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ANSI X12 is the predominant EDI standard in North America, developed by the Accredited Standards Committee X12 (ASC X12). It's used for electronic exchange of business documents between trading partners across industries including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics.
Transaction Sets
Standard in N. America
First Published
X12 uses specific delimiters to structure data:
| Delimiter | Character | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Element Separator | * | Separates data elements |
| Segment Terminator | ~ | Ends each segment |
| Sub-element Separator | : | Separates composite elements |
Purchase Order
Request goods/services from supplier
Invoice
Bill for goods/services
Advance Ship Notice (ASN)
Shipment notification with details
PO Acknowledgment
Order confirmation/rejection
Functional Acknowledgment
Confirm receipt of transaction
Payment Order/Remittance
Payment instructions
| Feature | ANSI X12 | UN/EDIFACT |
|---|---|---|
| Region | North America | Global |
| Element Separator | * (asterisk) | + (plus) |
| Segment Terminator | ~ (tilde) | ' (apostrophe) |
| Purchase Order | 850 | ORDERS |
| Invoice | 810 | INVOIC |
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