Setting up and maintaining a quality EDI system for your business is no small task. There are many challenges and questions you may face, including whether to hire your own full-time employee or get assistance from a third party. As with any business decision, cost is an important factor. Data Communication Solutions’ (DCS) EDI Managed

Many companies initially implement EDI because they were being required to by a particular trading partner. After your initial EDI implementation, you more than likely started adding additional trading partners, EDI maps, etc. because you saw additional value in EDI. But, are you using it as a tool to manage your business as a strategic

There’s more to EDI than simply communicating what needs to be bought or sold. It’s also important to know the specifics of the shipment’s transportation. This is where the X12 753 transaction comes in. The X12 753 EDI transaction is the Request for Routing Instructions. The supplier sends it to the buyer after sending the

DCS Can Assist You in Boosting Sales, Speeding Up Processes, and Cutting Costs It’s not too early to begin your planning for your 2021 budget and target potential savings from more EDI process automation. Things to consider are: Is it time for an upgrade? Do you anticipate adding new trading partners? Are there modules you

For decades, EDI has been used by organizations to effectively exchange documents with their customers and supply chain partners. After all, it’s quicker and less risky than sending your documents through the mail or by less structured electronic methods. EDI is integral to the worlds of manufacturing, retail, transportation, and more. Because it’s so deeply

Now more that ever, companies are realizing how valuable the EDI 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice document is with the ever-increasing need for drop-shipping and e-commerce which requires up-to-the-minute inventory levels. An EDI 846 is the electronic version of a paper inventory update. It is used by trading partners to communicate inventory levels and availability of goods.

DCS Can Assist You in Boosting Sales, Speeding Up Processes, and Cutting Costs It’s not too early to begin your planning for your 2021 budget and target potential savings from more EDI process automation. Things to consider are: Is it time for an upgrade? Do you anticipate adding new trading partners? Are there modules you

A Purchase Order Transaction Set (850) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment is for trading partners to order goods or services. It provides customary and established business and industry practices relative to the placement of purchase orders and often includes information generally found on a paper purchase order such

The onset of the fast-spreading COVID-19 virus, along with natural disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, and wildfires, not only takes a huge toll on individuals, but many businesses as well. This is especially evident in the supply chain, when warehouse and transportation industries need to keep up with demands for much needed supplies to manufacturers,

Communication protocols allow for two machines to communicate with each other. In other words, it’s the method you use to send and receive your EDI or other formatted documents. You can use any valid protocol for your EDI. However, you’ll typically need to use the same protocol as your partner, so most often companies that