The UN/CEFACT reference data models combine two key areas of the international supply chain: transport and logistics, and supply chain and procurement. These provide a uniform framework that consolidates the data models of these two areas. It is crucial for users that this framework takes into account all overlaps between the concepts used in different contexts. From a technical perspective, reference data models represent a unique semantic tool for electronic data exchange. The modules are designed to be reusable and can be further specified.
Digital documents have long been indispensable in global trade, accompanying every delivery and becoming increasingly important. The transport industry must prepare for data to become increasingly prevalent as digital companions and for the associated exchange of data to continue to grow in the coming years. Even the public sector is planning to supplement the current paper-based data exchange between players in the logistics industry with electronic data. This increases not only the volume of data transfer, but also the requirements for processing a multitude of digital standards. It is well-known that digital communication in the transport and logistics industry is not limited to a few B2B or B2G standards, as is the case in the automotive or consumer goods industries, for example.
Practical adaptation and reuse of UN/CEFACT reference data models (RDMs)
The reference data models are based on the same components from the UN Core Component Library (UN CCL). These components are interlinked, but are applied differently due to the varying context and semantics of international sales and transport contracts, information exchange and business practices.
The UN/CEFACT Multimodal Transport Reference Data Model (MMT RDM) provides an important basis for supporting data harmonisation for all transport-related documents and, in the next step, also supports your implementations. The multimodal transport model comprises harmonised semantic structures covering all data used in the transport and logistics sector for electronic data exchange.
In our webinar, you will learn more about the various components of this model, as well as the concept, methodology and benefits of data harmonisation that result from using this model. The increasing number of e-business standards is one of the main reasons why EDI managers are increasingly opting for a model-based approach. In other words, you first represent the data of a business document in an abstract, syntax-neutral model. The specific data exchange formats are then planned on the basis of this model.
Topics covered in our webinar
In this webinar, you will learn how to…
- reuse the GEFEG.FX UN/CEFACT reference data models for data harmonisation and develop a customised but interoperable data exchange with business partners in the cross-border supply chain in GEFEG.FX.
- be able to contextualise, restrict and expand your use of the reference data models
- include customer/user-specific data requirements and business context
- use it for implementation by quickly and easily generating documentation from your data, including XSD exports, and deploying it in your implementation environment
- create XML schemas for implementing data exchange in accordance with the UNCEFACT Core Component Technical Specifications (CCTS) Naming and Design Rules.
- create and generate human-readable documentation with templates
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Who should participate?
Individuals working in the international supply chain who need to plan and implement data exchange with trading partners, transport and logistics specialists, and cross-border authorities based on UNCEFACT reference data models will benefit from the unique customisation features of the GEFEG.FX tool.
How long does the webinar last?
Schedule approximately 50–60 minutes for the webinar.
