Electronic data interchange
B-LINE
EDI
SERIES
Transactional Efficiency
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Getting started with EDI Transactions
1. What is EDI?
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) allows customers to easily trade daily business transactions
electronically with Eaton. With EDI, customers can securely and accurately send and receive
a variety of documents including purchase orders, invoices, remittance advice, and more, in
a matter of minutes!
2. What are the benefits of using EDI over conventional methods?
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Reduced operating costs
Reduced errors
Increased speed of transaction
Increased accuracy
More secure
Easy to access information
Offers better business planning
Automated reconciliation
3. Which EDI transactions are available from Eaton?
TRANSACTION ANSI ASC X12*
EDIFACT**
Purchase Order
850
ORDERS
PO Acknowledgement
855
ORDRSP
Ship Notice
856
DESADV
Invoice
810
INVOIC
Remittance Advice
820
REMADV
*ANSI ASC X12
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private,
not-for-profit organization with more than 1000 member
companies. ANSI governs national and international standards
in all industries. In 1979 the Accredited Standards Committee
was chartered to develop a unified set of standard business
transactions. Those are the ANSI ASC X12 Standards.
**EDIFACT
EDI for Administration, Commerce, and Trade (EDIFACT) is the
international standard and is based on the ANSI X12 standard.
4. What is needed for EDI?
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EDI Translator or Outsourced Service Bureau
Communication Protocol
Trading Partner Agreement
Contact Information
Learn More
To learn more about our EDI capabilities or other
e-commerce options, go to: www.cooperbline.com/EDI
or contact our Customer Service at 618-654-2184
and ask for the Ecommerce Coordinator.
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