Supported Protocols

This page details the general protocols in use between VWR and our customers. If you have a requirement that is not listed here please email e-bXXXX@xx.vwr.com on or alternatively call us on XXXXXXXXXX and ask for the e-Business department.

B2B CONNECTIVITY

• CXML ("Punchout")
• Open Catalogue Interface (OCI 4.0) – (SAP Standard)

STATIC CATALOGUE AND PRICE FILES

• BMECAT 1.2
• Excel/Access
• .TXT
• .CIF

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS

Electronic integration refers to the computer-to-computer transmission of business information between trading partners. VWR International has been at the forefront of providing support and commitment to our customers, as well as a strong advocate and supporter of industry standards in electronic commerce.

In that spirit, we are proud to share with you our services to help you, our partners, become more efficient, reduce your costs, and improve the accuracy and response time for your transactions with VWR.

SUPPORTED DATA FORMATS AND TRANSACTIONS

Most Message Types including:

• Order
• Order Confirmation
• Order Acknowlegment
• Advance Shipping Notice
• Invoicing with digital signature

Are available through the following protocols:

• cXML
• xCBL
• EDI
• FTP
• TXT File
• e-Mail attachment file