Making EDI data science-ready

Challenge

A constantly growing B2B network means ever-growing EDI volumes. DSV needed to overcome fixed-width formats and difficult merges — without rigid, expensive proprietary systems — and make all EDI messages ready for data science.

Solution

Flowtale built a solution providing access to all consignment data with central storage, consistent queryability and automated detection of data issues — significantly increasing productivity and enabling analytics.

• Central & queryable. One storage location with consistent queryability across all EDI message types.
• Automated error detection. Data issues are detected automatically, improving completeness and accuracy.
• Analytics unlocked. Foundation for customer segmentation, route & loading optimisation, travel-time estimation, pricing and network-aware risk models.

Results

• Improved completeness & quality of EDI data
• Fewer shipment errors
• Less time chasing additional data
• Data liberated for analytics across the business
• Automated monitoring of message flows