CIDX Issues Call for Participation for Eight 2007 Project Teams.

Industry Forum for eCommerce Technologies Will Launch Six New Assignments and Complete Supply Chain & Logistics Projects in 2007

CHICAGO -- The Chemical Industry Data Exchange (CIDX), a global trade association and standards organization founded in 1985 by the chemical industry, today invited individuals and companies to participate in the planned launch of six new project teams beginning this month and to participate in the completion of ongoing Phase 2 efforts in two areas.

For more than 20 years, CIDX has served the global chemical industry and its trading partners by identifying common issues associated with eCommerce technologies and standards and establishing work teams from member volunteers to collaborate on universal solutions. CIDX volunteers create, maintain and implement industry standards that improve the ease, speed and security of e-business transactions within the sector.

In 2007, CIDX plans to launch six new projects and accept additional participants on two existing teams. New projects include:

1. Credit Upon Proof of Sale (CUPS) Business Process Guidelines 

2. Contract Manufacturing Business Process Guidelines

3. Plant-to-Business Business Process Guidelines Framing

4. Radio Frequency ID Phase 2

5. Core Components Phase 1

6. Web Services Phase 1

The two continuing projects, launched in 2006, are Logistics Business Process Guidelines Phase 2 and the Supply Chain Collaboration Business Process Guidelines Phase 2. Last year, CIDX completed four of six projects and created these Phase 2 efforts as additional needs were identified. Both projects are accepting new volunteers.

While CIDX standards and guidelines products are available free of charge to the chemical industry, work-team participation is strictly limited to CIDX members. To participate on 2007 projects or for more information on joining CIDX, contact Ken Hutcheson at [e-mail].

About CIDX

CIDX is a global trade association and standards body dedicated to improving and securing electronic connectivity for chemical companies and their trading partners. Chemical industry leaders from around the world including chemical producers, suppliers, marketplaces and industry consultants participate in CIDX and built the Chem eStandards to carry out highly secure transactions with suppliers and customers over the Internet. CIDX uses the trademarks CIDX([R]) and Chem eStandards[R].

CIDX's next General Meeting will be held in Indianapolis May 14-17, 2007. Attendance is free to all members. Non-members may attend one meeting at no charge and can register at www.cidx.org.