https://www.ediconnect.ro/en EDI terms (EDIFACT, GS1, ANSI X12), protocols (AS2, OFTP2, Peppol, SFTP, VAN), comparisons and articles about the EDIconnect Business Operations platform. en © 2026 EDIconnect — A module of Azuvio Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:36 GMT EDIconnect RSS generator 1440 https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/orders https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/orders EDI Glossary — EDI Messages Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT ORDERS is the standardized EDIFACT message used to send a purchase order from a buyer (usually a retailer or distributor) to a supplier. It carries the party details, delivery locations (GLN), items (GTIN), quantities, negotiated prices, delivery terms and commercial conditions. In Romania, ORDERS is used by every major retailer (Carrefour, Kaufland, Lidl, Auchan, Mega Image, Profi, Cora, Selgros, Metro, Dedeman, Brico Depot, Hornbach, Leroy Merlin, Penny etc.) to send orders to suppliers automatically, replacing email and PDFs. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/ordrsp https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/ordrsp EDI Glossary — EDI Messages Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT ORDRSP is the supplier's response to an ORDERS message. It confirms, changes or rejects each product line: fully accepted, partial (reduced quantity), rejected, or substituted. It reduces pre-delivery disputes and lets the buyer adjust supply planning. Modern retailers (Lidl, Carrefour, Mega Image) require ORDRSP within 24 hours of receiving ORDERS. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/desadv https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/desadv EDI Glossary — EDI Messages Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT DESADV (Despatch Advice), also known as ASN (Advance Shipping Notice), notifies the retailer of an imminent delivery before the goods arrive at the warehouse. It carries the details of lots, packages (SSCC), pallet numbers, estimated delivery date and time. It is mandatory at most major Romanian retailers to enable cross-docking, receiving scheduling and automated scanning in the warehouse. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/recadv https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/recadv EDI Glossary — EDI Messages Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT RECADV confirms the quantities actually received in the warehouse compared to the DESADV. It identifies differences, shortages, surpluses or damaged goods. It enables automatic reconciliation between supplier and retailer before the invoice (INVOIC) is issued, cutting financial disputes. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/invoic https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/invoic EDI Glossary — EDI Messages Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT INVOIC is the EDIFACT message for the electronic invoice, carrying party tax data, items, quantities, prices, VAT and totals. In Romania it coexists with ANAF e-Invoice (UBL 2.1 XML sent via SPV) — EDIconnect automatically converts between INVOIC (required by retailers) and e-Invoice (required by ANAF), eliminating double entry. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/edifact https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/edifact EDI Glossary — Standards Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport) is the UN standard for EDI, globally adopted since 1987. It defines message syntax and semantics (ORDERS, DESADV, INVOIC, ORDRSP etc.) and is the reference for all B2B communication in retail, automotive, logistics and healthcare. Sector-specific subsets include EANCOM (retail FMCG), ODETTE (automotive), GS1 (global identification). https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/eancom https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/eancom EDI Glossary — Standards Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT EANCOM is the EDIFACT subset dedicated to retail and FMCG, maintained by GS1. It simplifies EDIFACT through strict rules and the use of GS1 identifiers (GTIN, GLN, SSCC). It is the default format required by retailers across Romania and Europe for ORDERS, DESADV and INVOIC. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/odette https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/odette EDI Glossary — Standards Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT ODETTE defines sector-specific EDI messages for the European automotive industry: DELFOR (delivery forecasts), DELJIT (Just-in-Time), CALDEL (planning), AVIEXP (automotive dispatch advice), INVOIC. It is used by OEMs (Renault, Stellantis, BMW, Ford) and tier-1s (Continental, Bosch). EDIconnect provides a dedicated EDI Automotive module. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/vda https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/vda EDI Glossary — Standards Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT VDA is the set of EDI messages used by German carmakers (Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche) and their suppliers. Typical messages: VDA 4905 (scheduled delivery), VDA 4913 (dispatch advice), VDA 4906 (invoice). Romanian suppliers to the German market must support VDA or use a converter (EDIconnect converts EDIFACT ↔ VDA automatically). https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/gs1 https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/gs1 EDI Glossary — Standards Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT GS1 is the non-profit that maintains the global unique identification standards for products and locations used in retail, healthcare and logistics. GS1 codes (GTIN for products, GLN for locations, SSCC for logistic units) are prerequisites for doing EDI with any major retailer. In Romania, GS1 Romania is the official representative. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/gln https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/gln EDI Glossary — Codes & Identifiers Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT GLN uniquely identifies a legal entity, a business site, a warehouse or a delivery point worldwide. Retailers use GLN to indicate the exact store where goods must be delivered, or the central warehouse. Without a valid GLN, EDI exchange with retailers won't work. GLN is obtained from GS1 Romania. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/gtin https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/gtin EDI Glossary — Codes & Identifiers Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT GTIN uniquely identifies a trade product globally. Variants include GTIN-8, GTIN-12 (UPC), GTIN-13 (EAN-13 — the most used in Europe) and GTIN-14 (for master packs). All items in ORDERS, DESADV and INVOIC are referenced by GTIN. Retailers block items without a valid GTIN in the catalog. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/sscc https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/sscc EDI Glossary — Codes & Identifiers Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT SSCC uniquely identifies a pallet, box or shipped logistic unit. It is the key that links the electronic DESADV to the GS1-128 label stuck on the pallet. It enables automatic scanning at goods-in and end-to-end traceability. Mandatory for cross-docking deliveries. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/e-factura https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/e-factura EDI Glossary — Compliance Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT e-Invoice is the ANAF electronic invoicing system, mandatory for all B2B transactions in Romania since 1 January 2024 (B2G since 2022). It uses XML UBL 2.1 (CIUS-RO) sent through the SPV (Private Virtual Space). EDIconnect auto-generates the e-Invoice from INVOIC or directly from the ERP and submits it to ANAF, returning the ANAF electronic signature for archiving. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/e-transport https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/e-transport EDI Glossary — Compliance Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT e-Transport is the ANAF system for pre-declaring transports of high-fiscal-risk goods (food, drinks, textiles, footwear etc.) and international transports. It generates a mandatory UIT code carried on the document. EDIconnect automates UIT generation from the WMS or ERP, avoiding fines of up to RON 100,000. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/peppol https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/peppol EDI Glossary — Protocols Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement OnLine) is a federated network that lets any company send and receive electronic documents (invoices, orders, catalogs) to any partner on the network through certified Access Points. It uses UBL 2.1 as its format. EDIconnect is a Peppol Access Point for Romania, connecting clients to the European network. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/as2 https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/as2 EDI Glossary — Protocols Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT AS2 is the standard protocol for sending EDI documents peer-to-peer between partners over HTTPS, with digital signature, S/MIME encryption and MDN (Message Disposition Notification) as proof of delivery. Used by Walmart, Amazon, Carrefour, Auchan. EDIconnect operates a proprietary AS2 server certified by Drummond. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/van https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/van EDI Glossary — Protocols Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT A VAN is a mailbox-style network that receives, validates, translates and delivers EDI documents between partners. Upside: no need for direct connection with every partner. Downside: cost per message/kilo-character. EDIconnect offers VAN access at a flat monthly fee, not per transaction. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/oftp2 https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/oftp2 EDI Glossary — Protocols Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT OFTP2 is the successor to OFTP, used predominantly in the European automotive industry (VW, BMW, Renault, Stellantis). It supports TLS, digital signature and large-file transmission. EDIconnect provides OFTP2 connectivity included in the EDI Automotive module. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/sftp https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/sftp EDI Glossary — Protocols Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT SFTP is the baseline protocol for EDI file exchange between partners that don't require AS2 or OFTP2. Used by many Romanian retailers (Profi, Cora, Selgros) as an alternative to VAN. EDIconnect manages inbound and outbound SFTP connections, PGP file encryption and automatic retry. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/spv https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/spv EDI Glossary — Compliance Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT SPV is the ANAF interface through which taxpayers submit returns, e-Invoice, e-Transport, e-VAT and receive official responses. EDIconnect connects directly to the SPV API using the client's digital certificate, automating submission and download of responses (electronic signature, errors, reports). https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/jit https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/jit EDI Glossary — Standards Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT JIT (Just-in-Time) and JIS (Just-in-Sequence) are logistics schemes in which the supplier delivers exactly what is needed on the assembly line, in the right sequence, an hour before use. They require specialized EDI messages (DELJIT, CALDEL) and strict SLAs (latency under 15 minutes). Standard in the automotive industry. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/web-edi https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/glossary/web-edi EDI Glossary — Standards Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT Web EDI (also called WebEDI, EDI portal, EDI SaaS or cloud EDI) is the modern form of electronic data interchange: instead of integrating EDI software with your ERP, you send and receive messages (ORDERS, DESADV, INVOIC) directly from a multitenant web portal. Retailers increasingly require Web EDI from small suppliers because it eliminates email and PDF and handles any volume. EDIconnect provides a Web EDI portal with automatic EDIFACT conversion, AS2 signing, legal archiving and role-based access for the commercial team. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/comparisons/edi-vs-e-factura https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/comparisons/edi-vs-e-factura EDI Comparisons Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT EDI and e-Invoice are complementary, not competing. EDI automates the full B2B commercial flow with retailers (orders, dispatch advices, invoices, receipts), while e-Invoice is the mandatory ANAF fiscal reporting obligation. Retail companies need both. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/comparisons/edi-vs-api https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/comparisons/edi-vs-api EDI Comparisons Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT EDI and REST APIs are not alternatives to each other — they solve different needs. EDI is standardized, asynchronous and optimal for large B2B exchanges with dozens of partners. APIs are synchronous, custom and optimal for real-time proprietary integrations. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/comparisons/edi-vs-email https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/comparisons/edi-vs-email EDI Comparisons Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT Many Romanian companies still receive orders by email with PDF attachments, key them manually into their ERP and issue invoices by hand. The hidden cost: 15–25 minutes per order, 3–5% error rate, DSO increased by 7–10 days, and no ability to scale. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/comparisons/edi-vs-portal-web https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/comparisons/edi-vs-portal-web EDI Comparisons Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:02 GMT Every major retailer has its own web portal where suppliers can download orders and upload dispatch advices/invoices manually. It works for small volumes, but becomes an operational nightmare at 5+ retailers or over 30 orders/day. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/edi-vs-retailer-portals https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/edi-vs-retailer-portals Retail Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Many retailers offer a manual web portal for placing and confirming orders alongside their EDI option. This article compares the two approaches and explains where API-based connectivity fits for suppliers with growing volume. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/common-edi-project-mistakes https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/common-edi-project-mistakes Guides Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT EDI projects go wrong more often from process and planning gaps than from technology failures. This article walks through the six most common mistakes suppliers make when connecting to retailers, and practical ways to avoid each one. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/anaf-e-invoicing-and-edi https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/anaf-e-invoicing-and-edi Compliance Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT ANAF's e-Factura and e-Transport requirements run alongside, not instead of, retailer EDI. This article explains how suppliers can reconcile UBL 2.1 tax reporting with EANCOM invoices sent to retail partners without keeping two disconnected systems. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/real-cost-of-edi https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/real-cost-of-edi Costs Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT EDI pricing is often presented as a single number, but the real budget includes the base subscription, per-retailer connections, ERP integration and the ongoing cost of the manual process it replaces. Here is how to build an honest comparison. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/how-to-connect-edi-with-a-retailer https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/how-to-connect-edi-with-a-retailer Guides Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Connecting to a retailer via EDI follows a fairly predictable sequence: onboarding request, technical setup, message testing and go-live. Here is what suppliers should expect at each stage, and where delays typically come from. https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/complete-edi-guide-2026 https://www.ediconnect.ro/en/blog/complete-edi-guide-2026 Guides Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Electronic Data Interchange keeps orders, invoices and shipping notices flowing automatically between suppliers and retailers. This guide explains the standards, documents, connection methods and costs suppliers should understand before starting an EDI project in 2026.