- Sweden’s public sector e-procurement initiative, SFTI, will adopt Peppol BIS standards by July 1, 2025
- This move will replace the older EDIFACT-based SFTI ESAP 6 standard for purchase orders
- Peppol BIS standards aim to modernize and streamline digital transactions in e-commerce communication
- The transition includes tools for catalog creation, ordering, invoicing, and shipment notifications to enhance efficiency and clarity
- Public sector vendors are encouraged to adopt the new standards early to stay competitive
- Key organizations involved include municipalities, regions, the Agency for Digital Administration, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Procurement Agency
- The transition supports a broader European trend towards standardizing digital communication and procurement processes
- Peppol BIS provides standardized message formats for various business interactions
- SFTI has introduced resources like Excel templates and software tools to assist in the transition
- Public sector vendors need to start adopting these standards before the 2025 deadline to maintain competitiveness
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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