EDI

Function and advantages of EDI

EDI is a process for structured electronic data exchange. Communication is transmitted via VAN, ISDN+OFTP or SMTP. Not only is this efficient, it also integrates business processes, thereby facilitating long-term customer/supplier relationships with a true spirit of partnership. What’s more, business messages – delivery call-offs, orders, delivery notes or invoices – can be automatically forwarded, which also makes processes faster, leaner and more efficient.

The advantages in detail:

• Fewer interfaces
• Optimized processes
• Higher degree of automation
• Reduced costs
• Fast placement of orders, ensuring that deadlines
  for cash discounts are adhered to

How it works:

EDI messages are always generated and processed in several phases. In the first phase, the data needed for the message (e.g. an order) is automatically retrieved from an internal application and converted into a standard EDI message. The message is then transmitted to the business partner, where it is received and converted into a specific in-house format.

How EDI communication works:

EDI: Use at ContiTech

ContiTech sets very great store by standardized data flow for all channels of communication. All message flows comply with the respective internationally recognized EDI-transfer standards for the specific functions involved. Here, we make use of the following formats:

• ANSI X.12 (standard used primarily in America)
• EDIFACT (EANCOM)
• Odette (standard in the European auto industry)
• Verband der Automobilindustrie 
  (VDA - German Association of the Automotive Industry)

Examples of technical information:

How to use EDI for communication with ContiTech

We want to permanently improve our joint business processes. We will be happy to advise you on using EDI at your company, or on adapting EDI for communication with our company.