EDI 857 format
The EDI 857 format includes organized segments to detail shipment and order information, ensuring clear and efficient data communication.
ST: Start of transaction set
BSN: Ship notice date, time, and control info
HL: Hierarchy of shipment, order and item levels
MEA: Shipment measurements (e.g., weight, size)
TD1: Shipment weight and quantity
TD5: Shipment routing info
REF: Reference numbers (e.g., purchase orders)
N1: Involved entities (e.g., shipper, receiver)
FOB: Ownership transfer point
ITD: Sale and payment terms
DTM: Shipment dates and times
IT1: Item-level details (e.g., ID, quantity, price)
TDS: Total transaction amount
CAD: Carrier and transport details
SAC: Additional charges or allowances
CTT: Transaction totals (line items)
SE: End of transaction set with control number
How is the EDI 857 used?
The EDI 857 transmits detailed shipment and billing information between trading partners, facilitating efficient and accurate logistics and invoicing processes.
Participants: Buyers and sellers
Components: Real-time updates. Standardized format. Automated processes
Purpose: Efficient communication. Error reduction. Accurate records
Benefits of using the EDI 857
The EDI 857 improves accuracy, efficiency and visibility while saving costs, ensuring compliance and expediting payments through automation and real-time updates.
Improved accuracy: Reduces human errors via automation.
Increased efficiency: Saves time and resources.
Enhanced visibility: Provides real-time updates.
Cost savings: Cuts labor and error-related costs.
Better compliance: Ensures industry standards are met.
Faster payments: Expedites invoicing and payments.
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Automate 857 Shipment and Billing Notice from SPS Commerce
Automating the EDI 857 provides this information well in advance for improved planning and also streamlines the invoicing process. Grocers and their suppliers rely on the EDI 857 to communicate these important shipment and billing details.
SPS sets up EDI documents, including the EDI Shipment and Billing Notice on a supplier’s behalf to automatically send when needed, and monitors the system to be sure it reaches the retailer or wholesaler within the compliance window. We are here to make sure shipment details and invoices flow seamlessly to trading partners.
The full-service approach from SPS means that the day-to-day management of the EDI environment is our responsibility, not yours. Every day, our EDI experts monitor your data, address any issues and manage every step. If something isn’t quite right, we make any changes needed to make it right.
SPS Commerce Fulfillment automates EDI and other data transactions with retail or grocery trading partners. With SPS overseeing your EDI operations, communicating your shipment details just became a lot easier? Interested in learning more?
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