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: FAST@ISI.EDU _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 FAST@ISI.EDU contain- ing the lines REQUEST: INFORMATION TOPIC: INTRODUCTION REQUEST: END _________________________ 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: FAST@ISI.EDU, ALNeches@ISI.EDU 10 October 1989 NNSC Section M.7, Page 2