Short for electronic data interchange, EDI is a form of hands-free, computer automation between customer and supplier. Routine transactions like purchase orders or shipping notifications can be generated programmatically with EDI, simplifying data entry, saving time and improving accuracy. Bottlenecks such as email threads, phone tag, faxing or snail mail can be reduced or eliminated.
Custom Templates with Your Company Data
There is no set formula, but if your company sends consistent purchase orders to ARAUCO every month, you may want to consider your options. If you decide EDI is worthwhile, an ARAUCO representative will work with you to set up a customized EDI solution that uses for your data, your ship-to’s, bill-to’s, bar codes, authorized users and your timetables.
Typical EDI Transactions
- • Purchase orders
- • Invoices
- • ASNs
- • Customs information
- • Inventory documents
- • Payment confirmations
Benefits of EDI
- • Time savings
- • Improved accuracy
- • Better visibility for reporting
- • Improved security with structured data
- • Reduce manual data entry
- • Avoid email bottlenecks and phone tag