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In Electronic Document Interchange (EDI), an EDI 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment is essentially an electronic version of a phone call or fax that informs the submitter of a purchase order the supplier will be filling the order as requested.
The EDI 855 informs the buyer that you will be filling the order and shipping the goods as requested by the date requested. If this is not the case, and the order can not be fulfilled as requested, then the EDI 855 is used to communicate to the buyer that the supplier will be unable to complete the order as-is. the order can be outright rejected, or accepted with changes in this case. An order can be rejected for any reason in this case, such as insufficient stock for the items specified or a disagreement with the terms of the Purchase Order.
When it comes to an EDI 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgement, depending on the agreement between trading partners, there is typically a set of standard data that is included, such as:
An EDI 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment accepted with changes will likely include one of the following amendments to the original Purchase Order:
Additional data may be included or required according to trading partner specifications. These data can include:
EDI 855 offers plenty of benefits to both the purchaser and the supplier. When implementing the use of a Purchase Order Acknowledgement, benefits can include:
For more information on Encompass Solutions’ EDI offerings, read more about our Rapid EDI Implementation.
Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers and Distributors. Serving small and medium-sized businesses since 2001, Encompass modernizes operations and automates processes for hundreds of customers across the globe. Whether undertaking full-scale implementation, integration, and renovation of existing systems, Encompass provides a specialized approach to every client’s needs. By identifying customer requirements and addressing them with the right solutions, we ensure our clients are equipped to match the pace of Industry.
In Electronic Document Interchange (EDI), an EDI 850 Purchase Order (PO) is a transaction set used when placing an order for goods or services. It is one of the most commonly utilized supply chain documents as they relate to EDI transaction sets. The 850 document is most widely used in general merchandise, while its counterpart, the EDI 875 Purchase Order, is reserved for grocery items.
An 850 purchase order transaction set is typically insufficient to fully comply with EDI standards. Additional documentation is necessary to fully comply with the sales cycle and supply chain requirements. An acknowledgement document, such as an 810 Invoice, will need to be included as well as an advance shipping notice, such as an EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice. An EDI 856 will include important information regarding the outbound shipment, including the shipment’s contents and how the items were prepared for shipment.
When it comes to an EDI 850 purchase order, depending on the agreement between trading partners, there is typically a set of standard data that is included, such as:
Additional data may be required according to trading partner specifications. These data can include:
EDI 850 offers plenty of benefits to both the purchaser and the supplier. When implementing the use of electronic purchase orders, benefits can include:
For more information on Encompass Solutions’ EDI offerings, read more about our Rapid EDI Implementation.
Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers and Distributors. Serving small and medium-sized businesses since 2001, Encompass modernizes operations and automates processes for hundreds of customers across the globe. Whether undertaking full-scale implementation, integration, and renovation of existing systems, Encompass provides a specialized approach to every client’s needs. By identifying customer requirements and addressing them with the right solutions, we ensure our clients are equipped to match the pace of Industry.