Manufacturing EDI
EDI for discrete and process manufacturers: forecasts, releases against blanket orders, and JIT/kanban replenishment signals.
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Purchase Order
The X12 850 is the electronic purchase order a buyer sends to a supplier to request goods or services, replacing paper or PDF POs with a structured, machine-readable document.
Purchase Order Message
UN/EDIFACT ORDERS is the international equivalent of the X12 850 — a structured purchase order used widely across Europe and global trade lanes.
Advance Ship Notice
The X12 856 (ASN) tells the buyer exactly what was shipped, how it was packed (pallet/case/item hierarchy), and when it will arrive — before the truck reaches the dock.
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