Benefits of using an EDI 840 Request for Quotation
Both retailers and suppliers gain benefits from using the EDI 840 that relate to transaction accuracy as part of material handling as it provides the necessary reference details needed for pricing and movement of materials to all parties.
There are a limitless number of possibilities available for a company to include data on an 840 Request for Quotation. Some of the benefits that can be realized include but are not limited to:
Key data elements included in a request for quotation:
Common issues regarding EDI 832
Human errors and missing fields
Do you encounter incomplete data that prevents or delays the quotation process from moving forward?
Older format issues
Some older formats of EDI (EDIFACT or IMP) were not created for humans to read and understand them, therefore catching and fixing errors can be challenging.
Lack of timely response time
Are you experiencing delays in the EDI 997 Functional Acknowledgment sent back from the retailer/buyer to the supplier, slowing your processes?
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Using your on-site manual resources to manage ongoing EDI tasks can be complex and time-consuming. Full-service EDI providers like SPS Commerce deliver EDI technology and associated staffing resources responsible for customizing, optimizing and operating your EDI solution. SPS Commerce helps buyers by setting up this transaction so that they can be efficient with their time and redirect their focus to growing the business and providing better customer service.
A full-service provider, like SPS Commerce, has an expert team that handles ongoing management of your EDI solution.
The SPS team actively manages 9,000 changes from retailers each year. SPS communicates directly with your trading partners to manage connectivity, setup, requirements, updates and support efforts. SPS also takes ownership of understanding your trading partner requirements and making map changes.
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