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Electronic data interchange (EDI)

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000100

The computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between trading partners. This system replaces paper-based transactions like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors. EDI standards, such as ANSI X12 or UN/EDIFACT, define the structure of these messages.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000100
FieldLogistics and supply chain
AbbreviationEDI
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000100",
  "term": "Electronic data interchange (EDI)",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "The computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between trading partners. This system replaces paper-based transactions like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors. EDI standards, such as ANSI X12 or UN/EDIFACT, define the structure of these messages.",
  "abbreviation": "EDI",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/electronic-data-interchange-edi/"
}

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