Application Programming Interface A set of functions that an application can call to request another application to do something for it.
Application Service Provider ASP (see SaaS): Application Service Provider. Use of software without significant investment, by renting the use of services.
BI For Business Intelligence or also DSS, denotes Decision Support System, the aim of which is to assist with decision-making and provide an overview of a company's business.
BPM BPM for Business Process Management. In French: Gestion des Processus Métiers. (See also Workflow)
Cloud Computing Computing concept of using the memory and computing capacity of computers and servers connected by a network.
CMS Content Management System In French, "Système de gestion de contenu" (SGC): web applications used for the design and dynamic updating of web sites
EAN European Article Numbering. The EAN code is the 8- or 13-digit barcode used to identify articles.
EBICS Electronic Banking Internet Communication Standard Secure communication protocol for the exchange of files between customers and banking institutions.
ERP Enterprise Resource Planning By definition, ERP software is designed to help organisations to make the best use of their resources.
ETL (Extract - Transform - Load) Computer technology used for the mass synchronisation of information from one database to another.
HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point. Analysis of hazards and critical points in view of controlling them. Method for identifying, evaluating and controlling potential food safety hazards.
Incoterms International Commercial Terms Term used to define the "rights and duties" of parties involved in international and domestic trade.
Local Area Network LAN: Local network of computers in a room or a building. It is possible to access the Internet via a LAN if it is connected to a device that is connected to the Internet.
MES Manufacturing Execution System This provides the information necessary for optimising production activities, from the creation of theWO to the finished product.
MRP Material Requirement Planning Verification of the feasibility of production and the consistency of production chain information.
MRP2 Manufacturing Resource Planning Extended version of MRP taking into account human resources and material requirements.
OMR Optical Mark Recognition Codes printed on documents and used in particular for automatic enveloping
Power Line Communications Communication solution via the electric grid (network inside a building or external power lines). Data transfer rates of several tens of Mbps can currently be achieved.
PLM Product Lifecycle Management consists of capitalising on all the information regarding an industrial product.
Punch Out "Punch Out" electronic catalogue which is archived by suppliers in their information system and not with the purchaser. It is generally accessed via a web interface.
RFID Radio Frequency IDentification - Identification technology used particularly in stock and warehouse management (WMS)
SCEM Supply Chain Event Management Management of every stage in the Supply Chain process aimed at improving the Service Level.
SOA Service Oriented Architecture : software architecture based on a set of simple services. If it is based on web services, it is called WSOA.
SSII (or SS2i) "Société de services en ingénierie informatique" or Software engineering and services company
SSCC Serial Shipping Container Code (package serial number, 18-digit international code). For tracking and identifying a shipping unit in logistics.
Web services Computer program used for data interchange between programs, applications and heterogeneous systems, between separate platforms. Works on the Internet or on Intranet systems.
Workflow Workflow, or Event-driven business process management. Automation of alerts and approval paths.
