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Data Segment
Intermediate unit of information in a message. A segment consists of a pre-defined set of functionally related data elements which are identified by sequential position within the set.
Data Segment Directory
Publication that shows the format of all segments in the standard.
Data Synchronization
Data synchronization is the electronic transfer of standardized product and location information between business partners and the continuous synchronization of that data over time.
Decryption
The translation of scrambled or secretly coded data at the receiving end of an encrypted transmission (See also Encryption).
Dedicated Line
A point-to-point line in a data communication system between two computer devices that is always connected.
Default Settings
Instructions to a computer, automatically establishing standard configurations at the time of log on. They eliminate the need to reconfigure at each sitting.
DELFOR
Delivery Forecast message.
Delimiters
Integral part of the transferred data stream, they consist of two levels of separators and a terminator. Delimiters are specified in the interchange header. From highest to lowest level, the separators and terminator are:- segment terminator, data element separator, and component element separator (used only in EDIFACT).
Delivery Notice
European term for an ASN.
Delivery Trailer Manifest
A list of shipments contained on a less-than-truckload trailer ready for delivery. The list includes information relevant to the delivery of the shipments loaded in the trailer, such as pro number, equipment identification and date available.
DELJIT
Delivery Just in Time message.
DES
Data Encryption Standard. One of a number of standards for securing data during transmission by encrypting it.
DESADV
Dispatch Advice Message.
Digital Certificate
A computer-based record or electronic message issued by an entity that (1) identifies the entity issuing it; (2) names or identifies a certificate holder; (3) contains the public key of the certificate holder; (4) identifies the certificate’s validity period and (5) is digitally signed by the entity issuing it.
Digital Signature
An electronic signature that can be used to authenticate the identity of the sender of a message and via the encrypted document digest, to ensure that the original content of the data that has been sent is unchanged.
Direct Connect EDI
A form of EDI which does rely on an intermediary, see point-to-point.
DISA
Data Interchange Standards Association. The trade organization that acts as secretariat for ANSI ASC X12 and the Pan-American EDIFACT Board in the United States.
Download
The process of receiving data from another computer at a remote site onto the computer under the control of the operator.
DSD
Direct Store Delivery. The practice of delivering product directly to store and notifying the store of the delivery electronically rather than by paper.
DSS
Decision Support System. Software designed to assist in decision-making by providing analytical programs and data available on mainframes by linking computers to mainframes.
DSTU
Draft Standard for Trial Use. A standard approved by the ANSI ASC X12 committee prior to full approval by ANSI.
DUNS number
Dun & Bradstreet identification number often used in EDI transmissions.
EAI
Enterprise Application Integration. A term used to describe software tools that support integrating applications across a company or enterprise.
EAN
International Article Numbering Association.
EANCOM
A subset of EDIFACT messages, developed by GS1, to allow business partners to exchange commercial documents in a simple, accurate and cost effective manner.
ebMS
ebXML Messaging Services. The secure, reliable method of transmitting electronic data defined as part of the ebXML specifications. It can use a variety of low level transmission protocols including HTTP and SMTP.
ebXML
A standard for an e-business framework that enables enterprises of any size, in any location to meet and conduct business electronically. Developed under the auspices of OASIS and UN/CEFACT
EDI
See Electronic Data Interchange.
EDI over the Internet
A protocol for exchange of information in a decentralized, distributed environment designed by the Internet Engineering Task Force. Originally developed to transmit Electronic Data Interchange via email over the Internet. Applicability Statement 1, the first version, used Simple Mail Transport Protocol as the transport protocol, bouncing direction to get to the end connection. Applicability Statement…
EDI Translation
The conversion of application data to and from a standard format.