What is EDI?

EDI is the process of using computers to exchange business documents between companies. Previously, fax machines or traditional mail was used to exchange documents, but EDI is a much quicker way to do the same thing.

EDI is used by a huge number of businesses. Over 100,000 businesses have replaced the more traditional methods with EDI. This new system has a number of benefits; cost is one of them. As a computer processes the documents in EDI, there is also less chance of human error. Speed is another benefit. A paper purchase order can take ten days to two weeks from the time the buyer requests it to the time the shipper sends it off. Now, the same order can be processed in less than a day.

The Benefits of EDI
The EDI process provides many benefits. Computer-to-computer exchange of information is much less expensive than handling paper documents. Studies have shown that manually processing a paper-based order can cost $70 or more while processing an EDI order costs less than one dollar.

Faster transactions support reduction in inventory levels, better use of warehouse space, fewer out-of-stock occurrences and lower freight costs through fewer emergency expedites.

Paper purchase orders can take up to 10 days from the time the buyer prepares the order to when the supplier ships it. EDI orders can take as little as one day.

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EDI Benefits

  • Transfers information faster
  • Automates routine transactions
  • Improves productivity, accuracy and business controls
  • Reduces costs and frees up resources
  • Reduces errors and rework
  • Eliminates manual handling of data,
  • Builds closer business partnerships
  • Shortens transaction processing cycle
  • Enhances data accuracy
  • Lowers inventory levels
  • Improves cash-flow management
  • Creates a competitive advantage

EDI Tips

  • Target those distributors that are already doing business with other manufacturers via EDI
  • Use your territory list to identify good sales volume targets.
  • Focus on “850” Purchase order transaction to begin with, then move to other transaction types.
  • Our target is to have 40% of our sales entered through electronics transactions.

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EDI Transactions Supported Today

850 - Purchase Order
855 - Purchase Order Acknowledgment
856 - Advanced Ship Notice
810 - Invoice
844 - Product Transfer Account Adjustment
849 - Product Transfer Account Adjustment response