UPS Customers EDI Data Exchange
EDI is a standardized, secure electronic system enabling companies to send compatible information or payments to each other. It minimizes errors, accelerates the exchange of business documents, and can reduce costs. EDI involves the direct application-to-application transmission of business documents using the ANSI X12 data format, ensuring quick and accurate data exchange between businesses. ANSI X12 maximizes compatibility with existing systems and enhances data security in information transfers. Additionally, EDI supports batch processing for parcel details, billing, and package tracking.
Benefits of EDI for Your Business:
– Lowers costs for routine transactions
– Reduces time spent searching for needed files
– Allows more time to utilize data for business growth
– Decreases paper use, benefiting the environment
– Integrates with all UPS domestic and export services
– Ensures smooth transfer of key data
Commonly Used EDI Data Sets for UPS Customers
Once you acquire EDI software, you will encounter several data sets frequently utilized by UPS customers:
– Invoices: Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice Transaction Set (Ref. No. 210)
– Package Status: Motor Carrier Parcel Status Transaction Set (Ref. No. 240)
– Shipping Manifest: Motor Carrier Collection Manifest Transaction Set (Ref. No. 215)
EDI enables the electronic transfer of data in a standardized format, allowing businesses to communicate seamlessly without relying on cumbersome paper documentation.
To learn more about EDI and become a CEDIAP® (Certified EDI Academy Professional), please visit our course schedule page.