eCom (electronic messaging)
Simple global business communication
Most organisations have detailed documentation – purchase orders,
despatch orders, shipping manifests, delivery slips, receipts,
invoices, payment statements and more. GS1 eCom makes it easier and
less costly to send and receive all such communications electronically.
The savings are potentially huge as processes become more efficient and
information more accurate And timely.
eCom helps organisations across the world “speak” a common language of
commerce to each other, no matter what their hardware or software, or
what human language they speak!
eCom standards span two key areas:
- GS1 XML
- GS1 EANCOM
GS1 XML
XML is short for "eXtensible Markup Language".
XML is designed for information exchange over the internet. XML
enables you to create and validate electronic business messages that
perform all the functions of traditional paper documents.
See more on the GS1 XML standards and find out more technical information.
GS1 EANCOM
EANCOM is fully based on the UN/EDIFACT (United Nations Electronic Data
Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport), which is a set
of internationally-agreed standards, directories and guidelines for the
electronic interchange of data.
EANCOM is a detailed implementation guideline for UN/EDIFACT standard
messages. EANCOM provides clear definitions, explanations and examples
for trading partners to exchange commercial documents in a simple,
accurate and cost effective manner.
EANCOM also incorporates into electronic messages the GS1 standard
identifiers, including Global Trade Item Numbers and Global Location
Numbers. It enables electronic information flows to be integrated with
the physical flow of products and other items.
See the GS1 EANCOM message types and find out more technical information.
GS1 NZ eCom Implementation Service
GS1 New Zealand's eCom Implementation program is available to
organisations who are undertaking or about to undertake an electronic
trading implementation program. The service comprises a number of phases
designed to assist and guide your organisation through the assessment
and/or development of an eCom strategy and capability.
These services can be implemented standalone or can form part of a full
GS1 NZ Supply Chain Enhancement Program.
The services can be tailored to meet your specific needs including guidance
on the questions below and support for the implementation activities:
- What business processes am I looking to support through eCom?
- With what product categories and trading partners do I want to enable with these capabilities
- Which of the messaging formats should I or do I need to implement, EDI, GS1 XML, Rosettanet?
- Which version of the standard is best for me?
- What is the best way for me to implement these standards?
- What is the best way for me to rollout to my trading partner community
For further information on the eCom Implementation Services or GS1 Supply Chain Enhancement Program and how it can assist your business, please contact GS1 Professional Services on 0800 10 23 56 or email professionalservices@gs1nz.org.
