Electronic Data Interchange is the direct exchange of structured messages between systems. At bol, this exchange takes place through Transus. Your system therefore connects to Transus, which validates and routes messages between your organisation and bol.
With EDI, you exchange orders, order confirmations, despatch advice messages and invoices electronically between your system and bol. This reduces manual data entry and enables automated processing.
Are you looking to get started with EDI, or do you already have an EDI connection?
On this page, you’ll find information on setting up your connection, configuring messages and getting support.
Getting started with EDI
Would you like to connect your system to bol? Visit the connection setup page to find out what you need to prepare and how the onboarding, setup, testing and go-live process works.
Which messages do we exchange?
Each EDI message has a specific role in the process from order to invoice.
- ORDERS + INVOIC
- ORDERS + ORDRSP + DESADV + INVOIC
During the connection setup process, you agree on which combination you will use.
More information
Find out how to submit your data and what to keep in mind for each topic.
Confirming orders
Learn how to use ORDRSP to specify which items and quantities you will deliver or cancel.
Sending despatch advice
Learn how to use DESADV to announce a shipment and link items, quantities and pallets to the correct SSCCs.
SSCCs and shipping labels
View the requirements for SSCCs and shipping labels and learn how to use them for your deliveries.
Looking for the technical message specifications?
You can find the EDIFACT specifications for ORDERS, ORDRSP, DESADV and INVOIC on the connection setup page.
Support and contact
Choose the right contact for your question.
When contacting us, include your supplier number, the message type, the relevant order or message reference and any error message. This helps us investigate your query more effectively.