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Electronic Data Interchange
Electronic Data Interchange
Definition
EDI is the paperless (electronic) exchange of trading documents, such as purchase orders, shipment authorizations, ASNs, and invoices, using standard business transaction documents between customers and suppliers.
Why Consider?
• Can reduce or even eliminate paperwork involved in supply chain activities, that in turn can reduce a company’s overhead
Functionality in QAD Enterprise Applications
• ASN (advance ship notice) to customer or from supplier
• Use ASN or Shipper number as Invoice number (paperless invoices)
• Simplifies Shipping and Receiving functions
• Facilitates barcoding requirements
Setup Implications
• Set up EDI third-party software and files
• Set up control programs to interact with EDI
Discussed in the Training Guide: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Available Inventory
Definition
The available inventory is the on-hand inventory balance minus any allocations, backorders, or quantities held for quality problems. It is often called beginning available balance or net inventory.
Why Consider?
• Controlling the fulfillment of backorders
• Segregate inventory for quality assurance
Functionality in QAD Enterprise Applications
• Inventory status controls availability, nettability, and transaction types
• Allocations at general and detail levels
• Allocations sequence logic
Setup Implications
• Method to determine quantity available in Sales Order Control
• Setup of inventory status codes
Discussed in the Training Guide: Inventory Control
