FAST - A Computer Network Broker for Standard Electronic Parts
_A_d_d_r_e_s_s:
The FAST Project - USC/ISI
P.O. Box 10907
Marina del Rey, CA 90295-8831
_E-_m_a_i_l:
[email protected]
_P_h_o_n_e: (213) 822-1511
_D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n
FAST is a computer based broker which is being developed to
perform business transactions automatically. It provides
users with least cost sources for standard parts like
integrated circuits, connectors and other electronic com-
ponents. Users request quotes and place orders from FAST
via Email. FAST orders parts for its users from its ven-
dors. The parts are drop shipped to the users. FAST pays
for the parts. Users reimburse FAST. While customers typi-
cally interact with the broker via Email, the vendors
interact with it via EDI X12, Email or Facsimile.
_N_e_t_w_o_r_k _a_c_c_e_s_s
FAST can be accessed via Email.
_W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _F_A_S_T
The service is open to anybody who can establish a blanket
purchase order with FAST. Under certain circumstances FAST
requires the blanket purchase order to be accompanied by
prepayment. Please send a message to
[email protected] contain-
ing the lines
REQUEST: INFORMATION
TOPIC: INTRODUCTION
REQUEST: END
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The information in this section is provided in accor-
dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front
of this guide.
10 October 1989 NNSC Section M.7, Page 1
for further information about how to use the service and on
how to establish a FAST account.
_M_i_s_c_e_l_l_a_n_e_o_u_s _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n
For further information about FAST, please contact:
Anna-Lena Neches
FAST Operations Manager
The FAST Project - USC/ISI
P.O. Box 10907
Marina del Rey, CA 90292-8831
Phone: (213) 822-1511
Email:
[email protected],
[email protected]
10 October 1989 NNSC Section M.7, Page 2
