GALIA
French national body within the ODETTE ecosystem.
Definition
GALIA is a non-profit association founded in 1984 at the initiative of Renault and PSA. It adapts ODETTE recommendations to the French market, publishes EDI implementation guidelines (Global EDI, the Galia transport label) and certifies service-provider solutions. It is the French counterpart of Germany's VDA.
Origin
GALIA publishes its recommendations at galia.com; it is one of the national bodies that are members of ODETTE International.
Example in context
The 'Galia' shipping label (transport label, derived from the ODETTE standard) identifies a dispatch unit between a French supplier and its customer.