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What is an EDI 830? An EDI 830 is also known as a Planning Schedule with Release Capability. This EDI transaction set is usually sent from a manufacturer to one of their vendors/suppliers, and details anticipated needs for a specified period of time. Suppliers may use the information on this EDI document to automatically fulfill […]

What is an EDI 846? An EDI 846, also known as an Inventory Inquiry/Advice, is an electronic document used to share real-time updates about inventory levels between trading partners. It can be sent by both buyers and sellers to communicate product availability, stock quantities, and restocking information. This EDI transaction is especially common in drop-ship […]

What is an EDI 849? EDI 849, also known as a Response to Product Transfer Account Adjustment, is an EDI transaction code used primarily by manufacturers in communication with resellers such as wholesalers and distributors to confirm acceptance or dispute chargeback and rebate details. As the name implies, EDI 849 is a response to another […]

What Is An EDI 850? An EDI 850 is a type of electronic data interchange transaction set that contains details about an order. Also known as an electronic purchase order, an EDI 850 is usually sent to a vendor as the first step in the ordering process. An EDI 850 can be used both for […]

What is an EDI 855? An EDI 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgement is an EDI transaction set normally sent by a seller to a buyer in response to an EDI 850 Purchase Order. In addition to confirming the receipt of a new order, the document tells the buyer if the purchase order was accepted, required changes, […]

What is an EDI 856? EDI 856, also known as an Advance Shipping Notice or ASN, is an important and frequently used EDI transaction among suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. The ASN is used to advise the receiving party of a shipment and is required by many major retailers to be sent in a specific […]

What is EDI 864? EDI 864 is an electronic data interchange transaction set that replaces an e-mail, fax, or phone call. It is used by a variety of suppliers, manufacturers, 3PLs, retailers and other supply chain partners to send free form text. While EDI 864 is mostly used for one-time communications, some companies choose to […]

What is an EDI 880? EDI 880, also known as a Grocery Products Invoice, is sent by a grocery supplier to a buyer, such as a grocery store, to bill for goods or services. The invoice may include details like total amount due, an itemized list of goods and/services and their agreed upon pricing, and […]

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 […]