URGENT EDI COMMUNICATION
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUIRED
All Axle Alliance Suppliers are required to establish an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) connection and
implement all EDI transactions as required by Axle Alliance. Suppliers will incur all costs associated with the
implementation of EDI and all required transactions.
In order to achieve maximum benefit for Axle Alliance and its trading partners, Axle Alliance will utilizes
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)
and the American Standards Institute (ANSI) Subcommittee X12. EDI standards have been created and
will be implemented with all Detroit Diesel suppliers. These mandatory transaction sets are:
862 Daily / Weekly / Monthly release
856 Advance Ship Notice (ASN)
Please note that additional transaction sets may be required in the future. New transaction sets will be posted at
www.detroitdiesel.com/supplier when they become available.
Each production and service Supplier is required to participate in this program to receive Material Releases and
transmit 856 ASN’s when each shipment leaves their dock. Suppliers will have multiple options:
1) Traditional EDI
Axle Alliance will exchange EDI transactions via T-Systems (EDICS). All Trading Partners /
Suppliers will be required to connect to T-Systems for all EDI communication.
Please note the following:
Direct Connects (SFTP, OFTP or AS2 protocols) and VAN Connections
To get contact information, download required EDI guidelines or information on T-Systems protocols go to
the following link:
https://www.detroitdiesel.com/supplier
EDI addresses (Qualifier and ID) will be as follows.
Axle Alliance’s Redford facility EDI address is: ZZ: AAC01100
Axle Alliance’s PISTON Warehouse facility EDI address is: ZZ: AAC01200
Your Supplier EDI address is: ZZ: AAC (followed by your 8 or 9 digit “SAP Vendor Master
Record”).
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If you do not know your “SAP Vendor Master Record”, contact Axle Alliance at one of the
phone numbers provided at the bottom of this letter.
Axle Alliance Corporation 13400 Outer Drive, West / Detroit, Michigan 48239 -4001 / Telephone: 313-592-5000
Axle Alliance is a member of the DTNA. DTNA is a Chrysler Company.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
When you have decided on your connection you need to fill out the attached excel file. This form should be
emailed to edi-supplier@daimler.com and aac.edi.supplier.support@daimler.com
A. Direct Connects:
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T-Systems EDI Support will configure the EDI Switch (EDICS) and emails the Direct
Connect set-up profile documents to the Supplier EDI Contact and copies Axle Alliance
(aac.edi.supplier.support@daimler.com and ddc.edi.support@daimler.com).
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Upon receipt of the Direct Connect set-up document, the Supplier fills out the document
and emails it to edi.hotline@t-systems.com and copies Axle Alliance
(aac.edi.supplier.support@daimler.com and ddc.edi.support@daimler.com).
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Once T-Systems EDI Support receives the set-up document they will coordinate with the
Supplier physical connection and loopback testing.
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When completed T-Systems EDI Support will email “EDI set-up confirmation to Axle
Alliance (aac.edi.supplier.support@daimler.com and ddc.edi.support@daimler.com).
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Upon receipt of “EDI set-up confirmation” we will do our set up at Axle Alliance and email
you ASN testing information.
B. VAN Connections:
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Contact your VAN.
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Upon receipt of the EDI set up form, T-Systems EDI Support configures the EDI Switch
(EDICS) and emails “EDI set-up confirmation” to Suppliers EDI contact and copies Axle
Alliance (aac.edi.supplier.support@daimler.com and ddc.edi.support@daimler.com).
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Upon receipt of “EDI set-up confirmation” we will do our set up and email you ASN testing
information.
2) EDI Service Bureau
The following EDI Service Bureau has been certified and offers a range of solutions to satisfy the Axle
Alliance EDI requirements.
J-Com EDI Services
Mike Benning
(001) 520-352-3200 Phone
(001) 520-352-3206 Fax
sales@j-com.com
Axle Alliance Corporation 13400 Outer Drive, West / Detroit, Michigan 48239 -4001 / Telephone: 313-592-5000
Axle Alliance is a member of the DTNA. DTNA is a Chrysler Company.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
3) GXS TradeWeb Service (web based EDI)
Axle Alliance has endorsed GXS to provide TradeWeb Service, a web-based EDI solution to satisfy Axle
Alliance requirements. GXS TradeWeb is an affordable EDI solution that makes it easy to trade
electronically, requiring only a personal computer, a standard Internet browser and a modem. Your
company will benefit from the use of GXS TradeWeb through reduced order processing, improved
payment cycles and streamlined document processing. These benefits translate to higher fulfillment
rates, better inventory management, and lower operational costs for everyone.
GXS TradeWeb Registration Instructions:
Note: Be aware that you may have more than one Axle Alliance “SAP Vendor Master Record”. You must
complete a separate TradeWeb registration for each of your Axle Alliance “SAP Vendor Master Records”.
(Example: If you have 3 SAP Master Vendor Records, you must begin with item 2 below and complete
the New User Sign-Up process 3 times.) We suggest you use your “SAP Vendor Master Record” as your
“Log-in Name” which you will be asked to pick during the registration process.
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Log onto the following website: http://gxstradeweb.gxsolc.com
Select “New User Sign-Up” Link
When prompted, enter a memorable User Login ID and Password since you will need this
information to log-into TradeWeb. See screen shot below.
Complete registration Steps, 1-8. In Step 5: the Access code is axlealliance . (Type exactly as
written with lower case letters and as one word. The Access code is case sensitive.)
IMPORTANT: After completing your GXS TradeWeb online registration, a password is required to
access Detroit Diesel’s documents. To obtain this password, please do the following:
Suppliers in the U.S. & Canada
Call 1-800-474-2694
Press 1 for New Accounts
Press 2 Payment Issues
Press 3 for Technical Support
Suppliers Residing Outside the U.S. & Canada
Go to http://gxstradeweb.gxsolc.com ,
Click on Customer Support
Then click on GXS support center to obtain the
phone number to call your local support center.
Should you have any questions regarding the options above, you may contact an EDI representative at:
aac.edi.supplier.support@daimler.com
Axle Alliance Corporation 13400 Outer Drive, West / Detroit, Michigan 48239 -4001 / Telephone: 313-592-5000
Axle Alliance is a member of the DTNA. DTNA is a Chrysler Company.
An Equal Opportunity Employer