EDI 754

EDI 754 Routing Instructions

The EDI 754 transaction set is an electronic version of a paper Routing Response or Routing Instructions that complies with the ANSI X12 EDI specifications. The EDI 754 is sent by purchasing partner to their EDI supplier for a specific shipment. EDI 754 is a response to the supplier’s EDI 753 document. EDI 754 Routing Instructions provides instructions to a supplier for shipment and the necessary shipment information. The EDI 754 also provides as approval for the 753 Request for Routing Instructions.

The 754 is typically used by a buying organization that has taken control of the transportation process to reduce costs and have more control over their inventory. EDI 754 Routing instructions will tell the supplier which orders have been authorized for shipping and the carrier specifics for pick up of the shipment at the supplier's location.

EDI 754 Routing Instruction Key Data:

• Information of Carrier
• Pickup date and time
• Number of trailers provided

EDI 754 Routing Instruction Benefits:

• Improves data accuracy
• Facilitates routing process automation
• Improves operating efficiencies through the elimination of manual process and other inefficient communications
• Allows the buyer to reduce transportation rates and better control the inventory.

Other EDI transaction sets related to EDI 754 are:

• EDI 810 - Invoice (electronic version of the paper invoice)
• EDI 856 - Advance Ship Notice is to describe the transfer of shipment and tracking delivery information
• EDI 855 - Order Acknowledgement – sent in response to EDI 850 to confirm the receipt of the purchase order from the buyer
• EDI 860 - Order Change Request – used by buyers to request a change to a purchase order submitted previously and is primarily used when a supplier wants to communicate updates to an open order
• EDI 753 - Request for Routing Instructions
• EDI 812 - Credit / Debit Adjustment
• EDI 850 - Purchase Order
• EDI 820 - Payment or Order Remittance
• EDI 832 - Price/Sales Catalog
• EDI 830 - Planning Schedule with Release Capability
• EDI 846 - Inventory Inquiry
• EDI 867 - Product Transfer and Resale Report File Format
• EDI 870 - Order Status Report