TEMPE, AZ, Oct. 25 -- EMS company Three-Five Systems has linked its electronic purchase order transaction system to Future Electronics, a major distributor, the firms said today. The move is aimed at improving communication between the companies and shortening order processing time.

The two companies are interfacing via RosettaNet standard Partner Interface Process, a specialized system-to-system XML-based format.

RosettaNet is a non-profit consortium of more than 500 technology organizations working to create, implement, and promote open e-business standards and services.

RosettaNet's PIP also allows for future automation of other higher-level business-to-business processes, such as invoicing and payment.