A REGULARLY UPDATED RESOURCE DEFINING TERMS FREQUENTLY ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE.
Often as confusing as electronic data interchange (EDI) are the terms that go with it. This is a glossary of terms assisting and promoting the education of EDI. We continuously add and update this resource making it a “living” document.
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Companies of all sizes outsource warehousing and transportation of products to 3PLs. 3PLs transmit massive amounts of EDI data specializing in product inventory and storage, order fulfillment, and arranging the transportation of goods.
An electronic packing slip sent from a seller to a buyer indicating the details of how the requested items are packed for shipment.
A transaction set acknowledging a corresponding transaction set such as an ANSI X12 997 Functional Acknowledgment confirms that a document is readable by the receiving trading partner.
A transaction set (ANSI X12 824) reporting errors to the sender or notifying the sender that the document has been accepted.
A solution by BOLD VAN eliminating errors through automated processing and streamlines communication with real-time monitoring. BOLD Transport allows you to manage load tenders, shipment statuses, freight invoicing, and more from one interface.
A process for sharing company information and coordinating activity securely between companies.
A third party used for centralizing the interchange of electronic transactions between trading partners often utilized in the healthcare industry.
Access to a hosted service through an internet connection. The primary benefits to cloud computing are portability and not having to initially purchase software.
Consumable goods such as food, beverages, footwear, and apparel, tobacco, and cleaning products that move from manufacturer to retailer through the supply chain.
The continual supply of goods between suppliers and their business partners that are automated through electronic data interchange. Current demand, inventory, stock management information, and other data are all maintained via EDI.
Confirms that correct and complete data has been received.
An identification number that distinguishes a standard data element from a standard segment. Also referred to as a reference number.
Similar to a data segment, but is utilized for the transmission of control information for arranging data segments.
The first and last segments for entities in an EDI exchange. With EDI data, it is how a trading partner identifies separate EDI transmissions.
Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment. A program improving supply chain integration while enhancing business-to-business relationships between retailers, manufacturers, and distributors.
A single data item, or multiple data items, that form a unit or piece of information contained in an EDI message.
Elements of data that when together create EDI transaction sets. EDI Standards require that data elements are organized in particular order so that automated computers may process the data.
An intermediate information unit comprised of a clear sequence of functionally-related data elements.
Direct Store Delivery. The act of delivering product directly to a store and providing electronic confirmation of the delivery. An element of the supply chain.
Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce, and Transport. International EDI transaction sets developed by the United Nations and commonly used in Europe and in the US automotive industry.
The use of various methods and tools to consolidate, organize, and optimize the applications, databases, and processes used by an organization into one platform.
Business management software used to collect, store, and analyze data from various business processes and provides access to the combined data on one platform.
Goods Received Note. A document produced by the customer after receiving a shipment and reviewing the goods received. The GRN provides proof of receipt and allows invoices to be approved for payment.
Any physical piece of a computer or network system, such as a monitor, keyboard, ethernet cable, etc.
In the context of EDI, a guide that explains the process of getting started with EDI and outlines details regarding how EDI messages are used in a specific industry or with a specific company.
Information in the header and trailer segments that creates an envelope for multiple functional groups in a single EDI transmission.
In the context of EDI, this term refers to the linked connection of two VANs.
A global community of operators, vendors, and researchers that are focused on the ongoing evolution of the internet and provide technical documents for the purpose of improving how others use the internet.
The process of tallying the total amount of data used in a given period to determine how much you owe an EDI service provider that charges by the kilo character.
An EDI message sent by the shipper that outlines a delivery schedule and description of a particular shipment.
Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards. An international non-profit that drives the development, convergence, and adoption of standards for secure data exchange and other processes.
Pieces of information related to business activities that are included in an EDI document.
A network that is not encrypted and allow communication from outside parties.
Sometimes referred to as Terms of Sale. Payment Terms detail the agreement between a buyer and seller for the payment of an invoice.
In the context of EDI, a Repository is a location or multiple locations where data is stored and can be retrieved by using a directory to locate the exact location of a particular document.
A file transfer protocol designed to transmit data over a secure shell connection.
An organization appointed to develop and maintain the Standards in a given industry or country.
The systems of EDI transactions that are outlined by the accepted Standards Bodies around the world and used in multiple countries and industries
A communication method allowing an EDI transmission to be stored and forwarded at a later time, where it is made immediately available to the recipient.
A service providing storage of EDI transmissions until the intended receiver logs into the system and retrieves the message.
The combined interactions of suppliers and customers, alongside businesses processes, that contribute to the planning, manufacturing, storing, shipping, and ordering of goods and services.
A pricing model where an EDI service provider charges a service rate based on the number of active trading partners a customer exchanges data with in a set period of time.
The segment at the end of an EDI transaction that specifies where the EDI message ends.
A message sent to the sender from the receiver confirming that a transmission was received successfully without any errors detected.
The Uniform Code Council. An organization that maintains the standards for product identification (UPC codes) and other relevant electronic communications.
The United Nations Center for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business. A group that provides support for activities focused on improving trade and commerce.
A term used to describe anyone who operates a computer, software program, or system of standards for EDI.