EDI or electronic data interchange enables fully automated communication, perfect document flow and efficient data exchange between partners permanently connected via EDI routes! And in all variations of transmission paths and formats: Because DIG has built up leading EDI expertise over more than twenty years.
Smoothly functioning electronic data exchange without having to build up expensive internal EDI personnel resources: That is Managed EDI from DIG. And you can even do it without your own software and hardware. DIG clarifies the receiving and sending routes between the EDI partners (routing) and analyzes the structures in which information is sent and which file formats are used by the two EDI partners .
DIG's EDI specialistsalso handle the connection of new customers and suppliers, the expansion to include additional EDI documents and the maintenance and servicing of implemented interfaces. We benefit from our distinctive interface expertise: as an EDI service provider from the very beginning, DIG has all the necessary tools to optimally connect customer and supplier systems for electronic data exchange. The EDI professionalsat DIG are also familiar with special protocols such as OFTP (Odette File Transfer Protocol, especially in the automotive sector) and X.400. In addition, DIG also implements innovative eProcurement software and digital procurement systems for highly efficient procurement processes.
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Message types
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Formats
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Transmission paths
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and more combination options
EDI: data transmission in real time
EDI is a highly efficient data processing concept. The EDI experts at DIG set up an interface for the digital exchange of data between business partners that allows different systems to transmit data directly by digital means. Electronic data transferis significantly simplified and reduced to just a few steps.
Here we present the three key technical factors that are important for an EDI connection for electronic data exchange - and show you how you can benefit from the following advantages with EDI services from DIG.
paperless (electronic) data exchange
in real time
faster delivery
focus on important tasks instead of manual data entry
Reduced susceptibility to errors - fully automated data processing
Lower storage costs
clearer stock levels
time and cost savings
The most important message types, transmission protocols and formats
EDI transmission protocols
As can be seen from the table below, there are various protocolsfor transmitting messages via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). These regulate the exchange of data between computers or processes that are connected to each other. Such transmission protocols include X400, OFTP, SMTP, AS2 and countless others.
Message type
Message format
Transmission path
Delivery call-off
EDIFACT
WebService / https / SOAP
Purchase order
SAP IDoc
(o)ftp
Order confirmation
VDA
s(ftp)s
Delivery confirmation
ANSI
ODEX
invoice
cXML
AS2
credit note
eb***
X.400
JIT call-off
xCBL
Connect Direct
Catalog
XML CATALOG
ELDA
master data
PDF FILE
VANs
+ 15 more
+ 10 more
+ 10 more
More about the advantages of Electronic Data Interchange
Drastic cost savings
Elimination of manual entry and expensive routing fees thanks to clever mailbox use (ZUGFeRD/ebInterface)
Frequently asked questions about Electronic Data Interchange
As explained, EDIis associated with various challenges. These are completely outsourced via DIG's EDI Managed Service. This EDI service is divided into three components: Computing power (in the form of data center hardware, i.e. infrastructure), tools and environments for program or application creation (platform) and the respective applications in terms of automation processes (software).
IaaS: Infrastructure-as-a-Service The hardware (e.g. servers, nodes, hypervisors) is made available in this primary layer of the cloud. This is where the required computing resources are provided. DIG relies on A1 Telekom Austria'scertified data centers, which guaranteemaximum availability and reliability.
PaaS: Platform-as-a-Service As an EDI provider, DIG provides the EDI platform in this secondary layer of the cloud . This is where the various development tools and environments are available to create and, if necessary, edit the required applications. The various IT systems communicate with each other via this platform (i.e. the customer company's ERP system with those of suppliers and business partners). DIG therefore acts as a hub for smooth data traffic.
SaaS: Software-as-a-Service This is the top layer of the cloud. This is where the individual steps of automated document processing take place (translation, clearing, preparation and control).
Design and implementation of new interfaces
Maintenance and adaptation of existing interfaces
Monitoring of theEDI platform
Encrypted, highly secure communication between all partners
Provision of self-services for monitoring and evaluating the message flow
Convenient connection of new partners
In addition to the transmission protocol, the structure of the messages is particularly important in electronic data interchange (EDI). There are countless of these worldwide, some of which are industry- or region-specific. Well-known examples areSWIFTin the banking sector,EDIFACTin Europe,ANSIfor the USA and automotive standards such as VDA, ODETTEor GALIA.
These standards define message types such as delivery call-off, order, delivery bill or invoice and provide an exact structure so that the content can be processed. With sound experience in the world's leading formats as well as in numerous niches, DIG is the reliable partner for the implementation of your EDI solution.
As an EDI specialistand service provider, DIG has experience with all common protocols and message formats in all possible combinations and handles the complete setup of EDI connections. Customers only specify the desired target format and the input channel into their target system; all partner connections are created as a full service and continuously maintained by our EDI experts. This saves customers from having to set up an IT infrastructure and their own specialist department - and offers a growing number of business partners state-of-the-art document flow options.
With our EDI services, we find the optimal channel for your requirements and ensure worry-free, secure operation!
As an alternative to classic EDI, DIG's web.EDIsolution offers simple access for digital, automated data exchange with smaller suppliers or for irregular or occasional business transactions.
Yes, because every company has individual technical requirements. Many ERP systems have their own standards (e.g. SAP IDoc), and not every system supports every transmission path. This means that the ERP system and your internal options determine how data can be received. In combination with the global standards, there are around 400 different combinations that DIG, as an EDI expert, can keep an eye on for you!
We look forward to the first round!
Digitization begins with getting to know your individual situation and challenges, for which we will be happy to make an initial proposal for optimization - just contact us. We play by very simple rules: Use our appointment tool for your personal appointment and we will inform you about your digitization options in purchasing in a first meeting without obligation!
