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Unit 12: Management of Change

The computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) at present operates from five regional passenger
reservation centers, each of which is an independent site with its own local database. During the late
1990s, CRIS linked the passenger reservation centers so that reservation of tickets could be done from
any station of Indian Railways.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade

The Ministry of Commerce implemented EDI in 1995-96 with the help of Directorate General of Foreign
Trade (DGFT). Kochi was the first Indian port to implement EDI transactions. The systems in Kochi are
based on the EDI for administration, commerce, and transport standard that is accepted worldwide.

The EDI implementation in DGFT facilitates electronic submission, processing of licenses, and other
applications in the office of DGFT. The licensing details are shared between DGFT and customs
whereas, the shipment details against the licenses is shared between customs and DGFT. The
implementation of EDI by DGFT has attracted a number of users towards adapting EDI.
Apparel Export Promotion Council
Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) works closely with the Government of India on policy
issues. They provide specialized services and global business opportunities for the industry.
EDI based processing system enables sharing of information between the community partners related to
the quota management. They also provide clearances of shipping documents confirming to quota
requirements. The quota clearances information is electronically shared between AEPC and the U.S.
customs under the Electronics Visa (ELVIS) system whereas, it is under Import Licensing System (SIGL)
with the European Union.
Banks

Banks introduced EDI based processing into the following functioning facilities:
1. Inter-bank and intra-bank transactions in electronic media
2. User interface for electronic clearances and payments
Financial EDI (FEDI) is playing a vital role in today's payment and collection cycles. FEDI allows
payment exchange related information between businesses in a standard format. Banks with EDI
capability can act as outsource processor of accounts for an organization. They can translate the
standard electronic payment into the general ledger system of an organization.

Port Authorities
The EDI system facilitates electronic sharing of all types of documents with the community partners.
The community partners in this case are Shipping-line, Customs, Agents, Banks, Railways, Container
Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), and so on.

The documents related to the goods being transported by ship can be shared with the ports in EDI
mode well in advance before the ships arrive at the port. The interface with Indian Railways would
facilitate effective movement of goods to and from the ports. The EDI implementation in CONCOR
facilitates effective handling of container related documents between CONCOR and its community
partners.
Airport Authority of India

The community partners in aviation sector facilitate EDI based processing into the clearance of export
and import consignments. The community partners in this case are Airport Authorities of India (AAI),
airlines, Customs, banks, agents, and so on. The AAI facilitates EDI based cargo handling system in its
functioning. The system also facilitates EDI based linkages with trading partners.
The EDI based interface with Customs, airlines, and agents is implemented by AAI as part of the EDI
implementation. An electronic interface between courier operators and customs can enable speedy
clearances of express courier consignments in compliance with international standards.

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