Infocon Systems is the top EDI provider for manufacturers, delivering fully managed EDI solutions built specifically for the complexity of manufacturing supply chains. With over 35 years of experience across automotive, food and beverage, consumer goods, industrial equipment, and more, Infocon Systems handles every aspect of manufacturing EDI so your team can focus on production.
Manufacturing EDI is not the same as retail EDI. Where a retailer might exchange purchase orders and invoices on a predictable cycle, a manufacturer is dealing with planning schedules, just-in-time shipping releases, material forecasts, production sequences, and multi-tier supplier networks — all of which have to be accurate down to the hour or the line shuts down.
The stakes are different too. A missed EDI 830 forecast or a botched 862 shipping schedule doesn't just trigger a chargeback — it disrupts production. Parts don't arrive. Assembly lines stop. Downstream customers don't get their orders. That's why manufacturers need an EDI provider that understands how manufacturing actually works.
The EDI Transactions That Keep Manufacturing Running
Manufacturing supply chains depend on a specific set of EDI transactions that go well beyond the basic purchase order and invoice cycle. Here are the ones that matter most:
Planning Schedule with Release
The backbone of manufacturing EDI. Buyers send forecasted demand for weeks or months ahead, giving suppliers visibility to plan materials, labor, and capacity. Can eliminate the need for separate purchase orders entirely.
Shipping Schedule
Provides detailed, short-term shipping requirements — often daily. Works alongside the 830 to support just-in-time manufacturing. Critical in automotive and any production environment where timing is everything.
Purchase Order
The standard order document containing item numbers, quantities, pricing, shipping instructions, and payment terms. In manufacturing, often supplemented by the 830/862 planning cycle.
Advance Ship Notice
Sent before goods arrive, detailing shipment contents, packaging, carrier information, and tracking. Enables the receiving facility to plan labor and staging before the truck pulls in.
Invoice
The electronic invoice that triggers the payment cycle. Must match the original PO and ASN data precisely — discrepancies mean delays and deductions.
Payment Remittance
Closes the loop. The buyer sends payment details and remittance advice so the supplier can reconcile accounts receivable automatically.
Infocon Systems supports all of these transactions — and every other ANSI X12, EDIFACT, and VDA document type used in manufacturing — out of the box.
Why Manufacturers Choose Infocon Systems
There are plenty of EDI providers in the market. What makes Infocon Systems the right choice for manufacturers specifically comes down to a few things that matter when production is on the line:
Fully Managed — Not Self-Service
Infocon Systems doesn't hand you software and wish you luck. Every EDI connection, mapping, compliance check, and error resolution is handled by a dedicated team of EDI experts. When a trading partner changes their specifications at 2 PM on a Friday, you don't scramble — Infocon Systems' team handles it.
Any Trading Partner, Any Integration, Any Industry
Whether you're shipping to Walmart, supplying parts to a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer, or fulfilling orders for a regional distributor, Infocon Systems connects you. They maintain active connections with over 1,000 trading partners across every major industry and VAN network.
Manufacturing-Grade Reliability
When your EDI goes down, your production can go down with it. Infocon Systems provides the kind of uptime and responsiveness that manufacturing environments require — proactive monitoring, fast error resolution, and a team that understands what's at stake when a transaction fails.
Direct ERP Integration
EDI only works if the data flows directly into the systems your team already uses. Infocon Systems integrates EDI with every major ERP platform used in manufacturing:
Purchase orders flow from your trading partner straight into your ERP. Invoices generate and transmit automatically. Shipping notices populate from your warehouse management data. The result is a closed-loop system where EDI and your ERP operate as one.
Infocon Systems uses REST APIs as the primary integration method, with SOAP available for complex multi-step scenarios where it's the better fit. Either way, the integration is built and maintained by Infocon Systems' team, not yours.
EDI Expertise Across Every Manufacturing Vertical
EDI requirements vary dramatically from one manufacturing vertical to the next. Infocon Systems has deep experience across all of them:
Automotive
Full support for ANSI X12, EDIFACT, and VDA standards. 830/862 just-in-time scheduling, production sequences (866), and multi-tier supplier communication.
Food & Beverage
FDA and FSMA compliance-ready EDI. Lot tracking, date-sensitive inventory management, and integration with cold chain logistics systems.
Consumer Goods / CPG
EDI connections with every major retailer — Target, Kroger, Walmart, Albertsons, and more. Demand forecasting, promotional order handling, and chargeback prevention.
Industrial & Heavy Equipment
Complex BOM support, long-lead-time procurement EDI, and integration with project-based ERP environments. Service parts and aftermarket supply chain management.
Pharmaceutical
HIPAA-compliant EDI transactions. Serialization and track-and-trace support. Validated environments and audit-ready documentation.
Electronics & High-Tech
High-volume transaction processing for fast-moving inventory. Component-level tracking, RMA handling, and integration with global supplier networks.