What is Peppol?

Peppol is the next generation of EDI and provides a global, open, and standardised way to send and receive electronic documents, such as invoices, orders, and confirmations, through certified Access Points within a trusted four‑corner model. This ensures every participant can “connect once and reach all,” eliminating the need for expensive custom integrations.

A global network

Peppol, now used by more than 2,3 million companies, is also fully aligned with the CEF eDelivery framework. The network architecture is recognised as part of the CEF eDelivery Digital Service Infrastructure (DSI), ensuring compliance with EU‑backed standards for secure, reliable, and interoperable digital data exchange.

Official Peppol eDelivery specifications, covering SML, SMP, AS4, transport security, and more, are published and governed under OpenPeppol’s technical documentation framework.

Learn more at the official site:  Peppol.org
Standardised BIS document formats

Peppol uses uniform document structures that work across all industries and borders. Whether you're sending an invoice to a supplier in Germany or a purchase order to a partner in Australia, the format stays consistent. This eliminates the translation layers and custom mappings that plague traditional EDI, dramatically reducing integration complexity and costs. Your systems speak the same language as your partners' systems from day one, enabling truly frictionless digital exchange that scales effortlessly as your network grows.

A trusted governance and compliance system

Peppol operates within a rigorous framework overseen by OpenPeppol and aligned with EU eDelivery standards. Every Access Point is certified, ensuring secure transmission, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across the network. This built-in governance means you're not just connecting systems; you're joining a trusted ecosystem where security protocols, technical standards, and compliance requirements are continuously maintained and updated. You get enterprise-grade reliability without the enterprise-grade headaches of managing it yourself.

A trusted governance and compliance system

Peppol operates within a rigorous framework overseen by OpenPeppol and aligned with EU eDelivery standards. Every Access Point is certified, ensuring secure transmission, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across the network. This built-in governance means you're not just connecting systems; you're joining a trusted ecosystem where security protocols, technical standards, and compliance requirements are continuously maintained and updated. You get enterprise-grade reliability without the enterprise-grade headaches of managing it yourself.

What is Peppol Logistics?

Peppol Logistics extends the Peppol framework to the entire logistics chain, helping industries such as construction, manufacturing, and offshore operations streamline complex supply flows. Developed in collaboration with UBL, GS1, BEAst, and DIGG, the specification standardises digital logistics messages, improves transparency, and supports real‑time operational coordination.

Peppol Logistics enables:

Harmonised logistics documents

Standardised formats for despatch advice, waybills, transport plans, and status updates ensure every partner works from the same playbook. No conversions needed, no reformatting required.

Real‑time visibility

Automated status updates flow instantly across the network. Know where everything is, when it's arriving, and catch exceptions before they become problems.

Automation and cost reduction

Eliminate manual data entry and email chasing. Documents flow automatically between systems, reducing errors and freeing your team for value-added work.

Cross‑industry collaboration

Construction, manufacturing, offshore: everyone speaks the same digital language. Working with new partners becomes as simple as plug and play.

Explore the official specifications here:
https://peppol.org/https://docs.peppol.eu/logistics/

Why choose Semantic as your
Peppol partner?

Implementing Peppol and Peppol Logistics requires technical expertise, detailed understanding of BIS formats, and correct handling of the eDelivery infrastructure.
This is where Semantic excels. Whether modernising procurement, transforming logistics operations or preparing for future legislationSemantic provides the advisory, integration and technical expertise you need to succeed.

Seamless system integration

Integrate Peppol across ERP, WMS and TMS platforms

End-to-end logistics visibility

Implement Peppol Logistics message flows for real‑time supply chain visibility

Technical implementation expertise

Navigate Peppol eDelivery requirements, SML/SMP configuration and AS4 compliance

Process automation at scale

Automate procurement, invoicing and logistics processes based on Peppol standards

Future-proof compliance

Ensure compliance with OpenPeppol, national regulations and EU digital frameworks

Supercharge your digital Supply Chain

Peppol and Peppol Logistics are rapidly becoming the global backbone for secure, standardised and automated business communication. With Semantic as your partner, you unlock the full potential of these technologies and build a seamlessly connected, data‑driven supply chain.

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