Consumer Products and EDI
DCS is Your Expert EDI Consultant
Companies producing and importing hardlines and softlines for mass merchants and specialty stores are encountering the next evolution in EDI. While process automation for customer orders, shipment notices, and invoices is proven and stable the next requirement is becoming clear. The future is now for on-line merchants whose complex requirements must be met. Fortunately your existing system and hard earned EDI knowledge from DCS can be used.
Impact on Traditional Business
E-Commerce has brought other evolutionary changes to the way business is conducted. Every traditional business process has been impacted. The business areas impacted include but are not limited to:
- Drop-ship to stores or residences for on-line orders at a low cost
- Shipment Notices
- Data Synchronization (GS1, formerly 1SYNC)
- Data Communication (AS2 and FTPS)
- Public Warehouse Connection (also Remote Warehouse)
- Payments (EFT, ERA)
- Product Identifiers (RFID, UPC) changes.
Most major U.S. and Canadian retailers are requiring that their Trading Partners utilize one or more of these technologies. DCS EDI consulting specialists can help you be ready for the rush of holiday orders.
DCS Consulting Can Help
Your existing ERP and EDI systems must be adapted over time to meet these evolving requirements. The process is straight-forward but not trivial. It should be broken into small, manageable tasks; from which valuable experience is learned. It is also wise to have expertise to avoid costly detours. The next step is to email DCS to set your Free Assessment.
To learn more check out these informative links:
- See emerging information on Transportation from a manufacturer’s perspective
- See emerging information on Logistics from a manufacturer’s perspective
- Be ready when RFID mandates impact EDI
- Match Freight Charges Actually Paid to Customer Invoices to Ensure Surcharges are not Missed
- Request for Routing Instructions and Response Provides Better Customer Service
- How does EDI affect Third Party Fulfillment?
For Additional Information:
1SYNC
Sportswear
Home Shopping Supplier
Dot.Com
Wal-Mart
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of routine business documents such as Purchase Orders, Shipment Notices, Invoices, and Remittance Advices without human intervention. Data moves from your customer’s computer system – through the Internet securely – to your computer system.