LOGISTICS DATA & INTEGRATION

Logistics Data Interchange (LDI)

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Abbreviation
LDI
Reading time
3 minutes

Logistics data interchange describes exchanging logistics information between systems or trading partners. It may carry orders, shipment events, inventory updates and other agreed records through mechanisms such as EDI, APIs or files.

LOGISTICS DATA INTERCHANGE IN PRACTICE

  1. Agree the meaningDefine fields, units, identifiers and event scope.
  2. Test the exchangeValidate mappings, acknowledgements and exceptions.
  3. Reconcile the outcomeConfirm application results and ownership.

Use the agreed units, actual records and approved procedures for your operation.

A WORKED EXAMPLE

A delivered message can still contain the wrong unit.

A partner sends a receipt quantity of 10. The receiving system must know whether that means cases or eaches and which conversion applies before updating the inventory balance.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR QUOTE

Agree the requirement before comparing quotes

Use the actual shipment, stock and service requirements. Record the billing unit, included work and responsibility for exceptions.

Put this term to work. Use the 3PL RFP guide to document the required scope and the 3PL selection guide to evaluate the provider and handover responsibilities.

A LITTLE MORE CONTEXT

Questions about Logistics Data Interchange

Does LDI identify one universal protocol?

No. Define the actual interface.

Does technical delivery prove correct inventory?

No.

Should conflicting item and UOM records be reviewed?

Yes. Require accountable investigation before correction.

Source & example notes

Definition and operational example prepared by 3PL Hub. Examples describe hypothetical requirements; verify the actual records and agreed procedures for your operation.

Quantities, costs and scenarios are illustrative, not operating targets, approved handling instructions or guarantees. Source guidance reviewed 23 October 2026.

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