Introduction Define ANSI X12 EDI Standard ANSI ASC X12 standard stands for American National Standard Institute, founded by the Accredited Standards Committee (ANSI) in 1979 to develop uniform standards for the inter-industry electronic exchange of business transactions, namely electronic data interchange (EDI). ANSI ASC X12 standards are a set of standards and rules that determine […]
Define EDI Standards EDI communication standards are the requirements for the format and composition of EDI documents. EDI standards delineate the correct order and location of units of data in each EDI document. Because EDI documents must be processed by computers rather than humans, a standard format must be used so that the computer will be […]
Define EDI Compliance EDI compliance refers to a business’s capacity to accurately send and receive EDI transactions according to the requirements of its EDI trading partners. Each document must adhere to a specific EDI format to ensure the successful exchange of EDI documents. Why Do Businesses Need to be EDI Compliant? Today, you would be […]
What is an EDI VAN? An EDI VAN (value-added network) is a third-party service provider that facilitates the exchange of electronic data between trading partners. It acts as an intermediary between two parties, providing secure and reliable communication and data transfer services. A VAN can offer a range of services such as, Data encryption Message Validation […]
Consulting your EDI provider early in the migration process can help you save thousands of dollars and avoid costly charge backs. Many companies realize the importance of streamlining their supply chain processes – the myriad of benefits reaped from automating manual processes in order to better manage large volumes of paperwork, reduce hours of administrative […]