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What is an EDI 940? EDI 940, also known as a Warehouse Shipping Order, is an electronic data interchange transaction set commonly sent by sellers/suppliers to third-party logistics providers (3PLs). It acts as a formal request for shipment of goods from a remote warehouse to a buyer’s location. EDI 940 documents follow the x12 format […]

What is EDI 945? EDI 945, also known as a Warehouse Shipping Advice, is an EDI transaction set used to confirm the completion of a shipment. This document is usually sent from a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or remote warehouse, to their client, letting them know that a shipment has taken place.  EDI 945 documents […]

What is an EDI 214? The EDI 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message is an electronic data interchange (EDI) transaction code sent by a carrier, such as a trucking company or third-party logistics company (3PL) to a shipper and/or buyer, to let them know the status of their shipment.   EDI 214 documents follow the […]

What is an EDI 310? EDI 310, also known as a Freight Receipt and Invoice (Ocean), is an automated electronic document used to solicit payment for an oceanic freight shipment. EDI 310 is similar to the EDI 210 Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice, which is used for freight shipments, as well as the more […]

What is an EDI 315? EDI 315, also known as a Status Details (Ocean) document, is an EDI transaction set used by ocean carriers to update shippers and receivers about a shipment. This document can inform trading partners about specific events in the shipping cycle and can be used for a single shipment or container.  […]

What is an EDI 823? EDI 823, also known as a Lockbox transaction, is an electronic data interchange document used by banks and other lockbox providers. The Lockbox document includes key information on incoming payments, allowing business partners to streamline the payments process.  EDI 823 documents follow the x12 format set by the American National […]

What is an EDI 832? EDI 832, also known as a Price/Sales Catalog, is an EDI transaction set used by manufacturers and suppliers, to ensure their trading partners have the most up-to-date product and pricing details. EDI 832 is usually sent periodically (quarterly, for example), and offers price and product information for an entire catalog […]

What is an EDI 840? EDI 840, also known as a Request for Quotation, is an electronic data interchange code used by buyers when looking for price, delivery or other information from a potential seller or supplier. Using EDI 840 makes it easy for a retailer or other buyer to choose the right trading partner […]

What is an EDI 843? EDI 843, also known as a Response to Request for Quotation, is used by sellers to answer an incoming EDI 840 Request for Quotation. This electronic data interchange document allows the seller to provide details like product prices, delivery schedules, or other information about their goods and services.  EDI 843 […]

What is an EDI 844? EDI 844, also known as a Product Transfer Account Adjustment, is an EDI transaction code used by a wholesaler to request a credit or debit from a manufacturer. This document is common in trade relationships where a manufacturer sells to a reseller, who is then pre-authorized to sell, or transfer […]