Electronic Data Interchange
E.D.I. is
defined as the transfer of structured data by agreed message standards from computer to
computer by electronic means.
In Sweden the secretariat for the Swedish Trade Procedures Council / SWEPRO acts as an awareness
center for EDI and UN/EDIFACT
matters. SWEPRO is a governmental entity and is responsible for the Swedish participation
in the
inter-governmental work on EDI and EDIFACT in eg. UN/ECE
and EBES (European Board for EDI
Standardisation). There is a broad representation in the council from the private business
sector, relevant governmental authorities and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Trade
Department.
SWEPRO administers an electronic information system called SEREC (Swedish EDI Reference
Center). SEREC is a forum for closed and open conferences and information.
SWEPRO is one of the founder of 'The Swedish EDI Association - EDIS'. In EDIS participate
the major EDI users and user groups in Sweden. SWEPRO is represented in the Board of EDIS
and EDIS is represented in the SWEPRO. That is to secure the mutual cooperation and
coordination in Sweden.
There are a number of companies that use and promote EDI in Sweden
