EDI 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice
What is the EDI 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice transaction set?
The EDI 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice transaction set communicates inventory information between manufacturers, their suppliers and resellers. It is used to communicate availability, quantities, location, inventory descriptions, overstocks and discounts, backorder information, etc. EDI 846 is most commonly used by suppliers to provide available and future inventory quantities.
The item quantity information may trigger the shipment of materials per an automatic replenishment agreement between trading partners.
Example of EDI 846 Transaction in PilotFish Data Mapper (click to enlarge)
For more on PilotFish’s EDI tools and resources, go to Building an X12 EDI Interface in 10 Easy Steps, X12 EDI Data Mapping, EDI HIPAA X12 Transaction Summary and X12 EDI Healthcare Supply Chain Transaction Summary.
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EDI 846 Frequently Asked Questions
PilotFish’s platform automates the processing of EDI 846 transactions by seamlessly integrating with your existing systems and trading partners, allowing for real-time updates on inventory levels, availability, and more. The automation reduces manual data entry errors and ensures timely replenishments. See Supply Chain Integration Support.
Yes, PilotFish offers advanced mapping capabilities that allow users to customize EDI 846 fields according to specific business requirements. Our Data Mapper tool enables drag-and-drop configuration, making it easy to map data from different sources. Check out this 90 sec. data mapping demo video.
PilotFish offers robust error-handling mechanisms for EDI 846 transactions, including automatic error notifications, transaction retry logic, and detailed error reporting to help users quickly resolve issues.
PilotFish’s integration platform can handle hybrid models that use both traditional EDI and modern API-based data exchanges. This allows trading partners to choose the most efficient method for sharing inventory data, whether through EDI 846 or API calls.
PilotFish’s platform is built to comply with EDI X12 standards, including the EDI 846 transaction set. Our solution includes built-in validation features that ensure all EDI messages meet the required standards, reducing the risk of compliance issues.
Check out our EDI FAQ pages for more.
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