Many companies were blessed in 2018 with an increase in orders as well as shipment notices, invoices, and other documents. The sales increase is great, yet the higher transaction count could shine a light on potential problems with an EDI system. With 2018 behind you, it’s the perfect time for a review of your EDI
Amazon has announced a new Purchase Order EDI update for their “Purchasing Entity” Name which will take effect on March 1, 2019. This update applies to all new and existing purchase orders and packing slips found under “Orders” in Vendor Central. All legacy purchasing entity Names will be updated to Amazon.com Services, Inc. The relevant
The Business Need Atlantic Natural Foods is a North Carolina-based producer of plant-based proteins. They first contacted Data Communication Solutions (DCS) for help with EDI mapping in Cadacus for Syspro. Ultimately, however, they chose to move all of their servers. DCS was tasked with moving Atlantic Natural Foods’ communication software, Lexicom, including all of its
If you work in the supply chain, you may have heard of keeping and sharing records by using blockchain. When it comes to your B2B integration, blockchain can be a great investment. It even can enhance your EDI. In this article, we’ll examine what blockchain is, how it relates to EDI, and how Data Communication
Fred Meyer has announced that their current EDI translator is being migrated to B2Bi by the Kroger Company. The migration affects Fred Meyer and the Kroger Company’s internal application systems. That being said, EDI between Fred Meyer and their trading partners will not be impacted by the migration. Here are the key dates to remember
Have you been assigned the task of choosing an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solution or a new provider to supply it? Many companies are choosing to outsource their EDI needs to an EDI provider versus managing their EDI capabilities internally. As you take on this quest, there are several areas that should be addressed:
Slow performance and frequent error messages are signs your EDI system needs a tune-up. Just as slow acceleration tells you it’s time to have your car checked out, these signs tell you system maintenance is needed. Preventative maintenance assures that you don’t miss key customer orders and more. Your customer EDI requirements continually evolve. As
Target’s AS2 Public certificate will expire on November 2, 2018. It will be replaced on October 29, 2018 at midnight/CST. After October 29, 2018 at 12:01 am, your existing connection will fail unless you migrate to Loren Data VAN. In order to avoid any disruption in service, migrate your AS2 connection to the Target VAN, Loren Data,
Amazon has released more important consumables EDI updates and instructions for Q4 instock readiness. These practices are always important, but are particularly vital in the moths leading up to the holiday season. Read on to learn how you can stay compliant with Amazon and avoid pricey chargebacks! . Manage your Purchase Orders in Q4: All
As you finalize your 2019 budget, knowing what to budget for maintaining your EDI department and functions can feel daunting. It doesn’t need to be! Your business processes are unique and your budget is tight. Despite this, you must process EDI quickly and reliably at a time of high stress with a lot on the
