CEDEX

What CEDEX does

CEDEX (legal name: China Enterprise Data Exchange Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.) is a Beijing-headquartered digital supply chain service provider founded in 2005, specializing in EDI/API-based B2B data exchange between Chinese suppliers and global buyers. The company has independently developed foundational communication software supporting OFTP1.3, OFTP2.0, AS2, and MQ protocols, certified by Odette International, and operates multiple platforms including China-eAutoHub (automotive), Network Alliance / NA (cross-border EDI connectivity), EX3 (cloud EDI application platform), ENGDAT (engineering data transfer), and supplier-specific deployments for IKEA (EDI/VMR/CLP). The product portfolio spans software (DX0, DX1 ERP-Adaptor, EX6 WebEDI/SRM, G/W EDI Security Gateway, dMap data mapping tool, AS2/OFTP2 security tools), the AI-powered Whale Stack container loading system, and professional services (MMOG/LE v6 training, Odette/CFCA digital certificates, MMOG.np platform support).

CEDEX generates revenue through four streams: subscription/recurring EDI/API services, software licensing (perpetual or subscription), MMOG/LE training and certification as an authorized Odette partner, and digital certificate services as exclusive Odette CA Registration Authority in China (with CFCA as a domestic alternative). As of end-2025, the platform serves 44 key buyers and 8,276 suppliers globally, with named enterprise logos including Volvo Cars, BMW, Volkswagen, Jaguar Land Rover, Foton, Target, IKEA, Texas Instruments, CATL, and BorgWarner. Geographic presence spans Beijing (HQ), Wuhan, and San Francisco, with go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales, trade show presence (CES, ProMat, MODEX), and partner-driven distribution through Network Alliance relationships with PipeChain (Europe) and Loren Data (North America). The company has received strategic investment from Yonyou Network Technology, one of China's largest ERP providers, and holds 40+ technical patents and software copyrights.

Name

CEDEX

Legal name

China Enterprise Data Exchange Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Website

https://cedexweb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CEDEX provides EDI/API digital supply chain platforms connecting Chinese suppliers with global buyers across automotive, retail, and electronics industries, using proprietary multi-protocol secure transmission software and an AI-powered container loading optimization system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Management Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Suites (HDAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Customer Experience (CX) & Digital Experience (BPAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Electronic data interchange
• Digital supply chain
• EDI software platforms
• Automotive supply chain
• B2B data exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EDI/API Services: Core digital supply chain services providing secure B2B data exchange between buyers and suppliers through OFTP, AS2, and MQ protocols. Revenue generated from transaction fees, subscription fees for platform access, and value-added network (VAN) services.
2. Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary software including CeA-SRM, CeA-oftp2, CeA-LDJIS, CeA-Store, and CeA-CLP. Software products are sold with perpetual licenses or subscription models.
3. MMOG/LE Training and Certification Services: Authorized ODETTE International partner providing MMOG/LE V6 training, consulting, and certification services. Revenue from training fees for automotive supply chain professionals.
4. Digital Certificate Services (Odette CA): As exclusive Odette CA Registration Authority in China, CEDEX provides digital identity certificates (CA) for secure data transmission in the automotive industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEDEX is a professional digital supply chain (EDI/API) service provider that develops and operates cloud-based EDI platforms, secure transmission software, and ERP integration tools to enable B2B information, logistics, and capital flow between Chinese suppliers and global buyers in automotive, retail, and electronics industries. The company licenses proprietary software (DX0, DX1, EX6, CeA-SRM, Whale Stack) and delivers MMOG/LE training, Odette CA digital certificates, and value-added network services.

Product overview

CEDEX provides a comprehensive digital supply chain service portfolio comprising platforms, solutions, software tools, and professional services. The platform layer includes China-eAutoHub for automotive supply chains, Network Alliance (NA) for cross-border EDI connectivity, EX3 cloud-based EDI application platform, IKEA supplier EDI/VMR/CLP platform, and ENGDAT for engineering data transfer. The solution layer offers DX0 supplier EDI client software, DX1 ERP-Adaptor for business integration, EX6 buyer-side WebEDI/SRM solutions, and API-based supply chain integration tools. Software tools include G/W EDI security gateway, dMap data mapping tool, AS2/OFTP2 transmission tools, and the AI-powered Whale Stack container loading optimization system. Professional services encompass MMOG/LE v6 training and certification, Odette/CFCA digital certificate services, and MMOG.np platform support. The offering enables end-to-end digital supply chain collaboration from order placement through delivery and financial reconciliation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• China-eAutoHub: Platform for automotive digital supply chain
• Whale Stack
• EX3
• Network Alliance (NA)
• MMOG.np

Products and services

• China-eAutoHub Platform A digital supply chain platform connecting Chinese automotive suppliers with global buyers, part of the China-eAutoHub ecosystem that enables B2B EDI-based supply chain business collaboration.
• Network Alliance (NA) Platform Transnational EDI Network Alliance platform enabling Chinese enterprises to connect directly with international customers and participate in global supply chains through partner networks such as PipeChain and Loren Data.
• EX3 Digital Supply Chain EDI Application Cloud Platform Cloud-based EDI application platform providing digital supply chain services with multiple EDI and API data exchange modes, integrating with various ERP systems.
• IKEA Supplier EDI/VMR and CLP Platform Integrated platform for IKEA suppliers providing EDI services, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMR), and Container Loading Planning (CLP) capabilities for retail supply chain operations.
• ENGDAT Platform Engineering data and drawings transfer platform supporting terabyte-scale secure data exchange for automotive and manufacturing industries.
• DX0 Supplier EDI Client Software Supplier-side EDI client software enabling suppliers to connect to buyer EDI systems for electronic data interchange.
• DX1 ERP-Adaptor Supplier-side EDI business integration software that connects with ERP systems to enable seamless data exchange and automate business processes for suppliers.
• EX6 WebEDI Solutions SRM Buyer-side WebEDI solution for Supplier Relationship Management, enabling buyers to manage supplier relationships and EDI communications through a web interface.
• G/W EDI Security Gateway EDI security gateway providing secure data transmission and firewall protection for EDI communications.
• dMap EDI/API Data Mapping Tool Data mapping tool for EDI and API data format conversion and transformation between different message standards.
• AS2/OFTP2 Security Data Transmission Tools Secure data transmission tools supporting AS2 and OFTP2 protocols for encrypted, reliable EDI data exchange over the internet; OFTP2 version certified by Odette.
• Whale Stack (鲸装优托) Container Loading Planning Software AI-powered intelligent container loading system using machine learning algorithms with human-adjustable logic for one-click optimization and flexible control of cargo arrangements. Designed for automatic unstacking, cross-dock loading, and containerization challenges.
• MMOG.np User Account and Support Sales of user accounts for the MMOG.np web-based review platform and local user support services for Chinese users.
• MMOG/LE v6 Training Services Authorized ODETTE International MMOG/LE v6 training, on-site consulting, and certification services for automotive manufacturing and logistics suppliers.
• Odette CA and CFCA Digital Identity Certificates Digital identity certificate services (CA) providing secure authentication for internet-based OFTP2 data transmission, including exclusive Odette International and domestic CFCA certificates.
• OFTP-ID Service Global unique OFTP-ID assignment service required for OFTP protocol-based secure EDI communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Workforce reduction from 20 to 2 workers at receiving point
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and supporting.

• Loren DatastrategicTechnology or Integration · 21 March 2025North American partner for EDI/API services. Tony D'Angelo, CSO of Loren Data, held in-depth discussions with CEDEX at ProMat 2025 covering development of EDI/API standards, data interoperability practices, and future cooperation opportunities between China and the U.S.
• Odette InternationalcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 February 202512-year partnership (since 2013) as exclusive Regional Registration Authority (RA) for Odette CA in China. CEDEX manages certificate registration, technical support, and market development for digital identity certificates used in automotive industry secure data transmission. Odette CA provides digital identity and electronic signature certificates for OFTP2 protocol.
• Odette International (MMOG/LE Standards)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023CEDEX is the only official partner of ODETTE in Greater China region. Participated in drafting MMOG/LE v6 version standards during the pandemic outbreak as part of a 7-member expert group. Also contributed to drafting the standard API for vehicle logistics EDI.
• PipeChain GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner13-year partnership through Network Alliance (NA) in automotive and retail industries. Jointly serves world-renowned buyers such as Volvo and IKEA while facilitating hundreds of Chinese suppliers in connecting with global market.双方在EDI/API标准发展、数据互通实践与未来协作方面保持深度合作。
• CFCA (China Financial Certification Authority)supportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides domestic digital identity certificates (CA) as an alternative to Odette CA for secure data transmission services in China.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DiCentral: DiCentral is an EDI and supply chain integration provider offering managed services, VAN, and ERP integration. It is comparable to CEDEX as both serve mid-market and enterprise manufacturers/retailers needing EDI connectivity across global trading partner networks.
• TrueCommerce: TrueCommerce is a global B2B integration and EDI platform connecting suppliers with retailers, manufacturers, and distributors. It directly competes with CEDEX in the EDI/VAN market for supply chain data exchange, offering comparable OFTP/AS2 protocol support and ERP integration capabilities.
• SPS Commerce: SPS Commerce is a leading cloud-based EDI and supply chain management platform serving retailers, suppliers, and logistics providers. It is highly comparable to CEDEX as both provide managed EDI services for B2B trading partner connectivity, with CEDEX more focused on automotive/China while SPS dominates North American retail.

Broad incumbents

• OpenText (GXS): OpenText acquired GXS, one of the largest global EDI VAN operators, and offers B2B integration as part of its broader information management portfolio. It is a broad incumbent comparable to CEDEX in EDI/VAN services but at significantly greater scale and product breadth.
• IBM Sterling: IBM Sterling Commerce provides B2B integration, EDI, and supply chain solutions as part of IBM's broader software portfolio. It competes with CEDEX in enterprise-grade EDI and B2B integration, with greater resources and global delivery capability.

Emerging players

• Orderful: Orderful is an API-native EDI platform modernizing traditional EDI with REST APIs for logistics, retail, and manufacturing. It is comparable to CEDEX as an EDI/data exchange provider but with an API-first approach that may displace traditional OFTP/VAN models.
• Babelway: Babelway is a cloud-based EDI and API integration platform focused on data mapping and translation between trading partners. It overlaps with CEDEX's dMap and EX3 offerings in providing EDI/API connectivity for supply chain participants.

Regional players

• Loren Data Corp. Loren Data operates a North American EDI network (ECGrid) and is CEDEX's strategic partner for US EDI/API services. Comparable in EDI VAN services but focused on North American trading partners rather than China-Europe cross-border flows.
• PipeChain Group: PipeChain is a European EDI and supply chain integration provider that is also CEDEX's strategic Network Alliance partner. It serves comparable automotive and retail customers (Volvo, IKEA) primarily in Europe, complementing rather than directly competing with CEDEX's China base.

Others

• Yonyou Network Technology: Yonyou is China's largest ERP software provider and a strategic investor in CEDEX. While not a direct competitor, Yonyou's enterprise customer base and ERP integration capabilities create channel synergies and represent a related ecosystem participant in the Chinese enterprise software landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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