Get Insight Direct X12v4010 2015

The EDI 850 Purchase Order transaction set is used across various industries to communicate the request for goods or services from a buyer to a supplier. The 850 typically includes information such as item description, quantity, price, delivery date, and payment terms.

Each segment begins with a code that tells you what type of data the segment contains. DTM means that the segment represents a date and time. EDI actually has three different segments to represent date and time: DTM, DTP, and G62.

An EDI 810 is usually sent out in response to the Purchase Order (EDI 850) or after the order is fulfilled and an Advance Shipping Notice (EDI 856) is sent out. This is an electronic version of the Cash Receipt that is typically issued by a buyer after the receipt of an 810 document (Invoice).

EDI 850 Specification The transaction set can be used to provide for customary and established business and industry practice relative to the placement of purchase orders for goods and services. This transaction set should not be used to convey purchase order changes or purchase order acknowledgment information.

In general, EDI documents are securely encrypted in transit, allowing trading partners to send sensitive data such as pricing and contact information safely. Using an EDI 850 also helps to streamline order processing, so sellers can optimize their business operations, and buyers can receive their goods quickly.

The EDI 850 (EDIFACT ORDERS) is a purchase order sent from a buyer to a seller requesting goods or services. This document allows buyers to place orders electronically rather than through email, fax or phone calls. The electronic purchase order outlines what products buyers want to order and in what quantities.

The main difference is who is sending the files. The EDI 850 can be used by all retailers wishing to purchase goods. However, the EDI 875 is specifically for grocery stores and wholesalers.