Retail EDI’s Next Front Door: What GS1’s New 2D Barcode Guidance Means Retail data exchange is no longer just about what happens between back-end systems. It increasingly starts at the shelf, the pack, and the scanner. In September 2025, GS1 released its 2D Barcode Playbook for Retail Scanners, a practical guide focused on preparing scanners … Read More →
Germany’s B2B e-Invoicing Shift: Why This Is an EDI Story, Not Just a Tax Story Germany’s B2B e-invoicing transition is one of the most important current developments for supply chain and retail EDI teams in Europe. The European Commission’s Germany country information states that, from 1 January 2025, e-invoicing became the default method in the … Read More →
How To Avoid EDI Chargebacks: Vendor Compliance Major retailers expect EDI compliance from their trading partners. They require the exchange of EDI transactions such as Purchase Order, Invoice, Advance Ship Notice etc. Furthermore, this will be a major requirement when starting business relationships with big retailers. Timeliness and accuracy requirements apply to dropshipping operations. A … Read More →
Root Cause Analysis – Error Notifications vs. Error Reporting * The following information is based on The Retail Value Chain Federation (RVCF) Supply Chain Guidelines Traditional error notifications consist of a description of the error and the identification number of the associated document (e.g., the ASN number). By aggregating additional ship notice and PO information, over time, it’s possible … Read More →