DSCM Final Year Project: EDI Implementation

This final year project for a Diploma in Supply Chain Management explores the implementation of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system within a company. The project provides a comprehensive overview of EDI, its role in supply chain management, particularly in procurement, and the challenges involved in its implementation. It details the implementation process, including strategic planning, team formation, cost-benefit analysis, and pilot testing. The project also includes case studies of Amazon, Walmart, and DHL, illustrating successful EDI implementations and their competitive advantages. The document concludes with a summary of the benefits of EDI and its integration with Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management.