Knowledge Base - EDI Certification

Providing answers to commonly asked questions, solutions to known problems, and more...

Who pays for this?

 

  • If you use your own software solution for the Covisint Connect direct connection method, GM will pay for the EDI traffic between your company and GM.
  • If you use a VAN, you will be responsible for all charges. 
  • If you use a third party service provider you will be responsible for all charges.

What is a Third Party Service?
A third party service is a company that is already EDI certified and will send and receive EDI on your behalf. View the list of third party services >>>

What are my EDI options?

You have two options regarding EDI connection methods:

  1. Implement an in-house software direct-connect method. Select from one of two methods:

    • Implement your own software solution to access Covisint Connect to directly connect to GM's systems.

      If you use your own software solution for the Covisint Connect direct connection method, GM will pay for the EDI traffic between your company and GM.
       

    • Implement a solution through a VAN (Value Added Network) provider.

      If you use a VAN, you will be responsible for all charges

  1. Use a third party service provider.

If you use a third party service provider you will be responsible for all charges

Note: You must implement your EDI solution before you begin certification testing.

Where can I find a list of approved third party services?