EDI data transport methods (protocols) EDI data transport methods depend on various factors surrounding cost, security and compliancy that will determine which EDI data transport method you should use. If you are the follower in a trading relationship, the EDI data transport method will most often be determined by the driver. Followers have little say in the matter, and … Read More →
EDI components description and transport protocols presentation EDI Components: sender and receiver There are many EDI components involved in an EDI relationship between two trading partners. EDI is a batch process in which transactions are grouped together into one or more files and all transmitted at the same time. One trading partner is the sender (outbound) and … Read More →
EDI Structure description EDI structure standards govern how EDI documents are structured, and define the rules for their use. North American companies follow the X12 standard, while other parts of the world follow the EDIFACT standard. The X12 standard is made up of hundreds of documents called EDI structure ‘Transaction Sets.’ Transaction sets are made up of … Read More →
EDI developement and establishment EDI developement started in the 1960s when various forms of electronic file exchange have been in use. In the mid-1980s, what’s now known as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) was first introduced. It formalized the process of exchanging files in a structured, standard format. Over time, EDI developement has evolved to include a broader range of … Read More →