To identify, design RosettaNet usage of, and implement standards for the description of PIP specifications that are unambiguous, machine-processable, easily installable, and of higher quality than PIP specifications as currently represented. Such specification format should include provisions for ease of reading and comprehension, as well as provide benefits at least cost and impact to existing implementations.

Problem symptoms this effort is attempting to solve:

• Members face high cost to implement, especially for SMEs
• Lengthy PIP "deciphering" phase
• Lengthy PIP installation process
• Quality issues are inherent in current process (ambiguity, errors, typos)

Benefits sought:

• Faster publication and installation of PIP specifications
• Faster comprehension of PIP specifications
• Better constraint definition for PIP specifications
• Elimination of ambiguity resulting in costly differences in interpretation
• Lower cost for Solution Providers through use of machine-processable specifications
•  Lower cost to Supply Chain Partners as Solution Providers’ implementations become more consistent and less costly to produce