Entergy Texas. Inc · NYSE:ETI/P
Entergy Texas — Investor Presentation (September 2013)
12 slides from Entergy Texas's investor presentation, September 2013
Slide 1: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Electronic Data Interchange EDI E-mail: EDI@ ENTERGY.COM
Slide 2: What is EDI?
What is EDI? • An acronym for Electronic Data Interchange. • Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of data in standardized, electronic formats between companies. Computer to computer means “original application program to processing application program. • EDI is also
Slide 3: How Does EDI Work?
How Does EDI Work? • EDI is simple to set up. All the Trading Partner needs to send or receive electronic transactions are the following equipment and software capabilities: – A mainframe, mid-tier, or personal computer. – Translation software to format their business data into the American National
Slide 4: Mapping Data to EDI Transaction Formats
Mapping Data to EDI Transaction Formats To exchange information using EDI, data must be translated into a format that complies with an EDI standard. Mapping is the initial process that describes how each piece of the original data, such as an invoice relates to the “EDI transaction” standard being u
Slide 5: EDI Standards
EDI Standards The sender and receiver must use the same standards so that everyone is speaking the same language. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 defines EDI Standards. This is a cross- industry standards body with representation from many in
Slide 6: How Data is Sent
How Data is Sent Data, which is standardized through EDI software on both Entergy’s and the Trading Partners’ computer, is transmitted directly from one company’s computer to the other. Entergy’s Trading Partners have three options available for transporting invoice data: •Value Added Network (VAN)
Slide 7: EDI Process
EDI Process An EDI bill will contain the same information that is currently being received on a paper invoice and they still have the same amount of time to pay. With EDI the only difference will be how they receive their Invoice. Their Entergy bill will follow the steps listed below during the EDI
Slide 8: Advantages Associated with EDI
Advantages Associated with EDI Some of the major benefits associated with the use of EDI are: •Elimination of “Lost” invoices •Reduction in cycle time •Elimination of data entry errors •Reduced clerical workload •Reduction in form, postage, and handling expenses •Greater emphasis on process improvem
Slide 9: Cost
Cost The cost of using EDI varies from company to company depending on if they choose to process the data themselves, which transport option and software they select or if they choose to use a third party company to process their data.
Slide 10: Entergy's Program Information
Entergy’s Program Information When a Trading Partner is ready to receive and send EDI transactions with Entergy we will provide them with step-by-step assistance. – We will ask the customer to complete a Contact Profile Information Sheet, this form will establish primary points of contact for EDI wi
Slide 11: Cont'd Entergy's Program Information
Cont’d Entergy’s Program Information – A Trading Partner Agreement will be created . This document defines: • Fees and Responsibilities • Networks to be used for communications • X12 transaction set and version of the standard being exchanged – When both Trading Partners agree on the accounts to be
Slide 12: Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria • Interested in doing EDI with Entergy • Number of Accounts • Total $ value of Accounts • EDI Experience • Readiness of Trading Partner • Timing & Commitment • Payment Processed Electronically • Complexity of TP
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