EDI standards ensure that business documents are exchanged consistently and accurately. Understanding these standards is essential for successful B2B integration.
EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transport) is an international standard developed by the United Nations. It's widely used in Europe and globally.
ANSI X12 is the predominant EDI standard in North America. It covers a wide range of industries including healthcare, retail, and transportation.
TRADACOMS is a standard used primarily in the UK retail sector. It was developed by the UK's Article Number Association (now GS1 UK).
VDA is a standard used extensively in the German automotive industry for data exchange between manufacturers and suppliers.
HL7 (Health Level Seven) is a set of international standards for the exchange, integration, and retrieval of electronic health information.
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