005USD cents worth!
Margaret Pemberton
----- Original Message -----
From: David Lyon
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: What do people really expect from ebXML? - Core Components-Transactions!

Mark,
 
To quote my source:
 

What is ebXML?

ebXML is a set of specifications that together enable a modular electronic business framework. The vision of ebXML is to enable a global electronic marketplace where enterprises of any size and in any geographical location can meet and conduct business with each other through the exchange of XML based messages. ebXML is a joint initiative of the United Nations (UN/CEFACT) and OASIS, developed with global participation for global usage.

 
This comes from the home page at www.ebxml.org.
 
The sentence "enable a global electronic marketplace where enterprises of any size and in any geographical location can meet and conduct business with each other through the exchange of XML based messages" is a strong statement that about using xml messages.
 
The technical architecture document that is available is lacking on details as how to make the above statement a reality.
 
I am hoping that this mailing list will enable me to find out more about the core components so that we can achieve the above stated goal. 
 
If there is any way that I may be able to help, I would be glad to offer my services.
 
Regards
 
 
David Lyon
 
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 3:02 PM
Subject: RE: What do people really expect from ebXML? - Core Components -Transactions!

Sorry David,
 
People need world peace, a good solution to world hunger and a cure to Diabetes, but failing that and much more ..... 
 
EDI or not ...
 
(Business) People need (better) Business Processes
 
.... and part of processes are Business Transactions; and part of transactions are Business Documents - which is where Core Components start coming into play and probably something more closer to what I gather you might recognize from some of the traditional EDI files people exchange today.
 
 
Perhaps you can best check your source who has been informing you about ebXML, and I do beg to differ as to what ebXML is being 'marketed' as !
I can only advise you to review the ebXML documents that are out for public review for some time now, perhaps starting with the ebXML Technical Architecture.
 
ebXML right now is about setting the stage so the world can do business electronically.
Although we'll all get to reap some specific immediate benefits, ebXML is not specifically about another way for data transport or yet another way to made an 'edi file'.
 
And where we go from here ...... NOW the real hard work begins for us all in business and industry associations !
 
Well that's my 2 cents and I'm quoting myself.
 
Thanks
Dave Welsh
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: David Lyon [mailto:djlyon@one.net.au]
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 8:54 PM
To: ebxml-core@lists.ebxml.org
Subject: Re: What do people really expect from ebXML? - Core Components - Transactions!

People need transactions !
 
How can ebXML ever work if it doesn't have transactions ?
 
I was led to believe that ebXML was all about defining some standard XML transactions for eb.
 
What the world expects is some simple XML documents for:
 
 - Product Catalogs
 - Purchase Orders
 - Invoices/Receipts
 - Payment Advices
 - Statement of Accounts
 
The work isn't hard. There are hundreds of different definitions around and thousands of people who will willingly do the work.
 
All that is needed is just to choose one simple set, document it, and go through a revision process just as with EDI. That's what I've been told ebXML would be doing.
 
Presently, the problem isn't lack of XML definitions, it's having a well balanced set.
 
Operating under the auspices of the United Nations, and the way that ebXML is marketed, a lot of people with EDI experience have been given the impression that ebXML will define some XML transactions not dissimilar to EDI. That is *a very real expectation*.
 
People really are expecting an XML transaction set from ebXML. Especially those with an EDI background.
 
Take care
 
David Lyon
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 10:36 PM
Subject: RE: What do people really expect from ebXML? - Core components..



David,

        ebXML has never intended to create transactions as a deliverable.  In fact, ebXML does not even have a requirement to develop the specifications to develop them.  Is this a failure of ebXML  - in my opinion yes.  Do we need these documents quickly - yes.  Is it best if a single consistent approach to schema design, naming conventions, use of ancillary W3C specifications is developed by an international, neutral standards body - yes.  Will we get them quickly - doubtful if after 18 months we still don't have an agreement on what it is we are developing a process for.

Mark 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Lyon [mailto:djlyon@one.net.au]
> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 11:01 PM
> To: ebxml-core@lists.ebxml.org
> Subject: Re: What do people really expect from ebXML? - Core
> components..
>
>
> All,
>
> We really need some XML specifications for the core
> components of ebXML, as
> we have products that we really want to ship later in the year.
>
> It appears as though there are some difficulties in defining the core
> components, although I note there have been some good efforts in the
> directory area and so forth.
>
> If ebXML needs to produce documentation quickly, then I would suggest
> concentrating on the most important things as far as eb is concerned.
>
> In my opinion, there are four documents that need to be
> designed, or adapted
> from existing patterns.
>
> They are:
>                  (1) The Purchase Order
>                  (2) The Invoice / Receipt / ASN
>                  (3) The Payment Advice
>                  (4) The Statement of Account
>
> With documentation that describes these four documents, a lot
> of pressure on
> ebXML could be dissapated.
>
> I've seen that we have quite a few people here who are
> sufficiently skilled
> to make a start on these components. Also, Edifact/X12 could
> quite easily be
> stripped to produce a relatively simple subset. It doesn't need to do
> everything, only the basic stuff.
>
> Forgive my optimism, but we have Customers who really want to
> bash some of
> these messages around. It's costing me money every day that
> ebXML is not
> going, so if called upon, I'd certainly be willing to help.
>
> Take care all
>
> David Lyon
>
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