EDI 860 - Purchase Order Change

After discussing changes to a purchase order, buyers send the EDI 860 to suppliers with updated quantities, items, dates, or prices. Both the original purchase order and the changes are provided, and the supplier can then view and accept the new purchase order.

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Benefits of using an EDI 860 Purchase Order Change (Buyer Initiated)

Both the buyer and the seller benefit from implementing the EDI Purchase Order Change. The EDI 860 can prevent invoicing issues because it enables the supplier to invoice the retailer for the correct amount, and ensures that the retailer doesn’t overpay for items that weren’t delivered. Many of these benefits are dependent on how automated and integrated the transaction is for both parties.

Benefits of the EDI 860 include:

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Allow the purchaser to modify an order quantity based on current inventories to enable future demand planning.

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Improve efficiency of executing purchase order changes.

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Ensure accuracy of final order.

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Update the buyer’s and supplier’s system to create a record of the change, should any discrepancies arise. This provides an audit trail.

Key data elements in an EDI Purchase Order Change document include:

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Purchase order number

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Purchase order date

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Type of order change (change/cancellation)

Additional data that may also be included in the purchase order change:

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Additional item/services identifiers such as buyer item number and/or vendor part number

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Product item/services identifiers such as UPC/EAN/GTIN

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Item additions and/or deletions

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Vendor number

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Item price

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Pertinent dates (i.e. cancel by dates, requested ship and/or delivery date)

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Location(s) where products or services should be supplied to

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Sender and recipient codes

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Item quantity

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Item description

Common issues regarding EDI 860

PO changes can occur at different times within the order cycle.

The purchase order change can be sent if a portion of the order has been shipped, but the balance of the order needs a quantity adjustment, new ship date or has to be outright canceled.

 A retailer might send an EDI Purchase Order Change after an order is shipped to correct pricing before billing happens.

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