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EDIFACT is the international standard for structured B2B document exchange. Here's what it actually does, why it matters, and whether your business needs it.
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Read article →What to look for, what to avoid, and the specific questions that reveal whether a vendor actually understands EDIFACT — or is just selling an EDI platform.
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8-page plain-language guide for operations and IT directors. Covers EDIFACT basics, the 10 key message types, ERP integration, Bulgarian compliance, and vendor evaluation.
No padding, no unnecessary backstory. Just the definitions your team needs.
The UN/CEFACT international standard for structuring and exchanging business documents electronically between organisations. The dominant EDI standard in European trade.
Sent from buyer to supplier to initiate a purchase. Contains product codes, quantities, required delivery dates, and pricing. The most commonly implemented EDIFACT message in retail and manufacturing.
The structured electronic equivalent of a paper invoice. Can be matched automatically against a purchase order (ORDERS) and delivery notice (DESADV) in a 3-way match process, eliminating manual AP work.
Advance shipment notice sent before goods are delivered. Allows the recipient to prepare warehouse space and staff resources. Enables automated goods-in processing when combined with RECADV.
Long-range demand signal from a customer (typically an automotive OEM) to a supplier. Covers rolling 13-week horizon, updated weekly. Drives material procurement and production capacity planning.
Short-range, precise delivery call-off. Specifies exact quantities, times, and dock points for delivery within 24–72 hours. Used in JIT manufacturing where inventory windows are measured in hours, not days.
EDIFACT messages are versioned (e.g. D93A, D96A, D21A). Most Bulgarian and EU trading communities use D96A. Versions are largely backward-compatible.
The communication channel over which EDIFACT messages travel. AS2 (HTTP-based, with encryption and receipts) is most common for retail. SFTP is used for batch exchanges. VANs are intermediary networks used by large trading communities.
The questions we hear most often from enterprises new to EDI integration.
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