About X12

Overview

X12, chartered by the American National Standards Institute for more than 40 years, develops and maintains EDI standards and XML schemas which drive business processes globally. X12's diverse membership includes technologists and business process experts in health care, insurance, transportation, finance, government, supply chain and other industries.

X12 members meet regularly to develop and maintain EDI standards that streamline and facilitate consistent electronic interchange of business transactions, such as order placement and processing, shipping and receiving information, invoicing, payment and cash application data. With more than 320 transaction standards available for use, X12 standards can be used to conduct nearly every facet of business-to-business operations.

X12 is led by diverse leadership groups, including a Board of Directors and Steering Committee. The Board is responsible for X12's organizational and business affairs. The Steering Committee oversees operational activities related to the development and publication of EDI Standards and related work products.

Corporate Mission and Principles

Corporate Mission

X12 is an ANSI-accredited, consensus-based, non-profit organization focusing on the development, implementation, and ongoing use of interoperable electronic data interchange standards.

Corporate Principles

In support of our mission, X12 will:

  • Publish high-quality consensus-based standards that are simple, efficient, responsive to the needs of stakeholders, and delivered in a timely manner.

  • Promote consistent and precise use of standards with supporting offerings, education, and collaboration incubators.

  • Evolve our work products to accommodate advancements in technology with consideration of the impact to the existing user base.

  • Collaborate with other organizations, including related standards organizations, to reduce redundancy, increase interoperability, and provide clear information to implementers.

  • Maintain comprehensive policies and procedures for organizational activities.

  • Establish a financial model that ensures the fiscal health of the organization.

Approved September 20, 2016