Benefits of using an EDI 830 Planning Schedule with Release
Both the sender and the receiver benefit from implementing the EDI Planning Schedule with Release. Many of these benefits are dependent on how automated and integrated the transaction is for both parties. Some of the benefits of EDI 830 include:
The EDI 830 document is part of the demand planning process for buyers (such as retailers, grocers and distributors) and sellers (such as suppliers and manufacturers)
Allows the buyer and seller to enhance visibility, collaboration and alignment in advance of the purchase order placement
Allows the supplier to anticipate demand for a buyer’s desired products to prevent having too much or not enough of a particular product
Enables a range of forecasting programs so both the buyer and the supplier can manage inventory more effectively
The EDI Planning Schedule with Release can be used in several ways, including:
As a forecast from the retailer to the vendor/supplier to commit to future resources
As a forecast that is also turned into a firm purchase order
As a simple forecast
Key data elements in an EDI Planning Schedule with Release document include:
Forecast schedule quantities (can be daily, weekly or monthly)
Ship-to information
Supplier information
Product information/Product Identifiers
Delivery requirements
Common issues regarding EDI 830
Like other EDI documents, the EDI 830 can generate errors or issues from incomplete or incorrect data. Whether you will be sending or receiving the EDI 830 document, it’s important to define expectations with your trading partners. Your EDI provider can help you minimize errors with pre-built maps and workflows that will help you comply with your trading partner’s requirements for the EDI 830 Planning Schedule with Release.
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