The UCC-12 (U.P.C.) Code for identifying trade items The UCC-12 (U.P.C.) is a standardized numeric code and barcode symbology that uniquely identifies a trade item at its lowest level. For example, in the hardlines industry, each size and model of a television is coded with a different UCC-12. In the softlines industry, each size and color of a … Read More →
Trade Item Identification Trade Item identification is a key component of almost every VICS EDI transaction set. Within VICS EDI, products are identified using the (UC-12, EANUCC-13 and EAN.UCC-14) Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). The key advantage of using one or more of these trade item identification structures is that they all provide a scannable symbol. Implementing scanning … Read More →
Establishing an implementation schedule during EDI partnership After all major decisions have been made in terms of the VICS EDI business design and equipment and software considerations, an implementation schedule can be prepared. Identify the capabilities that need to be developed and list the tasks necessary to accomplish the implementation. Selecting EDI Trading Partners The criteria for determining … Read More →
EDI Audit and control, legal and accounting issues One area where functional management may wish to become significantly involved is with issues revolving around audit and control. Even with high volume EDI transactions, functional management may wish to have: Inquiries showing volumes of transactions sent or received; Inquiries showing invalid transactions that could not be processed by … Read More →