Linked data segments form a set of these segments creates a message, which is equivalent to a paper document. The message has appropriate header and footer ( its easier to find). This form is valid in all documents in the EDIFACT standard, both the trade and traffic or financial.

Communication by the EDIFACT standard consists of several stages. In first one, someone prepare the document, then file with the data is translated into a format appropriate for EDIFACT. After this treatment, the document is sent to the outbox and then in order to get to the recipient’s inbox. When it will be already there, all these activities are accomplished in reverse order. Finally, the recipient receives a set of information for him. As you can see the communication process in this system is quite simple and has advantages like cost reduction and time savings.

Finally, IT companies have arrived at a practicable solution, which was made possible by the development of the Internet infrastructure in Poland. Fifteen years had to pass since the Internet made its appearance in Poland before the full potential of the Web EDI systems could be realized. EDI systems operate through an Internet connection with the system center installed at one of the partner offices. Such a solution means benefits for all the partners. First of all, data can be entered into the system by each supplier or recipient. Internet-based electronic document interchange provides each of the partners with immediate access to the information stored in the system. The system reduces the workload by allowing each partner to provide current information about the order status, invoices and warehouse inventories.