Customs Harmonised System
Customs formed Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) to agree a coding system for all customs to use for import and export goods classification
Illustrates importance of organisation flowchart to illustrate who has authority to commit in E-commerce transactions
This issue of authority to commit an organisation to purchase and more important pay is far more significant than a digital signature in E-commerce
Notes:
The CCC Organisation Chart illustrates why a clear chart to explain responsibilities is increasingly important for E-commerce transaction.
As XML now provides the framework for anybody to purchase over the Internet, the issue will be whether someone has the authority to issues and order and more significant commit an organisation to pay.
As people join and leave organisations it will be necessary to provide the job responsibilities and authority for the position or function rather than for the person.
The role of the Electronic Notary may include confirmation as to whether the person or the function has the authority to commit the organisation to buy and sell certain products, establish projects and authorise payment .