Third Party Fulfillment
Eliminate and Reduce the Need of Manual Data Entry and Errors
EDI for fulfillment allows elimination/reduction of the manual data entry and error corrections that wastes valuable time. The resulting costs of an inefficient EDI system are large due to disruptions in packing and conflicts inherent in expediting. Medium sized manufacturer’s EDI systems have improved and these companies are now pushing more EDI requirements for 3rd Party Fulfillment (3PF). As a marketing service or a kitting company, EDI lowers cost, speeds fulfillment, and provides a competitive advantage.
Automate Routine Communications
Routine, high volume communications should be automated. Customer service then has more time to focus upon other expectations. Greater accuracy results when the data received from customers is entered without manual data entry.
The data flow mirrors the EDI requirements of the large Mass Merchants such as Target. Unfortunately, the processes used by various Mass Merchants are not identical. Typically, Purchase Orders are issued with cross docking requirements. This level of complexity means the PO is copied by EDI to the fulfillment house directly from the Mass Merchant. The time delay due to the customer reprocessing the Mass Merchant’s order must be eliminated.
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Fulfillment (Kitting) Data Exchange
Your company must exchange very quickly and accurately.
Automation should be considered as a competitive advantage as it provides better service at a reduced cost. As systems improve, Customers, Mass Merchants, and Carriers will seek 3PF companies most willing to accommodate their systems and who provide the quickest most reliable service. Adding or improving EDI can help you capture a larger market share. DCS EDI consultants can help you improve your processes your first step is to ask about our FREE EDI assessment.
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.