Internet EDI implementation to support multiple document standards for R&D project management

The current trend in EDI implementation is moving away from traditional networks, Value Added Networks (VANs), to the Internet, because the Internet can provide lower network service charges, larger size of user groups, and more available network services. Internet EDI is now playing an important role in electronic business and/or electronic commerce applications. One of the most important components of Internet EDI is the EDI software. The paper proposes a component based approach to the development of EDI software for Internet EDI. The EDI software is developed to support the multiple document standards for government funded R&D project management.