Indigo Books and Music EDI shipment basic requirements
Indigo Books and Music EDI initiative requires complete and accurate electronic documentation. This ensures that shipments are properly received by Indigo Books and Music EDI department. Adherence to both Indigo Books and Music EDI procedures and proper document preparation will ensure a smooth transaction eliminating unnecessary and costly delays.
The required Indigo Books and Music EDI shipping documents and procedures are presented below:
1. Packing Slip
2. Freight Invoice (if applicable)
3. Bill of Lading
Note: The above is not an exhaustive listing of documents but rather the main documents required for the average import shipment. Indigo’s preferred choice of commercial terms is EXW within North America and FOB/FCA outside of North America.
Indigo Books and Music EDI Packing Slip
All shipments must have a packing slip and, at a minimum, Indigo Books & Music EDI packing list should meet the following requirements:
- Each shipment per PO (Purchase Order) must be accompanied by a separate Packing List.
- Each Packing List should contain:
- PO #
- Date of Shipment
- Ship to Address
- List of ISBNs / UPCs
- List of Titles
- Total units shipped by title and total quantity back ordered
- Packing list information should be accurate and reflect the contents of the shipment
- Packing list should be easily identified on the outside of the shipment.
Indigo Books and Music EDI Freight Invoice
For any shipment in which Indigo Books & Music EDI will be billed for freight charges (i.e. CIF, DDU, DDP terms) the shipment must be accompanied by a freight invoice.
Indigo Books and Music EDI Bill of Lading
All shipments must be accompanied by a Bill of Lading. Express Bills of Lading are requested whenever possible. At a minimum, the bill of lading should meet the following requirements:
Shipper: Full name and address
Consignee: Indigo Books Music & More
100 Alfred Kuehne Blvd, Building #55
Brampton, Ontario
L6T 4K4, Canada
Notify Party: Universal Logistics Inc.
125 Commerce Valley Drive West, Suite 750
Thornhill, Ontario
L3T 7W4, Canada
Shipment Details: No. of pallets, Weight, Purchase Order No.