Catalog Benefits
There are several potential benefits to implementing an electronic catalog.
Some of them are listed below:
- Gives Intel’s suppliers the opportunity to gain a business advantage over those competitors who do not supply a catalog.
- Provides Greater and Direct Visibility to the end user.
- Improves user experience when item is available, found and ordered via a catalog.
- Eliminates end user commodity code confusion
- Provides faster procurement throughput time to receive your purchase orders.
- Increased data, supplier, and payment accuracy
- Reduced Purchase to Payment through put time (TPT)
- Increases sales through increased shopping frequency.
Internal Catalog
An Internal catalog is an online, electronic catalog of a company’s products or services that is hosted on Intel’s infrastructure. Intel resources would maintain the catalog hardware and both the supplier and Intel would manage the catalog content.
This is the best model when:
- Suppliers are not capable of hosting their own Catalog site.
- Intel prefers control of the catalog content.
External Catalog
It is Intel’s strategy to encourage and implement External catalogs.
An external catalog is an online, electronic catalog of a company’s products or services that is hosted on the supplier’s infrastructure. The supplier maintains the catalog on their own web site using their own catalog management tools and user interface. Both the supplier and Intel would manage the catalog content.
This is the best model when:
- The supplier provides highly configurable products and/or has volatile product selection/availability.
- The supplier provides a large volume of products with a standard pricing policy.
- The catalog content will be updated frequently.
Intel's Catalog Criteria
It is Intel’s strategy to encourage and implement External catalogs; internal catalogs are secondary.
- The product or service should be definable.
- Descriptive: Can the product or service be reasonably defined within 70 characters?
- Searchable: Users will typically locate the products / services in the catalog via a descriptive search engine.
- Comparable: When given choices, will users be able to differentiate products?
- Identifiable: Does the product have part numbers?
- Repetitive: non-repetitive items are not a good catalog candidate.
- Descriptive: Can the product or service be reasonably defined within 70 characters?
- The supplier should have an interest and the resources necessary to establish a Catalog with Intel.
Catalog Cost Information
For suppliers implementing an internal catalog, there are no additional costs. The file format is Excel based. Intel will provide the supplier the data requirements, format & instructions. As for internal costs to develop & maintain the catalog, this is dependent on several factors such as the time required to understand and support the catalog requirements (if this is a new process), how many items they will need to set up in the catalog, the maintenance plan for content updates, and their overall management strategy, inclusive of contract/catalog compliance.
For suppliers implementing an external catalog, the incremental costs would be minimal (resource driven) to connect a new customer. Maintenance plan for content updates, and overall management strategies also apply to external catalogs to ensure contract/catalog compliance.
Catalog Contact Information
If you have any questions pertaining to this webpage or to initiate a request for a catalog implementation, please contact Leona B. Fisher, Intel's Catalog Program Manager, at 480-554-5885 or email your comments, suggestions, or requests to eCatalog@intel.com.
Inbound Advanced Shipment Notification
Inbound ASN allows suppliers to notify Intel of information on in-transit materials and shipments. All Intel receiving docks use ASNs to minimize manual data entry errors and to fill in any missing information when a shipment arrives.
What are the Values to Intel and Suppliers?
- Direct connection to Intel, minimizes translation errors
- Reduction of status updates to Intel, tracking enabled via BOL/HAWB identification
- Quicker processing of shipment information, improves payment possibilities
- Advanced notification of shipment to prepare lane/receiving for shipments, reduces cycle time and potential to carry less inventory
- Enables systematic tracking vs. time consuming phone conversation or tracking spreadsheets via email
Intel Provides Two Options for Supplier to Send the ASN
- RosettaNet PIP 3B2
- Suppliers must have RosettaNet capabilities
- Suppliers must be able to offer IT resources in order to support development and post-production support
- Automated process through business-to-business integration (B2Bi)
- Minimizes manual entry and high data accuracy
- Recommended for suppliers with high inbound shipment volume
- Click here to view Intel RosettaNet package and project requirements
- Intel® Web ASN
- Most common option for suppliers that do not have RosettaNet capabilities
- Requires manual entry by suppliers in Intel® WebSuite
- Recommended for suppliers with low inbound shipment volume
To get further information, please contact your respective commodity manager(s). For RosettaNet implementation, your request will be put into a queue for prioritization.
RosettaNet Helps Build 100% e-Supply Chain Corporation
For more than a decade, Intel has been building and utilizing e-Business capabilities to conduct business with suppliers and customers. In 1998, we began the process of automating our procurement processes by moving towards paperless purchase orders, automated shipment notifications, and payment processes through standardized business processes. As of 2011, we have made significant progress toward our goal of becoming a 100% e-Supply Chain Corporation by also automating our forecast, planning, and certificate of analysis business processes.
Intel strongly embraces RosettaNet standards called Partner Interface Processes (PIP) as a way to enable the industry and keep overall costs down. RosettaNet is a non-profit, globally supported standards body that promotes collaborative commerce. PIPs are used to define business processes between trading partners of all sizes to connect electronically to process transactions and move information within their extended supply chains. PIPs are also developed to simplify and automate end-to-end e-business processes, eliminate business process complexity in our supply chain networks, increase productivity, and communicate with our trading partners in a common language.
For smaller suppliers who do not have the capability to leverage RosettaNet, we have a Web portal available to exchange the same documents and information.
Why a 100% e-Supply Chain Corporation?
- Increase supply chain efficiency through elimination of older slower methods
- Comply with emerging industry, business, or legislative requirements
- To accelerate the adoption and ease of business to business (B2B) connections by using a combination of business systems and Internet technologies
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Highlights
Intel RosettaNet Roadmap
The matrix below indicates specific RosettaNet processes (called Partner Interface Processes) Intel has, or is planning. This matrix can help you understand HOW and WHEN you can implement RosettaNet with Intel. To access the implementation guidelines, click on the hyperlink below:
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- Please refer to the articles listed below for details on Supplier Presence Site registration procedures.
RosettaNet Business Process |
Advantages | Availability |
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Forecast/Response |
Intel forecast arrives directly in your system and ready for processing without the need to re-format the data. This gives your company more time to respond. |
Available now |
urchase Order |
PO messages arrive in your systems within minutes after Intel issues it. *This leaves you more time to plan for requirements. |
Available now |
Purchase Order Scheduling Agreement(PIPtm 3A4 ZLP, 3A8 ZLP) |
Schedule Agreement and Delivery Schedule information sent directly to Intel suppliers with no manual intervention. |
Available now |
Invoice & Payment |
Intel receives your invoice in minutes. If it’s incorrect, you often find out in minutes and can re-submit it. *This allows for fewer payment delays. |
Available now |
Introduction
The Intel File Transfer System (FTS) is an Intel managed suite of file transfer services that are used to securely route all types of files between Intel business groups and external companies and end users. Various options for file transfer are available for more freedom in choosing a method that meets business needs while ensuring these methods meet applicable Intel Information Security guidelines and requirements. Options available include file transfer using a Web browser or more automated file transfer protocols, such as HTTP and FTP.
An external service provider provides additional options for increased integration flexibility. When used, this service provider acts as an intermediary between external companies and Intel to provide these additional options.
The service provider that currently provides this service is Hubspan*.
Terms such as "inbound files" and "outbound" files are often used to describe file transfers. "Inbound files" are files transferred from an external user or company to Intel. "Outbound files" are files that were transfer from Intel to an external user or company.
* Please note that this link will take you from the Intel Web site. Intel does not control the content and makes no warranties of the linked site.
Target Audience
The following information is primarily intended to provide assistance to external companies and end users who need to exchange files with Intel business groups. This page also contains support information for existing users.
Features
- Secure, scalable, and reliable file routing between Intel business groups and external companies and end users
- Flexible, platform-independent solution
- 24x7 monitoring and support
- "Re-delivery" (e.g. if files need to be re-sent after they have already completed): FAQ #12
- Configurable email notifications to external companies and end users integrated (e.g. file successfully delivered, file delivery failed, etc.): FAQ #17
Getting Connected
If you have not already, please contact your Intel contact. If you do not know who your Intel Contact is, send an email to File Transfer Engagements and we will do our best to help locate your contact. You will be contacted in approximately 3-5 business days to discuss your requirements and timelines.
If you are an external company representative and are considering to integrate using the more automated system level file transfer solutions that do not involve Web browser file uploads/downloads please complete the following steps.
- Select a Connectivity Option
There are three standard document exchange options available. Choose the option from the following list that best fits your business and technical requirements:- PartnerConnect - This option is best suited to external companies that have no existing B2B infrastructure. PartnerConnect is a Windows client tool suitable for both manual use and automated processing through scheduling utilities such as Windows Scheduled Tasks. PartnerConnect is free and easy to configure. The technical requirements for PartnerConnect can be found in the Intel File Transfer Integration Guide.
- FTP/s - This option is best suited to companies that already have a file transfer protocol client or those that wish to purchase one. Supported FTP/s clients are listed in the Intel File Transfer Integration Guide.
- Important Note: FTS supports FTP/s, which is FTP over SSL. Secure FTP, which uses SSH, is not supported.
- HTTPS – This option is best suited for companies that already have a B2B infrastructure that they wish to leverage to exchange documents with Intel or the capability to send/receive files over HTTPS. For those who have not integrated via HTTPS before, this may be the most complicated option for you to implement.
- Complete the Trading Entity Information Form
Complete the Trading Entity Information form and email it to your Intel business contact. - Configure Your System for Testing
Configure your client-side software (FTP client, PartnerConnect) or HTTPS application, using address and login information provided by Hubspan, and make any necessary changes to firewalls and/or proxy servers.
Important Note:
If you have chosen to use PartnerConnect to exchange files with Intel, see the PartnerConnect Installation Guide Microsoft Word filefor information about installing and configuring the application on your chosen system. - Test Connectivity with Hubspan and the Intel Business Group
Exchange simple text files with Hubspan to resolve any configuration or connectivity issues (firewall, proxy, etc.). Emulate Production activity by exchanging files with the Intel Business Group, through Hubspan, with all parties monitoring and verifying the results. - Go-Live
Update your system configuration to interact with the Production Hubspan system, run a Production Acceptance test, and then begin exchanging live data through the Intel File Transfer System.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there a charge for either the FTS service or the software used to send and receive files?
No. Intel pays all associated service fees; there is no charge to the external company or end users to use FTS services.
There is also no charge for the PartnerConnect software when that option is used with Hubspan. However, if an external company wishes to build or use their own secure file transfer capability based on either HTTPS or secure FTP, then all resultant costs are the responsibility of the TE.
2. What file formats does FTS support?
FTS supports all file types and formats. However, FTS cannot support files marked as "read only" or that have no data (0 bytes).
3. What is the retention period for files that have been sent through FTS?
Files that have been delivered to all intended recipients will be retained for 7 business days. Files that have not yet been delivered to all intended recipients will be retained for 14 days.
4. What is the retention period for the file metadata?
File metadata will be retained for 18 months for reporting and audit purposes.
5. What is the default service level agreement for files sent through FTS?
Unless the file transfer interface is configured otherwise, 24 hours is the default maximum time period allowed for files to be sent through FTS. After a file transfer reaches the maximum time allowed, FTS support teams and appropriate Intel application support teams will be notified to resolve the issue.
For outbound files from Intel, this time period begins at the time the file is received by Intel FTS from the Intel business group and ends when the file becomes available for download. For inbound files to Intel, this time period begins at the time the TE sends the file to the Intel FTS/Hubspan and ends when the file is successfully delivered to the Intel business group.
6. Are there any limitations or constraints on the files sent through FTS?
Yes, files sent through Intel FTS and/or Hubspan services must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Files must be less than 1 GB in size. However, special authorization is necessary to send files over 64 MB.
- File and directory names must include only the characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9, hyphen, underscore, and space.
Important Note: The space (blank) character used in file names may not work on all operating systems. To avoid possible failure during file transport, the Intel Business Group and TE who wish to use this feature will need to ensure that both operating systems support this capability during the integration process. - The space (blank) character must not be leading or trailing.
- COM[0-9], COM[0-9].*, LPT[0-9], LPT[0-9].*, NUL, NUL.*, PRN, PRN.*, AUX, AUX.*, CON, CON.* are invalid file names or directory names
- File and directory names should be case-insensitive (e.g. foo.txt == Foo.TXT == FOO.TXT).
- File names (name + extension) must be 64 characters or less.
- Files cannot be marked as "read only" or have no data (0 bytes in size).
7. What will happen if a file that is larger than the maximum file size is sent through FTS?
The file will be rejected and an email notification will be sent to the TE's support team.
8. When using Hubspan file transfer services, are my company's documents secure at Hubspan?
Yes. Hubspan uses a variety of Intel-approved and industry-standard methods and practices to ensure information is secure and remains uncompromised within their environment.
9. My company has chosen to use Hubspan's ParnterConnect file transfer software. Will we need to do anything different to exchange files with more than one Intel business group?
When ParnterConnect is first installed, a configuration file queries Hubspan and creates folders for each Intel destination. The configuration file would only need to be run again if a new connection to a different Intel group is created.
Note: If you are connected to more than one Intel group, please ensure that files are placed in the correct folders to avoid being sent to the wrong Intel destination. The PartnerConnect Installation Guide outlines how to use the tool to send all files, send files to a specific Intel business group, send a list of files, or send one specific files.
10. Does the Hubspan's PartnerConnect software include a built-in scheduler?
Yes, a built-in scheduler exists. The PartnerConnect Installation Guide outlines this feature and how to use this feature. Also, most operating systems include a native scheduling feature (e.g. the Scheduled Tasks applet available in most Microsoft Windows* operating systems) and there are numerous third party utilities that can be used for this purpose too.
11. Do I need to be connected to the Internet to use Hubspan's PartnerConnect?
Yes, an active connection to the Internet is required to use the tool for configuration and sending/receiving files. However, this tool can be run at any time. Companies that have strict Internet guidelines can either schedule sends/receives for when they know they will have a connection or use the tool (or optional command window) on demand.
12. How can I request that a file be re-delivered to my company?
Contact the FTS Support team if you need a file re-sent to your company. You will need to provide the name and/or date of the original transfer to help the FTS Support team in locating the correct file. Please note that we cannot send the file to any other destination (e.g. email) than what is currently specified for your company.
13. How long does is take to complete set up and end-to-end testing system level file transfer interfaces, such as FTP, HTTP, or using Hubspan PartnerConnect software?
Once we have received all required information from you and the Intel business group, the set up process and end-to-end testing can take as little as 2-3 days to complete for the Test and Production environments. However, due to the large amount of coordination involved, it is best to allow approximately 1 week for each environment or 2 weeks total.
14. How can I find out what email address(es) is currently receiving messages from FTS?
Call the FTS Support team and ask them to look this information up for you. You will need to tell them the name of the Intel business group with which you exchange files and the name and location (city) of your company.
15. How can I change (i.e. add, edit, or remove) the email address(es) that receives email from FTS?
Contact the FTSSupport team with the new email address or addresses and the nameand location (city) of your company and the name of the Intelbusiness group with which you exchange files.
Note: This process must be repeated for each Intel business group with which you exchange files.
16. How can I change (i.e. add, edit, or remove) the email notifications sent to me by FTS?
Review the Notifications FAQ (#17) for the list of available notifications and then contact the FTS Support team. Using the unique ID preceding each notification, tell them which notifications you wish to receive and which you do not. You will also need to tell them the name and location (city) of your company and name of the Intel business group with which you exchange files.
Note: This process must be repeated for each Intel business group with which you exchange files.
17. What email notifications are available when integrating with Hubspan file transfer services?
The following notifications can be subscribed or unsubscribed to for each account:
- [S1] A file sent by my company has been received by Hubspan and scheduled for delivery to Intel.
The purpose of this notification is to acknowledge the receipt of each file sent to FTS. At this point, the file is en route to its intended recipient but has not yet been delivered. - [E2] A file sent by my company exceeded the maximum time allowed for delivery specified by Intel.
This notification is sent when a file does not reach its intended recipient within a set amount of time (in minutes). This value is specified by the Intel business group. By default, it is set to 1440 minutes (24 hours) but may be changed to a lower value, depending on the needs of the business. - [S2] A file sent by my company has been successfully delivered to Intel.
When the TE has successfully downloaded a file from Hubspan, FTS will send a final notification to the email address(es) specified for your company. - [E3] A file sent by my company has not yet been received by Intel and will be deleted from the system.
This notification is sent when FTS is unable to deliver a file that you sent to an Intel business group within one week (7 days). This notification is intended to ensure that your support team is notified of the problem before the file is removed from the system. Please contact the FTS Support team immediately for assistance is resolving this situation. - [E4] A file sent by my company was not received by Intel and has been deleted from the system.
This notification is sent when FTS was unable to deliver a file that you sent to an Intel business group within 2 weeks (14 days).
IMPORTANT: At this point, the file has been removed from the system and cannot be recovered. - [H1] A file sent to my company by Intel is ready for pickup at Hubspan.
This notification is sent when a file intended for your company has arrived at Hubspan and is ready to be picked up. - [S3] My company has received a file that was sent by Intel.
This notification is sent when a file has been successfully delivered to your company. - [E6] A file sent to my company has not yet been picked up and will be deleted from the system.
This notification is sent when FTS was unable to deliver a file intended for your company within one week (7 days). This notification is intended to ensure that your support team is notified of the problem before the file is removed from the system. - [E7] A file sent to my company was not picked up and has been deleted from the system.
This notification is sent when FTS was unable to deliver a file intended for your company within two weeks (14 days).
IMPORTANT: At this point, the file has been removed from the system and cannot be recovered. - [E8] A file sent to my company was overwritten at Hubspan because another file with the same name was sent by Intel before the first file was delivered to or picked up by my company.
This notification is generated when a second file with the same name as one that was sent previously by Intel is sent before your company completed the download of the first file. This situation should only occur if the Intel application does not use unique file names.
Note: If this behavior is undesirable, you can work with the Intel business group to convert to use unique file names or work with them to understand their file upload schedule and retrieve files during times when the chances of collision are reduced.
There are also two notifications that are mandatory:
- [M1] The Intel File Transfer System will be unavailable (e.g. for maintenance).
The purpose of this notification is to ensure users of FTS receive advance warning when the system will be unavailable. Every effort is made to ensure that adequate notice is given to both the trading entities and the Intel business groups prior to the start of the outage. However, please be aware there may be times that the FTS Support team is unable to provide more than a few hours warning, especially when system-level patches related to security must be applied. - [E1] An error has occurred and a file sent by my company did not reach its destination.
If a problem occurs and a file cannot be delivered to its intended recipient, FTS will send an error message that includes the name of the file, date, tracking ID, and the possible cause of the error. You can contact the FTS Support team if you need assistance in understanding or resolving the problem.
Support
The Production system is supported 24x7 (24 hours per day / 7 days per week). For issues related to the Production system, see the table below.
The Preview/Test system, which is used for testing, is supported Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time. If you have an issue with the Preview system, please call your Intel business contact.
Internal Users |
External Users ** |
Non-Urgent Requests |
|---|---|---|
X-1234 |
1-877-811-2574 |
Send email to b2b.tech.support@intel.com |
** For non-US support numbers, see the main support page.
RosettaNet XML
RosettaNet Processes
The RosettaNet industry consortium has published a standard "language" that connects trading partner computing systems directly. There is no browser interface. Here is how it works:
- Intel has installed the RosettaNet standards on our servers to directly connect to our suppliers and customers. Intel currently supports the processes shown on the right for our suppliers.
- Suppliers adopting RosettaNet can use the standard to connect to Intel, and also to connect to other customers and suppliers. Mouse over or select from the process list to see the RosettaNet process ("PIP" ; Partner Interface Process), and to understand the advantages of deploying them.
Installing RosettaNet
RosettaNet runs on servers, connecting you to your trading partners. Most suppliers will buy RosettaNet-compliant software from a software vendor, and use that software to map into information in their own systems. Software is available to suite simple and complex installations at a variety of price points.
Forecast: PIP 4A2/3; Notify of Forecast
Intel uses this process to send a 13 week forecast to materials suppliers. This forecast arrives directly in supplier system and can immediately drive demand processes without the need to retype or format this information.
PIP 4A5; Response to Forecast
Suppliers respond to an Intel forecast by returning a response indicating their ability to deliver. This arrives directly inside Intel systems and can immediately drives creation of a PO. Elimination of manual data re-entry saves time and minimizes errors.
PIP 3A4; Create Purchase Order
Purchase orders are dispatched directly from Intel systems into Suppliers systems. The automation removes manual order entry, avoids many errors, and system checks for valid part numbers, pricing, etc can further avoid problems.
PIP 3A7; PO update
The Supplier will send a 3A7 to Intel and then Intel will send back a 3A8.
PIP 3A8; Change Purchase Order
Any changes that are needed to be made to the original PO can be done via a 3A8 (PO Change Request).
PIP 3B2; Advanced Ship Notice
Advanced shipping notification tells Intel when to expect a shipment. Electronic information can be used, for example, in bar-code scanners and automated warehousing systems is obtained real time electronically instead via of e-mail or phone.
Invoice Automation
Send Invoice: PIP 3C3; Invoice
Invoices sent directly to Intel enter our payments systems immediately. Supplier systems can also auto-generate invoices to ensure that they match well to orders, shipments, products and prices.
Reject Invoice: PIP 3C4; Invoice Reject
If there is an error in the invoice it gets flagged immediately and rejected back to Supplier.
Payment Remittance: PIP 3C6; Payment Remittance
Payment advice tells you how, when, and how much Intel has paid against your invoices. This can drive your automated finance systems quickly, accurately, and with the least amount of human interaction.
Inventory Management
Consumption: PIP 4B3; Consumption Notification
Intel reports our consumption of products.
Goods Receipt: PIP 4B2; Shipment Receipt
Intel or a consignee sends a receipt notification to the supplier or other interested party to confirm the receipt of goods.
Inventory Report: PIP 4C1; Inventory Report
Intel sends a report containing the status of inventory owned or held in a warehouse.
Intel Suggested RosettaNet Criteria for Suppliers
- The company should have an interest and the resources necessary to automate their business processes.
- Automating that business process should make business sense.
- PO/Invoice transaction volume (X>50 transactions a month)
- Large contract value (X>$50,000,000)
- Preferred supplier status.
- The company’s infrastructure, both business and technical processes, should promote an environment for automation.
RosettaNet Purchase Order (3A4, 3A7, 3A8, 3A9)
Intel can transmit purchase orders to our suppliers using RosettaNet standards. Suppliers, who have the capability to connect to a RosettaNet gateway in their own business systems, will see orders from Intel arriving in their systems automatically, where they can be processed quickly and directly.
RosettaNet Invoice (3C3, 3C4)
Suppliers can transmit invoices to Intel using RosettaNet standards. Invoices sent using RosettaNet are received into Intel's financial systems directly, which ensures that the payment process starts without time lost due to paperwork. Intel also generates a reject response to the invoice, transmitted using RosettaNet standard PIP 3C4, which is used to notify the supplier of non-payment of an invoice.
RosettaNet Advanced Ship Notice (3B2)
Suppliers can transmit advanced shipment notices to Intel using RosettaNet standards. Supplier business systems may automatically generate these, replacing current manual processes. Intel is then able to streamline the receipt of goods, and, through ASN, has an automated notification of delivery expectations, removing the need for our buyers to call suppliers to track delivery expectations.
Intel's Expectations of a Supplier for a RosettaNet Implementation
- Provide technical resources
- A RosettaNet implementation requires a technical team, or individual, consisting of mainly software developers, but could also include technical support personnel and technical coordinators.
- These resources would be responsible for:
- Mapping the data elements into and out of their ERP systems.
- Establishing the connectivity between Intel® and the supplier for transferring the data between the two companies.
- PIP testing between the two companies
- Provide System Development
- Acquire all the necessary hardware and software required to successfully implement a RosettaNet PIP.
- Provide Project Management
- A RosettaNet implementation requires a project manager to coordinate and facilitate the implementation. This individual usually has the title of e-Business Manager or Project Manager.
- These resources would be responsible for:
- Coordinating the supplier's RosettaNet Team.
- Creating the supplier's RosettaNet timelines and driving towards those milestones.
- The main Intel® contact for this implementation.
- Attend the Intel® /Supplier RosettaNet meetings
- A RosettaNet implementation consists of several meetings throughout the duration of the project to discuss progress, issues, and any other topics. The majority off these meetings will be facilitated by Intel® personnel.
- The first meeting is a RosettaNet Kick-off meeting to go over introductions, plans, and next steps.
- The following meetings usually occur once a month until PIP testing begins.
- When testing begins, meetings move to once a week until the implementation is complete and the PIP is in production.
- A RosettaNet implementation consists of several meetings throughout the duration of the project to discuss progress, issues, and any other topics. The majority off these meetings will be facilitated by Intel® personnel.
- Track to proposed Implementation timelines
- The supplier's project manager is responsible for creating and tracking towards an implementation timeline. This timeline should be aggressive, but at the same time, realistic.
Intel's Best Known Methods (BKMs) of our RosettaNet implementations
Intel has learned the following from our RosettaNet implementations:
- A RosettaNet implementation usually takes 3 months.
- The first month or two is dedicated to ISV selection, hardware/software installation, and data mapping.
- The last month is dedicated to PIP testing.
- There are many factors that can delay a RosettaNet implementation.
- RosettaNet delaying the validation of the PIPs.
- RosettaNet changing the DTD.
- ISV responsiveness to changes in the DTD or supplier requirements.
- Before you engage in a RosettaNet implementation.
- Understand your business model .
- Understand the scope of the project
RosettaNet Benefits
The RosettaNet standards enable four (4) improvements for the supply chain partner
- Operational efficiency
- Accurate information in real-time
- Intimate, complex, and dynamic trading partner relationships
- New business models
Key Benefits Trading Partners Enjoy
- End users enjoy speed and uniformity in purchasing practices.
- Reduced PO processing time since overnight batching is not required.
- A touch less process that eliminates manual data entry once PO is created, thereby reducing errors.
- PO can be automatically processed by the Trading Partner's systems with no need to retrieve the data from a repository or website.
- B2Bi can be the optimal solution where large data sets need communicating or smaller transactions are frequently manually entered.
- This is of particular benefit to suppliers conducting a high number of transactions with Intel® since RosettaNet connects Intel® business systems to suppliers directly. Transactions formerly requiring manual data entry can, through RosettaNet, become automated, saving data entry effort, and removing the errors that manual operations may generate.
- RosettaNet is closed loop and specifies response times vs. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) isn't closed loop - buyers have to chase "lost" orders
RosettaNet PO Benefits
- Reduced PO processing time since overnight batching is not required.
- A touch-less process that eliminates manual data entry once PO is created, thereby reducing errors.
- PO can be automatically processed by the Trading Partner's systems with no need to retrieve the data from a repository or website.
RosettaNet Invoice Benefits
- Increased on-time payment
- A touch less process that eliminates manual data entry, thereby reducing errors
- Invoice can be automatically processed by the Intel®'s systems with no need to retrieve the data from a repository or website
- Lower administrative costs
- No mail float
- Faster response times to correct and incorrect invoices.
RosettaNet Advance Shipment Notification Benefits
- Eliminates phone calls & emails for shipment status.
- Provides detail like PO, Line and Part Number information for shipments.
Intel Contact Information
Name: Phaik San Wong
Responsibility: B2B Product Line Manager
Location: MY – Penang
Phone: +604-253-3575