EDIFACT DELFOR — Delivery Schedule
DELFOR gives suppliers a horizon of quantities by period, bucket, or cumulative sequence so they can plan capacity and material call-offs.
✦ What It Does
QTY with SCC qualifiers distinguishes firm, forecast, and planning buckets; RFF may link program agreement.
Automotive OEMs are heavy users alongside DELJIT for sequenced supply.
Changes propagate as new DELFOR versions with effectivity dates.
⚡ When It's Used
- Weekly bucketed forecast refresh to tier-1 suppliers.
- Cumulative requirements without discrete PO per release.
- Seasonal ramp schedules for new model year.
- Aftermarket distribution center replenishment cadence.
- Post-disruption recovery schedule broadcast.
Who Uses EDIFACT DELFOR
European retail & brands
Common in EDIFACT-first programs where delivery schedule flows between HQ, DCs, and suppliers across the EU and APAC.
Global manufacturers
Automotive, industrial, and CPG companies standardize on EDIFACT for plants and suppliers outside North America.
3PLs & carriers
Logistics service providers consume or produce the message when the contract mandates UN/EDIFACT syntax and directories.
Key Segments & Constructs
EDIFACT uses a hierarchical structure: UNH (message header) opens the transaction; BGM (beginning of message) carries the document name and reference; party data uses NAD; lines often use LIN with QTY, PRI, and MOA. Exact segment requirements depend on the message directory (D.96A, etc.) and your trading partner's implementation guide.
BGM
Schedule type and reference.
LIN / QTY / SCC
Item quantities by schedule category and period.
DTM
Horizon start/end and bucket dates.
RFF
Program, engineering change, or contract references.
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