EIDX B2B Content Standards:
Open Applications Group Integration Specification (OAGIS)
The Open Applications Group Interface Specification (OAGIS) is a widely accepted standard within the supply chain domain that specifies a standard method of passing data in and out of applications using an XML format. Under the OAGIS standard, related information is bundled into a structure called a Business Object Document (BOD). There are more than 120 published BODs.

The Open Applications Group (OAG) is a non-profit consortium focusing on best practices and process-based XML content for e-Business and application integration. Vendors and users of ERP software are members of OAG.

OAGIS does not specify an implementation architecture. Three major B2B implementation architectures have been developed including: RosettaNet's RNIF, Microsoft's BizTalk, and ebXML Transport and Routing Specification. These architectures provide the basis for interoperability between different vendor and home-grown solutions. The OAGIS policy is to be technology sensitive but not specific, and use existing open standards whenever possible.

How To Locate OAGIS Version 7.1 BOD™ Documentation
You do not need to be a OAG member in order to access and download published BOD specifications, including XML DTD's and schema. EIDX does not track of the status or versions of OAG BODs.

To access a BOD:

1. Understand what a BOD identifier represents -
   1. A BOD number has 4 parts: a number + a verb + a noun + a version. (e.g., 003_process_po_007)
   2. The three-digit number is just a number - each new BOD gets the next available number. BOD 003_process_po_007 is BOD number 003.
   3. The verb identifies the service that the BOD performs. S4_AppendixE.doc contains descriptions of all the verbs. BOD 003_process_po_007 performs a process service.
      (e.g., The process verb is used to describe specific processing in a more fine grained manner beyond add, change or delete processing)
      The noun identifies the target object of the service, such as a Purchase Order (PO).
   4. The version is the revision number of the individual BOD.
2. Logon to the OAGI Web site
3. Click Free Downloads
4. Select the appropriate version
5. Fill in the registration form
6. Download the file(s) to the directory of your choice
7. Select the appropriate BOD.