ASC X12 Membership Benefits

JOIN ASC X12 AND AUTOMATICALLY BECOME A MEMBER OF THE PREMIER ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ASSOCIATION, DISA

  • Gain the benefits of two organizations, DISA and ASC X12, for the price of one.
  • Participate in the international standards-setting process through UN/EDIFACT.
  • Experience the Distinction of belonging to the nation’s leading standards setting committee.
  • Company membership automatically entitles all employees, including subsidiaries, to membership.
  • Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS ON PRODUCTS AND SERVICES COULD EASILY OFFSET MEMBERSHIP DUES

  • 50 - 66% member discount on X12 publications, a potential savings of thousands of dollars. Substantial member discounts are also available on UN/EDIFACT standards publications.
  • Discount of up to $150 when attending the world’s leading EC/EDI conference. 
  • Discount of $600 for double-size booth when exhibiting.
  • Discount of $100 on educational seminars.
  • Savings of up to $375 year per attendee at X12 Standards Development Meetings?members attend at no cost.
  • Earnings of thousands of dollars for associations, user groups and industry groups through DISA’s Rebate Program. Just sign up and get $50 for each member who attends DISA’s annual EC/EDI conference. 
  • Special access to DISA’s Web site, described by Electronic Commerce Advisor as one of the “most valuable” sites maintained by an EDI organization.
  • Complimentary, up-to-date publications, such as the Publications Catalog and bimonthly newsletter.

A VOICE IN SHAPING THE STANDARDS

  • Exercise your power to vote and shape the standards development process.
  • Access all proposed changes to the X12 standards through online Electronic Balloting. 

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH INDUSTRIES’ TOP DECISION-MAKERS

  • Trimester meetings and annual conference attract thousands of EC/EDI professionals.
  • Members include Fortune 500 companies, individual entrepreneurs, state and federal agencies, nonprofit and industry and trade associations.
  • An extensive series of Listservs where you can get advice, learn what others are doing and discuss current issues with a field of experts in EC/EDI. 
  • New Member Reception where you can meet the pros who have used EDI since its inception.

EDUCATION FOR A STRONGER ECONOMIC FUTURE

  • Local EC/EDI Training Seminars tailored to help you stay current with the industry trends.
  • Annual Conference & Exhibit with a choice of 70 cutting-edge educational seminars and an exhibit floor showcasing the latest technologies. 

ACCESS TO A WEALTH OF INFORMATION, AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY

  • Policy Analysis. Receive timely coverage of current developments in legislation and regulations that impact your industry.
  • News. Stay current on the latest news in electronic commerce through DISA’s bimonthly publication.
  • Meeting Minutes. Obtain X12 meeting minutes via your preferred method: hard copy, diskette or through DISA’s Web site.

MARKETING AND PROMOTION INITIATIVES DESIGNED FOR MEMBERS

  • Take advantage of DISA’s extensive media outreach programs to increase awareness of the importance of ASC X12 and the vital role you play.
  • Showcase your products on DISA’s Web site or arrange a link from our site to yours.
  • Set up shop at the world’s leading EC/EDI conference with EC Exchange, which offers associations, industry and regional user groups the opportunity to and discuss their services and programs. 
  • Market your products and services at X12 meetings display tables.
  • Receive the highest distinction in the field of EDI/EC, the annual Guilbert Award. Members can submit nominations, as well.

CONNECT TO INTERNET-BASED SERVICES ON DISA’S INTERACTIVE WEB SITE

  • Stay up-to-date on what your colleagues are saying and doing with an extensive network of listservs.
  • Purchase products and register for events online via a secure transaction system.
  • Obtain the latest industry information, late-breaking news and event calendars.
  • Communicate easily with DISA staff via e-mail. 
  • Receive software to assist in the standards development process through Tools for Members.
  • Utilize Online Reference Guides, such as an Acronym Dictionary and online X12 Standards Development Workbook.
  • Look for new information resources coming all the time.

IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE AVAILABLE

  • DISA can assist associations, industry groups and companies in developing, producing and publishing guides for implementation of X12 and UN/EDIFACT standards.
  • A valuable resource of hardbound and electronic media publications is available to members.

INCREASE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S PROFITS

  • Save time, reduce errors, eliminate paperwork and improve efficiency by doing business electronically, using X12 EDI standards. 
  • Expand your trading partner reach by joining method of commerce preferred by over 100,000 companies.
  • Gain access to complete and timely information to help make critical decisions.
  • And, most importantly, increase overall profit margins.