Glossary

With this communication procedure the data transmitter selects the acceptor of data, in order to send data.

Has the same effects like backlog quantity, it based on a wrong disposition from the customer.

The difference from resumed cumulate Quantity and supply CQ results in the arrangement quantity (quantity still which can be supplied).

Direct goods issue This system is / was used at Porsche in the area of ​​spare parts supply. Selected parts are shipped directly from suppliers to distribution centers at home and abroad. Disposition takes place via EDI with LAB and FAB.

Data Universal Numbering System – Identification number that is used to uniquely identify companies and in electronic data exchange.

Enterprise Application Integration – method to integrate heterogeneous applications in a process-oriented manner.

European Article Number – Designation for the global article identification number for the unique product identification of commercial items.

Subset of EDIFACT messages used in the consumer goods industry.

Electronic Data Interchange Corresponds to the term remote data transmission.

An EDI message is a closed volume of data consisting of the payload and metadata. The useful content is used for business transactions. Based on the metadata, further processes can be initiated.