ERP-to-ERP

ERP to ERP Connectivity

  • To improve the order taking and reporting process, Vopak has developed ERP-to-ERP electronic connectivity using XML-technology.
  • We adhere to the message standards for the Chemical industry developed by the CIDX(Chemical Industry Data eXchange) organisation(www.cidx.org).
  • Vopak welcomes direct connectivity with customers(Point-to-Point), as well as connectivity via industry electronic hubs such as Elemica.
  • A schematic presentation of the Voapk Terminals Korea E-to-E architecture is presented in the picture below.

Vopak Terminals Korea ERP – to ERP architecture

ERP – to ERP architecture
  • ERP-to-ERP connections will be based on CIDX versions 4.0 standard messages.
  • Vopak currently has implemented 3 messages enabling transaction automation for inbound (to Vopak terminal) and outbound(from Vopak terminal) product flows, covering all modes of transport.
  • An overview of the message flow in relation to the product flow is presented in the picture below.

Information Flow

Information Flow

Product Flow

Product Flow

The mutual benefits to our customers and Vopak of implementing
CIDX based ERP-to-ERP communication are:

  • realization of cost savings by the standardization and automating of information exchange
  • Reduction of manual data entry workload
  • Elimination of data entry errors, thereby improving the safety levels
  • Information exchange without time delay immediately after transactions have happened

These benefits are achievable at limited initial capital outlay.
Please contact your commercial contact in Vopak Terminals Korea if you are interested in further exploring E-to-E connectivity.