Written for automotive businesses that have been asked to trade EDI, or that already do and want it to stop hurting. Where we cannot source a claim, this page marks the gap instead of guessing.
The EDI documents automotive runs on
| Set | Document | Why it matters here |
|---|---|---|
| 830 | Planning Schedule | The forecast the supply base builds against |
| 862 | Shipping Schedule | The near-term ship authorization against the 830 |
| 856 | Advanced Shipping Notice | What is arriving at the production line, and when |
| 861 | Receiving Advice | What was actually received |
| 850 | Purchase Order | Discrete orders where used |
| 855 | Purchase Order Acknowledgment | The confirmation |
| 846 | Inventory Status | Inventory level visibility |
| 832 | Product Catalog | Parts and pricing |
| 810 | Invoice | The bill |
| 210 | Freight Invoice | Carrier billing |
| 214 | Freight Shipping Status | Where the truck is |
| 864 | Text Message | Free-form notices |
Linked codes go to the full breakdown of that document: segments, and why one gets rejected.
Who you trade with
Manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, collaborating regionally and internationally. Because the industry is global, multiple document standards are in use: ANSI X12 and EDIFACT both, and the partner dictates which.
Frequently asked
+ Which EDI documents does automotive use?
The scheduling pair (830 planning schedule and 862 shipping schedule), the shipping pair (856 ship notice and 861 receiving advice), plus 850/855 ordering, 846 inventory, 832 catalog, 810 invoice, the freight documents 210 and 214, and the 864 for free-form notices.
+ Why does EDI matter for a supplier rating?
Visibility of inventory levels and notice of when shipments arrive at the production line positively impact your supplier rating, maintain shipment frequency and improve quality, which is what the OEM measures suppliers on.
+ Does automotive use X12 or EDIFACT?
Both. Due to the global nature of the automotive industry there are numerous communications and document standards in use today, and which one applies is set by the trading partner.
The other guides in this series
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