UNDERSTANDING ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE: THE EDI 850 PURCHASE ORDER DOCUMENT
When a purchase order is sent from a buyer to a seller, it is the first step in the ordering process. In the electronic data...
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ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE 101: THE EDI 810 INVOICE DOCUMENT
When working in an electronic data interchange (EDI) setting, an EDI 810 is sent in lieu of a paper invoice. The EDI 810 transaction set is triggered...
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ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE’S CONNECTION TO THE 1948 BERLIN AIRLIFT: A HISTORY LESSON
Because we are amid the back-to-school season, I thought it to be an appropriate time for a history lesson. I wanted to learn just how far back...
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FIVE WAYS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAN ENHANCE EDI IN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It’s how Netflix knows exactly what I want to watch, and how Audible just gets me with book suggestions that are on point. AI is...
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THE FOUR PHASES OF WALMART’S SUPPLIER QUALITY EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
Walmart rolled out its Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) in February 2021 to evaluate, measure, and monitor suppliers’ inbound quality. The goal is to excel...
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8 BENEFITS YOU’LL ENJOY AFTER EMPLOYING EDI 846 INVENTORY INQUIRY
The EDI 846 document, known as Inventory Inquiry or Inventory Advice, is adopted by buyers and sellers to communicate current inventory levels in the supply...
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How to Slash Carbon Emissions Via Electronic Data Interchange
You can add “reduce carbon emissions” to the list of many benefits of electronic data interchange (EDI). This topic is inspired by my daughter’s new...
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: FIVE WAYS TO STAND OUT WITH ONLINE RETURNS
According to a 2020 Returns Consumer Survey by ReBOUND, a quarter of all consumers return between 5% and 15% of the items they buy online....
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Get the Most Out of Your Warehouse with a Dock Scheduling Solution
A solid dock scheduling solution can grease the wheels in any warehouse. When managing a warehouse appointment planner with numerous inbound and outbound shipments moving...
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Agriculture Supply Chain: From Farm to Cloud to Table
The agriculture supply chain is complex, yet it runs smoothly with the help of electronic data interchange (EDI). The industry encompasses all businesses that cultivate...
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