What is a VAN?
VAN stands for Value Added Network. A VAN is responsible for the secure and reliable communication of EDI documents over the networks. VAN will interconnect with your business partner’s VAN to exchange business data. Data can be tracked, resent, or deleted. Deringer uses a variety of communication methods such as VAN, FTP, AS2, and HTTP to exchange transaction data. Back to Top • As a new trading partner, we understand that your company prefers the use of EDI to exchange shipment information. Where do we begin? A: Deringer prefers most companies to accept transactions via EDI because of cost and time savings. Once you are ready to begin your partnership with Deringer, submit the New Partner Package form and we will manage all requests based on business requirements. After we setup your trading profiles and establish a communication connection, we will contact your company. Back to Top • We are not EDI ready yet. What should we do? A: Deringer prefers most companies to send data in EDI
