Glossary

Standard that defines the syntax, data elements and segments of a message, e.g. EDIFACT, VDA, Odette, ANSI X.12.

Segment of a message that opens and uniquely identifies it.

These segments identify certain sections of a message, e.g. header information, packaging information.

Pallet of goods on which different products are packed.

Assembly information and control system of the VW Group.

Organisation for Data Exchange by Tele Transmission in Europe A standard and an organization. The Odette standard is/ will be the EDIFACT standard and makes communication possible within the supply chain.

Original Equipment Manufacturer The OEM is the manufacturer of a product that is assembled from many individual parts and then marketed under its own name.

Odette File Transfer Protocol This protocol is generally used by the automotive manufacturers and suppliers (in VDA 4914/2). The protocol regulates hard and software-technical signals during the transmission.

Outdated message protocol for Transmission of data via ISDN.

Message protocol for fast transmission of large amounts of data over the Internet using a wide variety of security mechanisms such as file and line encryption, as well as certificate exchange (see also OFTP2 certificate).