B2B Integration : A Practical Guide to Collaborative E-commerce

20 B2B Integration — A Practical Guide to Collaborative E-commerce
E-marketplace
Ail File Formats
AN Communication Protocols
AM Security Solutions
AM B2B Standards
Logistics Provider
Figure 1.5. — A typical B2B integration solution
in mi
• Communication protocol (FTP, HTTP, HTTP/S, etc.);
• Security (digital certificates, Secure Socket Layer, PGP, PKI, etc.);
• Service requirements (archiving options, routing, monitoring, etc.);
and
• B2B protocols and standards, including OBI, RosettaNet, OAG,
BizTalk and ebXML.
1.5. What is the Return on Investment (ROI)
on B2Bi?
Through B2Bi, the integrated companies operate efficiently on a realtime
basis, which has a direct impact on their bottom line. The return
on investment for B2Bi is extremely high — often 5 to 15 times more,