






            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

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            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




































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