EDI integrations
EDI integrations

Automatic data interchange – Efficient. Secure. Automated.

EDI integrations

Automatic data interchange – Efficient. Secure. Automated.

EDI integrations – automate procurement processes, increase efficiency

In modern supply chains, a smooth flow of information is important for controlling the flow of goods. Fast, reliable and standardised communication is required for all the partners to work together efficiently. Through the automated transfer of procurement-related documents like orders, order confirmations or invoices, data interchange is significantly expedited, sources of error are reduced, and the entire procurement process is optimised sustainably.

The basis for seamless data communication in the company

The EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) refers to the interchange of structured business data between companies. It enables electronic exchange of documents like orders, order confirmations, invoices and delivery notes between your ERP system or a platform and the Würth ERP system.

Automate your document exchange processes with us.

Increased Efficiency
Increased Efficiency

Manual processes like printing, faxing or mailing are eliminated as all the documents are transferred automatically and digitally.

Reduction of errors
Reduction of errors

Sources of error resulting from manual intervention are reduced thanks to the automated data interchange.

Faster processing
Faster processing

Automated processes expedite document processing and improve performance along the supply chain.

Standardisation
Standardisation

Documents can be exchanged across systems and processed automatically.

Successful EDI integration in 3 steps

Prerequisites: For electronic data interchange, you need a management system, e.g. an ERP system, a platform or an industry-specific software.

  1. Select format: Select the suitable EDI format for your system environment. Our E-Business experts will guide you in the selection process.
  2. Contact us: Get in touch with your personal point of contact or contact us – we will be happy to guide you.
  3. Configure the interface: Together with you, we configure your EDI interface – perfectly aligned with your processes and system requirements.

If required, we make the following data available to you in electronic form

Digital delivery note

Digital delivery note for automated goods receipts

Single and consolidated invoices

Single and consolidated invoices for transparent purchase processes and efficient payment processing

Order confirmations

Bidirectional data flows similar to the transfer of order confirmations

Supported formats

We work with all commercially available formats and standards. The use of standardised technologies expedites the data interchange and keep your costs for development and IT maintenance low.

EDIFACT
EDIFACT is an international standard for electronic data formats in commercial transactions and covers, among other things, orders, order confirmations, delivery notes, and invoices.
cXML
cXML is an XML-based standard used for electronic interchange of business documents like orders, invoices and dispatch notifications.
XML IDoc
XML IDoc is a standard data format used by SAP systems for the electronic interchange of structured information between SAP and external systems (e.g. partner companies, suppliers, customers).
CSV
The EDI format CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a simple text-based format for interchange of structured data between systems, often used within the scope of EDI processes.
openTrans 2.1
openTrans 2.1 is an XML-based standard used for the exchange of documents in the supply industry. It is primarily used in B2B sector and consists of documents like orders, order confirmations and delivery notes.
UGL4 & UGL5
UGL4 and UGL5 are standard documents that include orders, order confirmations, delivery notes and invoices, used mainly in HVAC/sanitary and electrical sectors.
Order-X
Order-X is a standard for electronic exchange of orders and order confirmations. Order-X is a hybrid format (PDF with embedded XMLs) like ZUGFeRD and uses the same syntax.
XRechnung
XRechnung is a German standard of electronic invoices based on the European standard EN16931. It defines a uniform format and structure for electronic invoice data.
ZUGFeRD/Factur-X
ZUGFeRD and Factur-X are standards for electronic interchange of invoices. They combine PDF documents with embedded XML data to prepare structured invoice data.
Peppol BIS Order and Peppol BIS Billing
Peppol BIS are standard documents in the Peppol network for document interchange. Peppol BIS Order contains orders and order confirmations, while Peppol BIS Billing refers to invoices.

This is how EDI interfaces work

As soon as your order is transferred from your ERP or management system to Würth Industrie Service, you will receive all the subsequent documents, e.g., order confirmations, delivery notes and invoices, in electronic form – directly in your system. It reduces manual efforts, expedites processes and reduces the burden on purchasing, accounting and administration.

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