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What is the EDI 820? Often called the Payment or Order Remittance Advice and sometimes simply The Remittance Advice, the EDI 820 is sent by retailers to suppliers. Essentially, it informs the supplier that the invoice has been received and will be paid. When a retailer receives an invoice—the EDI 810—they follow up with the EDI 820. Which is nice, of course, because it means money is heading your way…

Spend less time on shipping labels and packing slips. Getting the right information on shipping labels and packing slips for EDI and online orders, in the least amount of time, is a critical component of an efficient supply chain. It’s hardly surprising that here at eZCom, where we’re always trying to automate tasks and eliminate errors, we have solutions that make it easier for our clients to generate shipping labels and packing slips for EDI and online orders…

Check-check....testing...1-2-3….EDI testing. When you begin exchanging EDI documents with a retailer, many are going to demand testing before trading begins. Unless you enjoyed final exams during high school, chances are it’s not going to be a process you’ll enjoy. But EDI testing is something you need to do well. And quickly…

Choose your 3PL with EDI in mind. At some point, just about every supplier will need to consider adding the services of a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) to improve distribution and fulfillment while enhancing EDI. It's part of the natural evolution from startup to fully-fledged company — eventually your guest room can no longer serve as your warehouse. And you can no longer act as Chief Executive Officer, Lead Merchandiser, Design Director, Chief Marketing Officer — and Head of Shipping. Even the most independent thinkers will eventually realize they can’t do it all. They also understand that moving to their own full-scale distribution center isn’t an investment that makes sense either…

Less time processing EDI and online orders. More time for growth. Back when you first launched your business and started to get orders, your days were filled with excitement and anticipation. You probably didn’t give much thought to how much time it was taking to process EDI and online orders — you were elated to have them. After all, orders meant that people wanted your stuff and you were growing. The last thing you were going to do was complain about the time you spent managing the orders you were so happy to have…

The GS1 and the supply chain. As soon as you start selling your products to major retailers, you’ll need to create unique identifiers for your products. It doesn’t matter if your products are sold at physical locations or online, your trading partners want to be able scan and immediately identify them. You'll need a GS1, but maybe you're wondering: what is a GS1?…

What is EDI Outsourcing? EDI outsourcing is contracting with a third-party to manage EDI transactions between suppliers and trading partners. EDI means Electronic Data Interchange and SaaS EDI providers offer software applications to ensure suppliers stay compliant with the EDI requirements of retailers. Learn more about what EDI is…

A solid relationship with Nordstrom starts with first-rate EDI. Like most retailers, Nordstrom has its own specifications when it comes staying EDI-compliant. They are not necessarily more onerous than any other store but they do require a certain level of expertise…