An EDI system processes multiple file formats to facilitate seamless B2B (Business-to-Business) transactions. These formats are used for data transformation, integration, and communication between trading partners, ERPs, and enterprise applications.
Standardized EDI Formats (Structured Formats)
These formats are globally recognized and follow
specific industry standards.
|
File Format |
Description |
|
X12 (EDI ANSI X12) |
Fixed-format EDI standard used mainly in North America. |
|
EDIFACT |
International EDI standard for structured data exchange. |
|
TRADACOMS |
UK-based EDI format, mostly replaced by EDIFACT. |
|
VDA |
German automotive industry format. |
|
OFTP2 (VDA-Based) |
Used for file exchange in the automotive sector. |
|
RosettaNet (PIP XML) |
XML-based EDI for high-tech & semiconductor
industries. |
|
PEPPOL BIS |
XML-based European public procurement format. |
