Best Buy Vendor EDI Manual Requirements
Best Buy Vendor EDI program requires an E-Business solution be in place for the required documents within the designated timeframes as a means to conduct business. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of business data in standard formats. It is the way to speed the flow of data by exchanging documents electronically, thus eliminating the need for manual processes. The following documents are mandatory either via Traditional EDI or via Web-based EDI:
- Purchase Order (850) – Must be in production prior to the first PO being cut to the Trading Partner. Vendors must not accept verbal POs unless confirmed by an EDI850.
- Purchase Order Change (860) – Must be in production prior to the first PO being cut to the Trading Partner.
- Invoice (810) – Must be in production prior to the first PO being cut to the Trading Partner. Each PO must have a separate invoice and must transmit on the day of the shipment.
- Advance Ship Notice [ASN] (856) – Must be in production prior to the first PO being cut to the Trading Partner. The SSCC-18 barcode label must be used for all shipments.
- Functional Acknowledgement (997) – Must be in production prior to the first PO being cut to the Trading Partner. Vendors must send an EDI997 within 24 hours in acknowledgement of EDI documents sent from Best Buy to vendor.
Prior to the first PO being cut, EDI850, EDI860, EDI810, EDI856 and EDI997 transmissions must all be in production. Completed testing for all five EDI transmission types must occur and is coordinated with Best Buy’s EDI Team.
To learn more about EDI and become a certified EDI Professional please visit our course schedule page.