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Cut Costs and Improve Order Efficiency with EDI. Jim Augenstein Andrew Bing. September 16, 2009. Why Adopt?. Speed Speed of light Data immediately available Reduced cycle times = competitive edge Accuracy Data validation Fewer touches Operational Efficiency
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Cut Costs and Improve Order Efficiency with EDI Jim Augenstein Andrew Bing September 16, 2009
Why Adopt? • Speed • Speed of light • Data immediately available • Reduced cycle times = competitive edge • Accuracy • Data validation • Fewer touches • Operational Efficiency • Improved Trading Partner Relationship • Increased Data Awareness in supply Chain • Improved planning and Processing • All lead to…. Cost Reduction!
EDI Supplier Business Issues • Typical Supply Chain issues. • Retail Chains require their suppliers to adhere to stringent B2B requirements. • E-Commerce – All business transactions are EDI • Packaging – Capture Package Level Detail • Labeling – Custom UCC Compliant Labels on each package • Shipping – Direct or through Distribution Centers • Charge Backs – If any of the above is incorrect
Supplier Software Challenge Complex Trading Partner requirements Supply chain system needs
Supplier Software Challenge Seamlessly Integrate Both Complex Trading Partner requirements Supply chain system needs
EDI Architecture Value Added Network Communication Software Direct Connect NAV Database EDI Mapping Tool EDI Receive Doc’s EDI In Field NAV Transaction Processing AS2 Raw EDI File – (ASCII Text) EDI Out Fields EDI Send Doc’s
ACE – Comprehensive Compliance Solution Sales Shipment Sales Invoice Sales Order Incoming Purchase Order 850 EDI Received Document Pack Line Scanning Outgoing Order Ack. 855 Label Formatter Trading Partner EDI Cross Reference Engine • Customer • Vendor • Item • UOM Inventory Outgoing Adv. Shipping Notice 856 EDI Map Outgoing Sales Invoice810 Bill Of Lading Document Bill Of Lading