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What is an EDI 852? EDI 852 is also known as a Product Activity Data report. This EDI transaction set is used primarily to share data related to inventory positions and movements (such as sales and restocking), between suppliers and retailers. EDI 852 plays a major role in enhancing supply chain visibility and is especially […]

What is an EDI 853? EDI 853, also known as Routing and Carrier Instruction, is an EDI transaction set used to communicate routing information about a shipment to a customer. This document is usually sent by a shipper or broker to a buyer, letting them know the details of the shipment.  EDI 853 documents follow […]

What is an EDI 860? EDI 860, also known as a Purchase Order Change Request, is sent from a buyer to a seller when the buyer needs to make changes to their EDI 850 Purchase Order. This electronic data interchange transaction helps streamline trading partner communications, so changes can be tracked and made easily.  EDI […]

What is an EDI 862? EDI 862 is an electronic data interchange document that is used in just-in-time manufacturing to often supplement an existing EDI 830 Planning Schedule with Release Capability. This document is sent by a manufacturer or buyer to another manufacturer or wholesaler when they need to change or update the shipping instructions […]

What is an EDI 865? EDI 865, also known as a Purchase Order Change Acknowledgement/Request, is a seller-initiated electronic data interchange transaction set used to communicate with trading partners about an existing purchase order. This document is usually sent in response to an EDI 860 Purchase Order Change Request from a buyer, such as a […]

What is an EDI 866? EDI 866 is an electronic transaction that replaces the need for a paper Production Sequence. This document is usually sent by a receiver, such as a warehouse or manufacturer to request a specific receiving or unloading order. For example, if multiple shipments are being sent, the receiver may want Shipment […]

What is an EDI 867? EDI 867, also known as a Product Transfer and Resale Report, is usually sent from a reseller, such as a wholesaler or distributor, to a vendor, such as a manufacturer. It lets the vendor know about product movements, including sales, changes in location, and returns, which can help the vendor […]

What is an EDI 870? ​​EDI 870, also known as the Order Status Report, is an EDI transaction set used by a seller to update a buyer on the status of a pending order. It can be triggered in two ways: In response to an EDI 869 Order Status Inquiry Sent automatically on a scheduled […]

What is an EDI 888? EDI 888, also known as an Item Maintenance document, is an electronic data interchange transaction set that carries details about a specific product or products. Much like how product information management provides consistency across digital channels, EDI 888 makes it easy to alert trading partners to new product details, as […]

What is an EDI 889? EDI 889, also known as a Promotion Announcement, is an EDI transaction set used by a business to let their trading partners know about new promotions or discounts, as well as changes to existing promotions. This document is multidirectional, meaning it can be used by a variety of supply chain […]