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WORLDWIDE INFORMATION EXCHANGE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Standards
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Foreign Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport
1, record 1, English, Electronic%20Data%20Interchange%20for%20Administration%2C%20Commerce%20and%20Transport
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EDIFACT 1, record 1, English, EDIFACT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exchanging information rapidly and accurately between companies and countries is essential in today's competitive world. UN/EDIFACT(United Nations Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) provides the essential rules for data exchange, particularly when data need to be processed by more than one organization or exchanged at minimum cost. UN/EDIFACT has been found to be very useful by such users as : Banks who are members of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications; national administrations in a variety of areas including transport, health care and taxation; the US Government, where it is the "preferred" EDI solution; customs administrations; international electronic industries; the International Air Transport Association and national statistical administrations. 2, record 1, English, - Electronic%20Data%20Interchange%20for%20Administration%2C%20Commerce%20and%20Transport
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de normes
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Échange de données informatisé pour l'administration, le commerce et le transport
1, record 1, French, %C3%89change%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20informatis%C3%A9%20pour%20l%27administration%2C%20le%20commerce%20et%20le%20transport
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EDIFACT 2, record 1, French, EDIFACT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Échange de données informatisées pour l'administration, le commerce et le transport 3, record 1, French, %C3%89change%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20informatis%C3%A9es%20pour%20l%27administration%2C%20le%20commerce%20et%20le%20transport
masculine noun
- EDIFACT 4, record 1, French, EDIFACT
correct, masculine noun
- EDIFACT 4, record 1, French, EDIFACT
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de normas
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
- Comercio exterior
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Intercambio electrónico de datos para la administración, el comercio y el transporte
1, record 1, Spanish, Intercambio%20electr%C3%B3nico%20de%20datos%20para%20la%20administraci%C3%B3n%2C%20el%20comercio%20y%20el%20transporte
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- EDIFACT 2, record 1, Spanish, EDIFACT
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of persons with a disability
- The Ear
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Federation of Hard of Hearing People
1, record 2, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Hard%20of%20Hearing%20People
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IFHOH 1, record 2, English, IFHOH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFHOH was established in 1977 as a charitable organization, registered at Vereinsregister Amtsgericht Hamburg, Germany(Nr. 69 VR 10 527). As an International Non-Governmental Organization, IFHOH has special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC). IFHOH currently has 47 general and associate members in 30 countries. IFHOH provides a platform for co-operation and information exchange among its members and interested parties. As an umbrella organization and through its individual organizations, IFHOH works to promote greater understanding of hearing loss issues and to improve access for hard of hearing people worldwide. 1, record 2, English, - International%20Federation%20of%20Hard%20of%20Hearing%20People
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
- Oreille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- International Federation of Hard of Hearing People
1, record 2, French, International%20Federation%20of%20Hard%20of%20Hearing%20People
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IFHOH 1, record 2, French, IFHOH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Ship Piloting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Maritime Pilots' Association
1, record 3, English, International%20Maritime%20Pilots%27%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IMPA 1, record 3, English, IMPA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IMPA is a professional, non-profit making body with a truly international outlook. It is primarily concerned with promoting professional standards of pilotage worldwide in the interests of pilots’ safety. It seeks to fulfil this momentous task by encouraging both consultation between its members and the exchange of technical information with other industry partners and regulators-at the local, national and international levels. 1, record 3, English, - International%20Maritime%20Pilots%27%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Pilotage des navires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- International Maritime Pilots' Association
1, record 3, French, International%20Maritime%20Pilots%27%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IMPA 1, record 3, French, IMPA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Association internationale des pilotes maritimes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Pilotaje de buques
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación de Pilotos Marítimos Internacionales
1, record 3, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Pilotos%20Mar%C3%ADtimos%20Internacionales
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IMPA 1, record 3, Spanish, IMPA
feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- distribution chain
1, record 4, English, distribution%20chain
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The implications of worldwide, low-cost information exchange are profound. The full potential of computerized design, manufacturing, delivery and services may now be realised by linking all parts of a distribution chain together, from product concept, design, testing, and manufacturing to marketing, after sales and service. 1, record 4, English, - distribution%20chain
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de distribution
1, record 4, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20distribution
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'échange mondial d'informations, à peu de frais, a de profondes répercussions. Il est possible, à présent, de réaliser pleinement le potentiel de conception, de fabrication, de livraison et de services informatisés en reliant tous les éléments d'une chaîne de distribution, depuis la création, la conception, la mise à l'essai et la fabrication d'un produit jusqu'à sa commercialisation et au service après-vente et à l'entretien. 1, record 4, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20distribution
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-04-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- worldwide information exchange
1, record 5, English, worldwide%20information%20exchange
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The implications of worldwide, low-cost information exchange are profound. 1, record 5, English, - worldwide%20information%20exchange
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- échange mondial d'informations
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9change%20mondial%20d%27informations
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'échange mondial d'informations, à peu de frais, a de profondes répercussions. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9change%20mondial%20d%27informations
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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