How EDI Powers Efficiency in Logistics Operations (with Code Examples) In the logistics industry, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a foundational technology that enables fast, standardized communication between systems. While modern APIs are increasingly popular, EDI remains deeply entrenched and widely used—especially among enterprise players—due to its robustness, scalability, and industry standardization. Let’s break down … Read More →
EAN.UCC codes (GTINs (Global Trade Item Numbers)) EAN.UCC codes, now known as GTINs (Global Trade Item Numbers), are part of the GS1 system, which provides a standardized method for identifying products and services across the globe. This system was once known as the EAN (European Article Number) and UCC (Uniform Code Council) system before being … Read More →
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 →
EDI Transactions: Warehouse Shipping Order (940) and Warehouse Inventory Adjustment Advice (947) The Warehouse Shipping Order (940) is used by the depositor (owner of the goods) to provide shipping information to a third party warehouse. The depositor can advise the third party to make a shipment, confirm a shipment, modify, or cancel a previously transmitted Warehouse Shipping Order (940). … Read More →