EDIFACT ORDERS

The EDIFACT ORDERS is an electronic version of a paper purchase order transaction set sent from buyer to supplier. It is used by buying organizations to place an order for goods or services shipped them to distribution centres, stores or the end customers.

Normally purchase orders prepare in the buyer's ERP system. Then, these purchase orders convert in EDIFACT ORDERS format and the massages send to the suppliers.

EDIFACT ORDERS Key Data

• Item price and quantity
• Shipping details & instructions
• Item brand names, SKUs, or model numbers
• Payment terms, such as on delivery or in 30 days
• Invoicing information like date and purchase order number
• Carrier details
• Name & address of the buyer
• Name & Address of the supplier

Benefits EDIFACT ORDERS Message

• Eliminates times associated with manually sending, receiving and entering purchase orders
• Increasing speed of business by automatically manage inventory
• Minimises data entry errors associated with manual processes
• Reduces costs by doing away with paper and associated expenses: printing, storage, postage, etc.

Other EDIFACT transaction sets related to EDIFACT ORDERS are:

• EDI INVOIC - Invoice Message
• EDI ORDCHG - Purchase Order Change Request
• EDI CONTRL - Functional Acknowledgement Message
• EDI ORDRSP - Purchase Order Response
• EDI REQUOTE - Request for Quotation Message
• EDI QUOTES - Quote Message
• EDI DELFOR - Delivery Forecast Message
• EDI DESADV - Despatch Advice Message