What is EDI compliance?

EDI compliance is the ability to send and receive EDI documents in the way that your partner requires it.

Each EDI compliant document must be exchanged with each partner in exactly the format they specify and following all of their business data rules.

Every trading partner has unique EDI requirements. Most partners will have an EDI implementation guide or kit that explains their specific EDI requirements.

Maps are required to translate the EDI documents from the trading partner’s format into the format that is useable by the receiving party. EDI compliance must be tested and approved by each trading partner to ensure their requirements are met.

CovalentWorks' EDI service handles everything - all of the mapping, translation, communication and testing requirements for our clients. CovalentWorks' solution will quickly make you EDI compliant with your EDI business partners.

Most trading partners will have a vendor application form to be completed that asks for information such as the suppliers' EDI ID, qualifier, VAN, EDI versions supported, document types supported etc. Contact us if you would like assistance with these forms.

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