EDI is not just for IT. It’s your new secret weapon.

If you’re still stuck emailing PDFs or manually entering invoices and POs… you’re wasting time and leaking profit.

Here’s a cheat sheet of EDI document types every supply chain + finance leader should know.

(Bookmark this. Save your ops team hours.)

Ordering & Procurement

These forms trigger movement in your supply chain.

850 — Purchase Order

855 — PO Acknowledgment

856 — ASN (Advance Ship Notice)

860 — PO Change

865 — PO Change Acknowledgment

These codes keep buyer + seller in sync so shipments don’t go wrong before they even leave the dock.

Finance & Payments

No more "Did you get the invoice?" emails.

810 — Invoice

812 — Credit/Debit Adjustment

820 — Payment Remittance Advice

824 — Application Advice

997 — Functional Acknowledgment (aka: "Yes, we got it!")

Shipping & Logistics

Where the magic happens behind the scenes.

940 — Warehouse Shipping Order

945 — Shipping Advice

943 — Stock Transfer Shipment Advice

944 — Stock Transfer Receipt Advice

947 — Inventory Adjustment

204 — Carrier Load Tender

210 — Freight Invoice

214 — Shipment Status

Inventory & Product Management

Used for forecasting, planning, and keeping the right stuff in the right place.

846 — Inventory Inquiry

832 — Price/Sales Catalog

888 — Item Maintenance

889 — Promotion Announcement

Healthcare EDI (for HIPAA compliance)

Healthcare runs on these:

837 — Claim

835 — Payment Advice

270/271 — Eligibility Inquiry + Response

276/277 — Claim Status Inquiry + Response

At ActionEDI, we understand the unique challenges faced by SMEs. That’s why we’ve developed a cloud-based EDI solution specifically designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Here’s why ActionEDI is the go-to choice for SMEs:

Seamless Integration: Our platform integrates effortlessly with your existing systems, ensuring a smooth transition to EDI.Transparent Pricing: Unlike traditional EDI providers, we offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees, making EDI accessible for businesses of all sizes.24/7 Support: Our dedicated support team is available around the clock to assist you with any questions or issues.Unlimited Users and Trading Partners: With ActionEDI, you can add unlimited users and trading partners without incurring additional costs, ensuring that your business can grow without constraints.

Bottom Line:

If you want:

Shorter order cycles

Zero data entry errors

Full supply chain visibility

Faster cash flow…

You want EDI.

But traditional EDI providers? Too expensive, too rigid, too complicated.

That’s why I recommend ActionEDI.

No setup fees

Unlimited trading partners

Plug-and-play ERP, 3PL, and API integration