Glossary

It is a non planned delivery to prevent a stop on an assembly line at the customer. The cost of an extra tour is payed by the originator.

The customer provides the annual financial statements with a final order number. This is transmitted with the EDI and printed on the goods receipt slip.

File Transfer Protocol – Network protocol for transferring files over IP networks.

Federation, represented by Renault and Peugeot, which provided a modified Odette version.

Network node that acts as an entrance to another network and allows the transmission of documents in EDI format across different networks.

Global Location Number – the Global Location Number enables the unique identification of companies or operational areas.

Global EDIFACT message according to VDA 4984 for the transmission of delivery schedules and JIT schedules.

Global EDIFACT message according to VDA 4987 for the transmission of delivery notes.

New global EDIFACT messages to optimize the requirements in the supply chain of the automotive industry.

Global EDIFACT message according to VDA 4938 for the transmission of invoice or credit note data.