EDI in
Australian
International Trade and Transportation

Roger Clarke
Australian National University

Paper presented at the 7th EDI-IOS Conference
Bled, Slovenia, 6-8 June 1994

Version of 3 May 1994

© Australian National University, 1994

Abstract
Australia leads the world in its application of EDI to the regulatory data-flows involved in international trade. This paper reports on studies of EDI's use not only in regulatory, but also in the commercial and operational transactions involved in Australia's international trade and transportation sector. The studies comprised structured interviews with 73 organisations active in various segments of the industry, which were undertaken by senior professionals from within the industry; and a set of case studies of particularly important projects.

The picture which emerges is mainly positive, in that substantial penetration has been achieved in several segments, and the path prepared for considerable expansion of EDI's role in the future. There are, however, many sobering messages to be found in the patchiness of coverage, the long lists of impediments to progress, the clear signs of market failure, especially in some market segments, and the failure of government to recognise the problems and provide the missing impetus.

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