EANCOM
EANCOM® is a detailed implementation guideline of the UN/EDIFACT standard messages. It comprises business messages with clear definitions and explanations on how to use all the data fields. This allows trading partners to exchange commercial documents in a simple, accurate and cost effective manner.
There are various types of messages to answer all business requirements at the various stages of a trade relationship:
- Master data messages describe relevant parties and products.
- Commercial transactions start with the ordering and end with the debit multiple advice or a credit multiple advice messages, following the logical sequence of the trading cycle.
- Report and planning messages are used for informing the trading partner on the trading activity or to plan ahead for future requirements, thus allowing a streamlining of the supply chain.
- General messages which are used to send general application support information to one or multiple addresses.
More information about GS1 EANCOM on: http://www.gs1.org/gsmp/kc/ecom/eancom_overview
XML
XML is an acronym for “eXtensible Markup Language”. XML is designed for information exchange over the internet. Within GS1 set of standards, XML is used for Electronic Data Interchange – GS1 eCom.
The messages available in the GS1 XML standard cover the following areas of the supply chain:
- Data Synchronisation messages that enable sending information about the trade item attributes and support its automated synchronisation between business partners, using the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN)
- Messages used to order goods and respond to this order;
- Messages used to announce the despatch of goods and confirm their receipt
- Messages requesting payment for the goods sold and informing about the payment being sent
- Messages for planning and execution of transport
- Messages supporting automated replenishment of goods
More information about GS1 XML standard on: http://www.gs1.org/ecom/about/xml