Isolda Purchase - EDI Document v 1.0 1
Table of Contents Table of Contents... 2 1 Introduction... 3 1.1 What is EDI?... 4 1.2 Sending and receiving documents... 4 1.3 File format... 4 1.3.1 XML (language / format)... 4 2 Document... 5 2.1 This document... 5 2.2 Example files and Schema... 5 2.3 Flow... 6 2.3.1 Order Placement... 6 2.3.2 Orderbekräftelse... 6 2.4 Technical Specification... 7 2
1 Introduction This specification is developed by Isolda AB to help those who want to begin using Isoldas Purchasing EDI service. 3
1.1 What is EDI? Electronic Data Interchange is the transfer of structured data according to an agreed format. The term EDI refers frequently, but not always, to transfer between companies of various information. Isoldas Purchasing EDI service has two different types of documents: Purchase Orders from Isolda. Purchase Order Confirmation to Isolda. All document types is of type XML. The Isolda FTP server is used to send and receive files. 1.2 Sending and receiving documents The supplier will have its own FTP account at Isolda, which is only for this EDI service. Please note that all files that are older than six months is automatically deleted from the FTP account! The account contains 3 folders: PurchaseOrder ere are all released orders so the supplier can import it into their system.. Contains various information to order goods. PurchaseOrderConf The supplier puts the order confirmation here. The files contain references, delivery dates and number.. PurchaseOrderConf_Processed Imported order confirmations will be moved here.. 1.3 File format 1.3.1 XML (language / format) Isoldas EDI purchase services can only communicate via XML. The file extension have to be "xml". 4
2 Document 2.1 This document The latest version of this document is available here: edi.isolda.se/spec/inkop/documents/isolda EDI Purchase -Document.pdf 2.2 Example files and Schema Example files and schema can be found in the path:: edi.isolda.se/spec/inkop/ - Purchase Order example: http://edi.isolda.se/spec/inkop/purchaseorder_example.xml - Purchase order schema: http://edi.isolda.se/spec/inkop/purchaseorder_scheme.xsd - Order confirmation example: http://edi.isolda.se/spec/inkop/purchaseorderconfirmation_example.xml - Order confirmation schema: http://edi.isolda.se/spec/inkop/purchaseorderconfirmation_scheme.xsd 5
2.3 Flow 2.3.1 Order Placement When using the Isolda EDI system you have the ability to get live purchase orders from Isolda electronically. You can get teh file from the folder "Purchaseorder". 2.3.2 Orderbekräftelse The supplier has the possibility to send order confirmation. When Isolda loaded the order confirmation, the file is moved to the "PurchaseOrderConf_processed" 6
2.4 Technical Specification The files should be handled by Isoldas FTP server. Each supplier will get a test - and a live account. All files must be handled on Isoldas FTP server and follow the specifications and sample files. The main fields to handle are:: On the purchase order Document_Number <Document_Number>37608</Document_Number> It shall be entered in the "Order_Reference_Number" field on the order confirmation. The order confirmation should "line_number" added to the information contained in "line_number" on your purchase order. "Number" should bee enterd with the same as on the purchase order. Expected_Receipt_Date Is the estimated date on which the product should be received. Quantity Quantity Before go live, all order types are tested thoroughly in the test environment. Minor deviations from the documentation may occur. 7