Vendor EDI Communication

Vendor EDI Communication (Parker Hannfin Vendor Guides)

Vendor EDI communication requires the use of a third-party network (VAN) service to provide store-and forward capability and compliance checking. Parker uses a dial out capability only. Trading partners do not have the ability to dial into Parker’s mainframe computer. A listing of Value Added Networks will be provided upon request.

A micro, mini, or mainframe computer must be available to implement EDI. The computer must have communication capability; that is, you must have at least a business telephone line or the equivalent, as well as a modem. Parker communicates in a 3780 bi-synchronous protocol. The trading partners may use any protocol compatible with their selected third-party network.

Each trading partner must have the ability to communicate data in the ANSI X.12 format. Internal use of the data is user-defined. Each trading partner should have sufficient error detection capability to ensure compliance within the ANSI X.12 format. Trading partners agree on specific field requirements within the ANSI format. Trading partners must also have problem resolution capability, including the ability to retransmit data if it is found to be erroneous or lost due to transmission problems.

If you are new to EDI

Although Parker cannot provide EDI advice and counsel that is specifically tailored to your company, the company can offer you some limited assistance in starting an EDI program.

If you have an active program

If you have an established EDI program, there is very little preparation needed to begin trading with Parker once you have completed the Trading Partnership Agreement. Advise Parker of your interest in becoming a trading partner and tell which Parker divisions you wish to exchange information with. Work to develop an implementation schedule. Mutually define the functional and technical parameters under which both companies will trade, including your thirdparty network subscription. 4. Participate in a pilot program, including testing in a parallel transaction trading environment. Upon completion of the EDI implementation process, when both partners are confident in their transaction trading capability, shut off the paper process.

To learn more about EDI vendor integration and become a certified EDI Professional please visit our course schedule page.

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