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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Direct EDI Connection

In order to digitize and streamline communication and data transfer with our supply base, ZF utilizes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).


For suppliers with existing EDI capabilities, ZF can establish a direct EDI connection between our respective ERP systems. Only certain digital communication types can be set up with EDI. For details please consult the chart on the Digital Communication Types page.


From 2023 onward, only the ZF Global Messaging Standards will be utilized for new connections. The corresponding guidelines are available for download below.


ZF EDI Strategy:

Specifications & Parameters

The following resources provide you with additional details regarding our EDI connection requirements.

Connection Parameter & Certificates

The Parameter Data Sheet contains the technical connection-parameters of ZF. Fill in the Parameter Data Sheet for each of your concerned plants and bring this form into the Onboarding process.

Attention: CVS plants (former WABCO) are stated in a separate data sheet.

Download

ZF Plants

A detailed overview of all the ZF plants and their EDI parameters.

Download

EDI Guidelines
ZF's current EDI guidelines in PDF format.

Download

Project related documents
In this section you can find supporting documents like example messages, side letters, etc. concerning ZF sites, which are in change- or consolidation projects.

Download

Self-Service Validation

ZF DESADV Validation

Use the DESADV EDIFACT message validation service to check if you meet ZF's guideline.
Open

ZF INVOIC Validation

Use the INVOIC EDIFACT message validation service to check if you meet ZF's guideline
Open

Alternative: SupplyOn WebEDI

For suppliers who are not technically capable, or who do not wish to utilize a traditional direct EDI connection, SupplyOn WebEDI can be used to digitally transmit and display data/information from the ZF systems.

Training

Document: User manual

Video: WebEDI for Suppliers


Note: You must have a valid SupplyOn account and be logged in to view these materials.

Contact

EDI Support Team

If you have technical questions please contact our global EDI Team:
Email:rqv-fhccbeg@ms.pbz