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Enable and manage end-to-end network EDI data exchange with your supply chain.
Ensure secure, reliable, and compliant electronic data interchange across your end-to-end supply chain of suppliers, customers, and contract partners.
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Why EDI Matters for Life Sciences
In today’s complex and highly regulated life sciences supply chains, speed, accuracy, and compliance are critical. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the standard technology that enables organizations to exchange important business documents such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices quickly, securely, and without manual intervention. By using standardized message formats such as ANSI X12 and EDIFACT, EDI ensures secure, structured, and traceable data flow across internal systems and external partners—from manufacturers and CMOs to wholesalers, distributors, and healthcare providers.
EDI Standards: ANSI X12 and EDIFACT
TraceLink Supports Both ANSI X12 and EDIFACT
With TraceLink’s Integrate-Once model, you don’t need to choose one over the other. Our platform enables simultaneous support for both formats—allowing you to globally connect on a single platform with suppliers, customers, and contract partners using the most appropriate and compliant standard.
ANSI X12
Used primarily in North America, ANSI X12 is a structured EDI format with numeric transaction codes like 850 (Purchase Order) and 810 (Invoice). It’s widely adopted in U.S.-based pharma, healthcare, and retail industries.
- Region: North America
- Structure: Segment-based (e.g., ISA, GS, ST)
- Industries: Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail
- Flexibility: Highly customizable
- Adoption Speed: Fast setup for U.S.-based partners
- Format Style: Numeric transaction sets (e.g., 850 = Purchase)
EDIFACT
Developed by the United Nations, EDIFACT is a global standard for EDI communication. It uses alphanumeric message types like ORDERS and INVOIC and is commonly used across Europe, Asia, and global supply chains.
- Region: Global (Europe, Asia, LATAM)
- Structure: Message-based (e.g., UNH, UNT)
- Industries: Manufacturing, Trade, Transport
- Flexibility: Standardized format
- Compliance: Ideal for international trade regulations
- Format Style: Alphanumeric message types (e.g., ORDERS = Purchase Order, INVOIC = Invoice)
Industry needs
How TraceLink Enables EDI Integration at Scale
TraceLink’s B2N Integrate-Once model and OPUS platform streamline complex supply chain integrations by enabling any company to link once to TraceLink and instantly access a network of trading partners—eliminating the need for multiple point-to-point connections.
Powered by OPUS, TraceLink enables:
Data Mapping and Partner Onboarding
Flexible data mapping and transformation across formats / protocols using network profiles speed onboarding and connectivity.
Data Mapping and Partner Onboarding
Real-Time Visibility and Control
Monitor, track, and troubleshoot transactions across your supply chain with full transparency enabling proactive exception management.
Real-Time Visibility and Control
Automate Complex Workflows
Orchestrate transactions order-to-cash, demand forecasting, inventory management and other processes with full validation and routing.
Automate Complex Workflows
Unify Partner Connectivity
Leverage a single EDI platform for critical data exchange with your entire global supply chain network.
Unify Partner Connectivity
TraceLink EDI Transaction Types
TraceLink supports a wide range of EDI transaction codes across commercial buy/sell, external manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and other critical supply chain processes. Here’s a quick look at some of the key EDI messages we handle:
| Transaction | Transaction Format | Transaction Code | Business Processes | Business Segment | Orchestration Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Ship Notice | EDI ANSI X12 | 856 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Returns & Reverse Logistics, Capacity and Supply Assurance Management, Sustainability & ESG Data Collection | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing, Transportation |
| Advance Ship Notice | EDIFACT | DESADV | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Returns & Reverse Logistics, Capacity and Supply Assurance Management, Sustainability & ESG Data Collection | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing, Transportation |
| Batch Closure | EDI ANSI X12 | 947 | Production Tracking, Quality, Risk, and Recall Management | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO | External Manufacturing |
| Carrier Shipment Status | EDI ANSI X12 | 214 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Logistics | Logistics, Transportation |
| Credit/Debit Adjustment | EDI ANSI X12 | 812 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, External Manufacturing |
| Supplier Credit Debit Adjustment | EDI ANSI X12 | 812 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, External Manufacturing |
| Provider Credit Debit Adjustment | EDI ANSI X12 | 812 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, External Manufacturing |
| Customer Credit Debit Adjustment | EDI ANSI X12 | 812 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, External Manufacturing |
| Forecast Planning Schedule | EDI ANSI X12 | 830 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Demand & Forecast Management, Capacity and Supply Assurance Management | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Forecast Planning Schedule | EDIFACT | DELFOR | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Demand & Forecast Management, Capacity and Supply Assurance Management | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Forecast Planning Schedule Response | EDI ANSI X12 | 830 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Demand & Forecast Management, Capacity and Supply Assurance Management | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Inventory Adjustment | EDI ANSI X12 | 947 | Inventory Management, Order Management & Fulfillment, Capacity and Supply Assurance Management, Exception Management & Issue Resolution | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing, Transportation |
| Inventory Balance Report | EDI ANSI X12 | 846 | Inventory Management, Order Management & Fulfillment, Capacity and Supply Assurance Management | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing, Transportation |
| Inventory Balance Report | EDIFACT | INVRPT | Inventory Management, Order Management & Fulfillment, Capacity and Supply Assurance Management | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing, Transportation |
| Invoice | EDI ANSI X12 | 810 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Returns & Reverse Logistics, Sustainability & ESG Data Collection | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Invoice | EDIFACT | INVOIC | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Returns & Reverse Logistics, Sustainability & ESG Data Collection | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Materials Consumed | EDI ANSI X12 | 947 | Production Tracking, Inventory Management | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO | External Manufacturing |
| Materials Issued | EDI ANSI X12 | 947 | Production Tracking, Inventory Management | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO | External Manufacturing |
| Materials Produced | EDI ANSI X12 | 947 | Production Tracking, Inventory Management | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO | External Manufacturing |
| Order Status Report | EDI ANSI X12 | 870 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Purchase Order Acknowledgement | EDI ANSI X12 | 855 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Sustainability & ESG Data Collection | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Purchase Order Acknowledgement | EDIFACT | ORDRSP | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Sustainability & ESG Data Collection | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Price Authorization Acknowledgement/Status | EDI ANSI X12 | 845 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks | Learn More | Manufacturer, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics |
| Price/Sales Catalog | EDI ANSI X12 | 832 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks | Learn More | Manufacturer, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics |
| Product Activity | EDI ANSI X12 | 852 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Inventory Management, Demand & Forecast Management, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks | Learn More | Manufacturer, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics |
| Product Transfer & Resale | EDI ANSI X12 | 867 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Inventory Management, Demand & Forecast Management, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks | Learn More | Manufacturer, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics |
| Product Transfer Account Adjustment (Chargeback Request) | EDI ANSI X12 | 844 | Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks | Learn More | Manufacturer, Wholesale Distributor | Commerce |
| Product Transfer Account Adjustment (Chargeback Response) | EDI ANSI X12 | 849 | Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks | Learn More | Manufacturer, Wholesale Distributor | Commerce |
| Purchase Order | EDI ANSI X12 | 850 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Sustainability & ESG Data Collection | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Purchase Order | EDIFACT | ORDERS | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Sustainability & ESG Data Collection | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Receiving Advice Acceptance | EDI ANSI X12 | 861 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Remittance | EDI ANSI X12 | 820 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Financial Reconciliation & Chargebacks, Sustainability & ESG Data Collection | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, External Manufacturing |
| Return Authorization Request | EDI ANSI X12 | 180 | Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics |
| Return Authorization Response | EDI ANSI X12 | 180 | Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics |
| Routing and Carrier Instructions | EDI ANSI X12 | 853 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Logistics, Transportation |
| Warehouse Ship Order | EDI ANSI X12 | 940 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, Transportation |
| Warehouse Shipping Advice | EDI ANSI X12 | 945 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, Transportation |
| Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice | EDI ANSI X12 | 943 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, Transportation |
| Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice | EDI ANSI X12 | 944 | Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Order Management & Fulfillment, Returns & Reverse Logistics | Learn More | Manufacturer, CMO / CPO, Wholesale Distributor, Logistics, Pharmacy, Healthcare / Hospital | Commerce, Logistics, Transportation |
What Our Customers Have to Say
Leading life sciences and healthcare companies trust TraceLink to digitally link their supply chain, improve productivity and agility across their supply chain operations, and drive business growth. Here's what they’re saying:
