Introduction to EDI

Learn essential EDI concepts for D2C brands selling to big box retailers. Master document types, retailer requirements, and integration options for dropship, DC, and cross-dock orders, whether using in-house fulfillment or 3PLs.

Course curriculum

1. What is EDI and Why It Matters
2. Evolution of EDI Standards
3. Key EDI Terminology
1. The D2C Business Model and EDI
2. Types of Retail Orders
3. Retailer Expectations vs. D2C Direct Operations
4. Quiz Question for EDI landscape
1. The 850 Purchase Order
2. The 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment
3. The 856 Advance Ship Notice (ASN)
4. The 810 Invoice
5. The 846 Inventory Advice
6. The 997 Functional Acknowledgment
7. Complete Document Flow Visualization
8. Quiz Questions for EDI Fundamentals Course
1. Major Retailer EDI Requirements
2. Compliance Standards and Consequences
3. Retailer-Specific Document Variations
4. Quiz Questions for Retailer Requirements & Variations
1. Understanding Your Integration Options
2. Native ERP EDI Capabilities
3. Specialized EDI Providers
4. Cost Structures and ROI Considerations
1. In-House Fulfillment with EDI
2. 3PL Integration Options
3. 3PL Selection for EDI Success
4. SSCC Labels & Shipping Compliance
5. Label Formats and Compliance
6. Label Generation Workflows
1. Resource Requirements and Team Roles
2. Implementation Timeline and Milestones
3. Budgeting for EDI
4. ROI and Business Transformation
5. Lessons Learned and Best Practices

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Introduction to EDI

Course curriculum

Introduction to EDI

EDI in the D2C Landscape

Core EDI Documents & Their Flow

Retailer Requirements & Variations

EDI Integration Options

Warehouse & Fulfillment Strategy

Planning Your EDI Implementation

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