EDIFACTEDI

EDIFACTEDI is a term that refers to the use of EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) standards within an electronic data interchange (EDI) system. EDI itself is a method of exchanging business documents in a standardized electronic format between trading partners. EDIFACT is one of the major international standards developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) for this purpose.

When data is exchanged using EDIFACTEDI, it means that documents like purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and customs declarations are structured according to the specific syntax and message types defined by the EDIFACT standard. This ensures that the data can be understood and processed by different computer systems, regardless of the organizations involved. The EDIFACT standard is comprehensive, covering a wide range of business processes and industries globally. Its widespread adoption facilitates international trade and streamlines supply chain operations by reducing manual data entry and potential errors. Implementing EDIFACTEDI requires agreement on specific message types and their implementation guidelines between trading partners.