Manufacturing and distribution companies rely on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to streamline business-to-business communication. For companies working with major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, or Target, EDI isn’t optional—it’s a requirement. But while EDI promises automation and efficiency, many companies are frustrated by failed transmissions, costly chargebacks, and missing payments. Why does this happen? What is… Continue reading Electronic Data Interchange (EDI): What Is It and Why Does It Fail?
Category: EDI
How to Dynamically Filter in Jet Reports Using a Drop Down-List
This blog provides step-by step instructions on how to create a dropdown list for end users to use to filter a Jet Report without the end user needing Jet Reports license. As a report designer, when working with Jet Global’s Jet Reports, it can be time consuming to create multiple versions of the same report… Continue reading How to Dynamically Filter in Jet Reports Using a Drop Down-List
How to Decipher an EDI Functional Acknowledgement
Reading a Functional Acknowledgement When sending an EDI document such as an 810 – a sales invoice –the Trade Partner will generally send back a 997 Functional Acknowledgment (FA) in acknowledgement of receipt. The Trade Partner will tell you whether the document was Accepted, Accepted with Errors, or Rejected. Some Trade Partners will also give… Continue reading How to Decipher an EDI Functional Acknowledgement
Dynamics NAV EDI Functional Acknowledgement Status Page
Lanham’s EDI includes several underutilized tools. One of those is the Functional Acknowledgement (FA) Status Page. When you send an EDI document such as an 810 – a sales invoice – the receiver will send back a 997 Functional Acknowledgment to acknowledge receipt of the document. Figure 1 – The Functional Acknowledgement Status Page in… Continue reading Dynamics NAV EDI Functional Acknowledgement Status Page