EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Welcome to the EDI onboarding page of Würth Elektronik.
Here we show you how to use our EDI service directly from your ERP system – securely, efficiently, and without any media disruptions.
Our EDI service (Electronic Data Interchange) seamlessly connects your ERP system with our systems. Orders, order confirmations, delivery notifications, and invoices are exchanged fully automatically.
Important to know: The difference compared to our API service is that the API allows you to query data such as availability or product information, whereas the EDI connection is used to transmit business documents, such as orders.
Conclusion: EDI is ideal for companies that want to digitize routine processes and reduce error rates
| Minimized procurement costs |
Improved process stability | Fast and standardized transfer of documents | Save peer-to-peer communication | Efficient cooperation |
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Automatized processes reduce manual effort and by this, your costs |
With an automized data exchange, your workflows become more stable and are less prone to errors |
All documents are digitally transferred in a standard format saving valuable time |
EDI enables a direct connection with trustable and safe information |
Fast response times and seamless integration into your system make collaboration as easy as it should be |
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These message types form the core of a fully automated procurement process:
Create RFQs fully automated – fast, clear, and without manual follow‑ups.
Receive quotations digitally – including all prices and terms, ready for immediate processing.
Send your orders electronically and minimize errors, media disruptions, and delays.
Receive binding confirmations for your orders in real time – fully integrated into your system.
Modify existing orders efficiently and transparently – without phone calls, emails, or waiting times.
Benefit from digital advance shipping notices that significantly simplify and speed up your goods receipt planning.
Have invoices flow directly into your accounting system – for fast, secure, and error‑free processing.
Always keep your inventory under control – automated, up to date, and perfectly suited for planning and disposition.
With DELFOR, we provide you with a powerful way to automatically exchange non-binding and binding delivery schedules as well as forecast data.
This gives you significantly greater planning reliability and allows you to optimally align your procurement and production processes.
Important note:
This data format requires additional process steps and contractual coordination. Since DELFOR usually has a deep impact on your internal planning and scheduling processes and there are significant regional differences in how it is handled, the initial review and subsequent implementation are carried out jointly with our sales team.
Nevertheless, please feel free to submit the form – we will contact you promptly.
Here you can find all technical information concerning our EDI system.
| EDIFACT & IDOC | ANSI X12 & VDA | XML | CSV |
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| ORDERS | 850 | x | x |
| ORDRSP | 855 | x | x |
| ORDCHG | 860 | x | x |
| DELFOR | 862 | x | x |
| DESADV | 856 | x | x |
| INVOIC | 857 | x | x |
| INVRPT | 846 | x | x |
| REQOTE | 840 | x | x |
| QUOTES | 843 | x | x |
1. Submit a registration request
Send us your specific EDI request using the registration form on our website.
2. Technical alignment
Together, we clarify:
3. System testing & validation
We carry out a comprehensive test run on both sides, covering all message types, and document the details with all parties involved.
4. Go-live
After successful validation, the EDI interface is jointly activated for productive use.
Your sales contacts and the EDI team will personally support you through all phases.
Do you have questions about EDI and the details?
Please contact your personal sales representative or write to our EDI experts at edi-service@we-online.de.
EDI meets API
In addition to the commercial document transfer, other services can make your daily work easier:
EDI meets MyWE
Even if your operational processes run via EDI, you additionally benefit from MyWE:
No, a specific contract is not required for our EDI standard. It is sufficient to accept our terms and conditions during the registration process. Only for the message type DELFOR (binding delivery schedule with demand planning and purchase commitment) is a separate delivery schedule agreement required. We are happy to answer your questions and guide you through this process.
Nothing - the standardized service is provided free of charge.
No - common ERP systems support EDI natively.
Yes, EDI operates system-based and independent of locations worldwide. Each request is reviewed individually for feasibility.
No, we work with the standard message formats and parameters listed above. You only need a compatible ERP system and the technical know-how to connect to our interface.
