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Interface with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Interface with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
The Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) module is an application-to-application exchange of inter-company business data in structured, standard formats. This interface involves three primary modules: Purchasing, Order Processing, and Electronic Data Interchange.
Electronic Data Interchange Functionality
MAC-PAC's EDI application supports several types of transactions, allowing users to tailor the basic application areas to more closely meet their unique requirements. The transactions supported by EDI include:
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ANSI Transaction Equivalent
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Outbound Purchase Orders
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ANSI transaction #850
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Inbound Sales Orders
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ANSI transaction #850
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Outbound Sales Order Acknowledgments
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ANSI transaction #855
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Inbound Purchase Order Acknowledgments
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ANSI transaction #855
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Outbound Shipments/BOLs
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ANSI transaction #856
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Inbound Receipts
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ANSI transaction #856
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Outbound Invoices
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ANSI transaction #810
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Most transaction messages can be sent and received both asynchronously (in real time) and in batches. Error correction programs allow you to correct application data errors for inbound transactions. Both EDIFACT and ANSI X12 transaction standards can be used for all transactions. MAC-PAC's EDI functions have been developed to allow you the most flexibility in performing data translation and data transmissions/receipts. In addition, MAC-PAC can communicate with a wide variety of translation software products and value added networks (VANs).
Note: For more information regarding this functionality, see the Computer Integrated Distribution Overview key concept in this manual or refer to the Electronic Data Interchange User Manual.