What is the DLMS Data Element Dictionary/Directory (DED/D) and what does it do?
The DED/D is the central repository for all DLMS-related data elements. It is designed to accommodate the current Logistics business rules and is fully attributed. It consists of a logistics enterprise DED/D (e.g., calendar date), a DED/D of DLMS data elements representing a specific use of an enterprise data element (e.g., calendar date of shipment), and the location(s) of each data element within each DLMS Supplement (DS) (X12 implementation convention). A link to any applicable reference table (DLMS qualifier) is also provided. The web-based query includes an application that enables system users to access data elements stored in the DED/D at enterprise or DLMS management levels. An added feature provides a query capability for all DLMS data elements by the DSs ANSI ASC X12 version release (e.g., 004010 511R) which then produces a report of all logistics business data elements contained in that DS, with each data element identified by location therein.
