Efficient

Always one up-to-date version of data

As data remains with the data owner as part of the BDI and all parties retrieve it from the source, only one version of this data will always be available. It will always be up to date as well: whenever the data changes, all stakeholders can be informed of this right away.

Automation ensures timely anticipation of issues in the chain

The BDI is an event-driven framework. When a relevant event occurs, such as a delayed cargo, stakeholders are immediately notified. The data owner provides them with the necessary details. This message only contains metadata, so it can be quickly sent round to a varied group of stakeholders. As this happens automatically, there will be no delays due to human involvement. This ensures that all relevant parties in the chain are informed on time if anything changes, so they can adjust their operations accordingly. This way, the BDI improves efficiency.

Flexibility to adjust to existing practices

The BDI makes use of BDI associations: subnetworks that are set up locally and align with pre-existing networks as much as possible. Within a BDI association, members establish standardized agreements tailored to pre-existing business practices. Examples are data standards, statutory rules or business processes that are already being used within the local context. This prevents companies from having to make major changes to do business digitally via the BDI. With everyone then accepting these agreements, the affiliated parties can exchange data more efficiently.