EDI Electronic invoicing VICS Electronic invoicing is usually requested by the buying organization shortly after the implementation of electronic purchase orders. Since each buying organization will have specific requirements that must be met for this transaction, the buyer should provide a copy of their implementation guide to the supplier for this transaction. Electronic invoicing is an extract process. The … Read More →
Motor Carrier Shipment Status Inquiry (213), Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message (214) and Motor Carrier Package Status Message (240) This set of transactions allows shipper and consignees to be kept aware of the status of their shipments. They can be used in conjunction with each other, where the Motor Carrier Shipment Status Inquiry (213) requests status information from the … 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 →