Documentation

The specification of the current Veloconnect version is available online here.
The documentation refers specifically to the XML schema reference for the XML schemas to be explained.

Note:

It is technically possible to implement Veloconnect independently using the documentation - however, experience shows that this is often time-consuming and error-prone.

We therefore recommend working with experienced integration partners who can ensure a stable and future-proof implementation.

Version information:

Current modules:

  • Sales B2B / B2X - VC 1.6

    Optional transmission of sales data from retailers.
    Supports both traditional supplier relationships (B2B) and neutral market data recipients (B2X, e.g. ZIV MDS).

    Transmitted fields
    • Item identification (GTIN or manufacturer item number + brand)
    • Quantity sold
    • Date of sale

    Optional fields
    • Price (gross/net)
    • Postal code, sales channel
    • Serial or frame number
    • Item description, BIDEX product group, MSRP
    • Labour information (minutes, value, AW reference)

  • Catalog - VC 1.5
    Structured and extended product data, including attributes, variant structures and media elements.
    Provided directly by manufacturers or via external data services (e.g., Bidex, DST, e-vendo)
     
  • Stock (B2B, B2C) - VC 1.4 -
    Transmission of retailer stock levels to manufacturers, marketplaces or webshops.
    Enables availability displays such as “Available near you” and supports automated stock reconciliation
     
  • Receipts - VC 1.3
    Digital transmission of
    • Order confirmations
    • Delivery notes
    • Invoices including serial numbers
       
  • Core - VC 1.1
    Basic B2B functions for article and order processes
    • Master data (description, GTIN/EAN, order number, prices)
    • Availability query
    • Orders (with immediate price and quantity comparison)

Libraries for developers, interfaces for merchandise management systems

  • pyveloedi, Python library.
  • A description of the content of the extension to V. 1.3 can be found here.