Abstract: The systems, methods, and software of the present subject matter utilize data translation objects in translating data between trading partner specific data formats and a general data format. Each trading partner creates a data translation object for translating data to and from their proprietary formats to the general format. Upon creation of a data translation object, a trading partner is automatically enabled to exchange data with any other trading partner having created its own data translation object.

Abstract: A method, system, apparatus and data structure is described wherein two or more different systems producing electronic data relating to a transaction involving documentation communicated in an electronic form. Copies of the electronic data are processed to identify electronic documentation items and at least one key value associated with an electronic documentation item. A key value is used to look up a transaction identifier associated with the transaction, and documentation items are indexed according to the key value and transaction identifier. Documentation items are archived in a data storage system or device, and a date and/or time is logged for at least some of the documentation items.