Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) relies on standardized formats for exchanging business documents electronically between trading partners. Some of the most commonly used EDI document standards include:
ANSI X12: ANSI X12 is a standard developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for EDI transactions used primarily in North America. It defines a set of transaction sets for various business processes such as purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and payment remittances.
EDIFACT: The Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transport (EDIFACT) is an international standard developed by the United Nations for electronic data interchange. It is widely used in Europe and other regions outside North America. EDIFACT defines message standards for a wide range of business processes, including procurement, logistics, and finance.
UN/EDIFACT: UN/EDIFACT is a subset of the EDIFACT standard maintained by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT). It includes standardized message types and syntax rules for exchanging business documents electronically, with a focus on international trade and commerce.
TRADACOMS: TRADACOMS (Trading Data Communication Standard) is a UK-based standard developed by the Article Numbering Association (now known as GS1 UK) for EDI transactions. It is commonly used in the retail industry in the United Kingdom and defines message formats for processes such as ordering, invoicing, and delivery notifications.