UN-EDIFACT (United Nations Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transport) is an international standard for electronic data interchange (EDI).

Definition: A set of internationally agreed-upon standards, directories, and guidelines for the electronic interchange of structured data, particularly for trade and transport.

Purpose: To facilitate the exchange of information between different systems and organizations in a standardized format, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

Components:

Messages: Standardized formats for different types of business transactions, such as invoices, purchase orders, and shipping notices.

Syntax Rules: Defines how data elements should be structured and formatted.

Usage:

Global Trade: Widely used in various industries, including logistics, retail, and manufacturing, for the automated exchange of business documents.

Interoperability: Ensures that different systems can communicate seamlessly, reducing manual intervention and errors.