The SG Peppol BIS Order Balance, developed by IMDA, standardizes how buyers inform sellers of remaining order quantities. It supports automation, reduces billing errors, and fits into both partial and full delivery workflows. Aligned with Peppol and EIF 2.0, it uses UBL 2.1, ISO Schematron, and ISO 15000-5:2014 data types. Main elements include OrderTypeCode 348, party identifiers, product details, and quantities. The format enables accurate, efficient order tracking with minimal changes to existing Peppol systems.
Singapore Simplifies Procurement with Peppol Order Balance
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Purpose and Scope
The Order Balance message enables the Buyer to notify the Seller of the current remaining quantity in an existing order. It enhances supply chain transparency, reduces invoice disputes, and supports procurement automation, especially for SMEs.
Roles and Process
- Buyer: Sends the order balance.
- Seller: Receives and verifies it.
Typical uses:
- Partially delivered orders – Buyer indicates what's left to deliver.
- Fully delivered orders – Buyer confirms completion.
These messages are part of an ongoing order lifecycle and use BPMN-based process diagrams for visualization.
Benefits
- Enables invoice automation.
- Supports phased digital procurement for both large and small organizations.
- Reduces mismatches in delivery and billing.
- Aligns with Peppol and European Interoperability Framework (EIF 2.0).
Interoperability Structure
- Organizational: Supports B2B, B2G, domestic, and cross-border trade.
- Semantic: Sufficient metadata to meet business requirements.
- Technical: Based on UBL 2.1 with validation via ISO Schematron (ISO/IEC 19757-3).
Important Data and Semantic Types
The document defines standardized data types from ISO 15000-5:2014 for accurate interpretation in automated systems:
- Amount / PriceAmount / Quantity / Percentage – All mandatory decimal values.
- Identifier / Code / Boolean / Text / Binary – Enforce structure and meaning.
- Date / Time – Follows ISO 8601, no timezone or fractions on time values.
- DocumentReference – Ensures traceability and audit readiness.
Use of Codes and Identifiers
- OrderTypeCode: 348 = Order status report.
- Party Identifiers: Use schemeID values from ICD or EAS code lists.
- CustomizationID / ProfileID: Identify message type and applicable business rules.
Mandatory Elements in XML
- Seller and Buyer parties with identifiers, contact details, and registration info.
- Product names via cac:Item/cbc:Name.
- Quantities with unit codes, prices excluding tax.
- Order balance type code (cbc:OrderTypeCode = 348).
The SG Peppol BIS Order Balance facilitates structured, accurate, and automated reporting of order fulfillment status. It supports smoother procurement processes, reduces manual errors, and aligns with international standards for interoperability. Organizations looking to digitize their supply chain interactions can adopt this BIS with minimal disruption by using standard Peppol infrastructure and identifiers.
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