This chapter provides a high-level introduction to the use of IBM(R) WebSphere(R) Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization and IBM(R) WebSphere(R) Business Integration Express Plus for Item Synchronization as a solution for integrating data exchange between UCCnet-compliant trading partners. (Both products may also be referred to in this guide as Business Integration Express for Item Sync.)
The solution uses the Item Synchronization collaboration, along with application connectors and InterChange Server Express, to provide affordable, extensible, scalable, and secure access to the UCCnet standard registry. (A subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc., UCCnet is a neutral, tax-exempt organization that provides item registry and data synchronization for electronic commerce based on industry developed standards.) The resulting efficiencies to supply chains can significantly drive down costs and improve profits for suppliers.
Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization provides the capability to
This chapter provides an overview of the architecture and components of Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization.