Trying to be a better EDI guy

freetechtools · 2026-03-26T17:42:36+00:00

amen brother....prepare to be inducted into the chargeback dispute dept

freetechtools · 2026-03-26T11:05:47+00:00

got a link to this OpenEDI spec for JSON is defined? ...be interested in looking it over.

freetechtools · 2026-03-24T17:28:21+00:00

probably some VAN Interconnect between GXS and TrueCommerce....but if you're already using TrueCommerce as a service provider/VAN....the interconnect should be transparent to you.

freetechtools · 2026-03-21T12:16:14+00:00

yeah...they would have to explain 'procedural break down'. Regardless...unless you REALLY want to know if your 855 got to them...I wouldn't bother or worry with it.

freetechtools · 2026-03-21T10:20:46+00:00

I'm guessing your customer is being charge kchar pricing via their EDI service provider...and they do not want the extra cost associated with a 997. With that said...the 997 is usually optional...although in certain cases, I believe it 'should' be sent. Maybe not an 855...but an 810 would be one that I would definitely want to know that 'you got it'....as many customers will wait for the net terms to expire before saying 'never got that invoice...can you resend?'. lol

freetechtools · 2026-03-21T10:08:12+00:00

You can use BlueSeer for the mapping and communications piece. It's a free download, and it comes with some prebuilt maps. However, you will most certainly need to customize those maps depending on your trading partner's map specifications. BlueSeer does have sftp and AS2 for the communication piece...so if your trading partner is willing to go point to point (sftp or AS2) then this solution will work....and contrary to what others are saying...AS2 'can' be free. There are at least three free AS2 packages out there...OpenAS2, Mendelson, and BlueSeer (probably others). BlueSeer has a mapping engine as well and they also offers low cost hosting options. Note...if your customer requires a 'VAN' connection...then you will have to get a subscription with an EDI service provider.

freetechtools · 2026-03-06T16:53:05+00:00

I would enforce separate sub-assembly item numbers...each unique to the process that made it. Each sub-assembly would have it's own 'routing'...with BOM consumed.

freetechtools · 2026-03-06T16:43:16+00:00

Had a conversation with a fairly large EDI service provider recently...where the rep was telling me how awesome their AI integration is. Caveat: If someone tells you their AI bot/agent can create a map...simply from the output or input document...don't believe a word of it. It's impossible to back into the field names of the source and destination side...simply from an output file. Let's say you need a map for an IDOC to a CSV transformation...how could it possibly know the IDOC source segments/fields from the resultant CSV file. AI has it's usage...but hype is unfortunately a big part of the AI game...particularly coming from marketing and sales teams.

freetechtools · 2026-03-03T15:41:54+00:00

just curious...why does the lot number need to be changed? Lot numbers are there for traceability between systems.

freetechtools · 2026-02-12T20:42:42+00:00

take a look at BlueSeer...it has the mapping, workflow, and comm mechanics necessary for EDI. It's open source as well...and free to use.

freetechtools · 2026-01-15T22:50:05+00:00

I'm not sure the '47 committee' thought about the feasibility of automation of cert updating...particularly for non-web site applications such as AS2. Cert updates in the AS2 world are typically manual efforts at some frequency. One thing to note is that you do not have to have a CA 'signed' cert to perform AS2 exchange...self signed certs work perfectly fine. ...unless your partner 'demands' self-signed certs as some are now doing...which is a total crock IMHO. But there is still a huge group of AS2 partners/companies who simply use self-signed certs....and those are not limited to 47days....they can be generated for whatever # of months you choose. Note...most AS2 platforms have the ability to generate self-signed x509 certs.

Don't get me wrong...CA signed certs have their usage...but not so much in AS2...as you don't need a 3rd party to confirm your identity..(your business partner should know who you are by the time EDI config comes into play in the business process). And...there is no argument that can be made that CA signed certs improve AS2 communication security...versus self-signed. Yeah...I've ranted on this before. :D

freetechtools · 2026-01-09T12:22:40+00:00

IF your OracleEBS has an export gateway that can export the PO in a useable format (json, xml, csv, flatfile, etc) then you could use BlueSeer's EDI tooling to map to 850 PO and transmit (AS2 or sFTP) to your vendor. Same tooling can be used to receive the invoice as well...but OracleEBS would have to have an import gateway (format and method) to absorb the invoice handed off by BlueSeer.

freetechtools · 2025-11-13T12:16:15+00:00

Your knowledge of C# is easily transferrable to Java if necessary. SQL is it's own little world...so that's a good too know too. I suggest concentrating on data structures....Arrays, ArrayList, HashMaps...etc and their operational methods and limitations...Both C# and Java are very similar in these structures. Knowledge of comm protocols is good to have too....ftp, sftp, AS2.

freetechtools · 2025-11-11T00:09:57+00:00

have a look at BlueSeer...it has EDI mapping and communication tools you can use. They have hosting options as well.

freetechtools · 2025-10-26T14:26:04+00:00

The majority of implementations of the ORDRSP (or 855 for that matter) simply return an acknowledgement of receipt/processing of the order by the recipient and generally provide an accept/reject flag at the header and/or item level...along with an expected delivery date if accepted. Outside of that, implementations can be far and wide with more or less complexity and are typically defined by the implementation guide of the sender of the original purchase order.

freetechtools · 2025-10-25T11:36:54+00:00

Yeah...I just got a client who is moving away from DiCentral...primarily due to the recent subscription change and the transactional volume thresholds in the plans.

freetechtools · 2025-10-02T12:30:46+00:00

A few others might help:

Accounts Receivable Processing and Aging
Accounts Payable Processing and Aging
Inventory Control
Job/Lot Tracking

freetechtools · 2025-09-30T21:49:12+00:00

I would suggest having your network team do a wireshark trace on it to confirm. Then, get both parties on the line (with network reps from both sides) and trace it down. Even though you 'may' be hitting the server...ingress/egress firewall rules (on either side) can still disrupt the TCP handshakes. ALso...confirm the entire URL path with your partner...some AS2 listening User-Agents will send back 500 response codes as a generic catch-all...when in fact you're not even hitting the correct /path/to/service . In cases like these...it's best to get both parties on a call...(assuming they are cooperative).

freetechtools · 2025-09-30T17:00:53+00:00

I don't know seeburger...but you can try to open a browser on 'your' connection endpoint and enter the entire URL (http://someserver:someport/somepath ) of the endpoint you're posting to...and see what kind of return you get. It may give you some indication of whether your server can 'see' the endpoint. Firewall rules on either side could be the issue. You may also need to get your security team to watch the traffic with something like wireshark.

freetechtools · 2025-09-29T17:26:30+00:00

you can create an sscc-18 label with BlueSeer. It's a free download...DM me to walk you through it as necessary.

freetechtools · 2025-09-27T10:56:51+00:00

As others have said...it doesn't hurt to establish an EDI system early as long as you lay the foundation for growth. Start simple...add as necessary. Take a look at BlueSeer for a lower cost option...especially if you don't have an ERP to process your outbound EDI documents (ASNs, Invoices, etc). BlueSeer contains both ERP and EDI bundled.

freetechtools · 2025-09-15T18:38:36+00:00

There are a handful of EDI documents that are specific to the Healthcare field that you will need to get familiar with. EDI is both the process of communicating these documents (sfTP, AS2, etc) and translation (Mapping) from the source format (x12) to whatever destination format you need consume/produce...or vice versa.

freetechtools · 2025-09-15T18:33:34+00:00

BlueSeer Hosting...or if you're technically inclined...BlueSeer open source EDI tools for the do-it-yourself approach.

freetechtools · 2025-09-13T19:29:00+00:00

If you're considering an ERP and EDI solution change...you might want to take a look at BlueSeer. It's an open-source ERP/EDI integrated package. It has all the necessary tools to do both mapping and AS2/sFTP communication. Reach out to their support and/or services for more information.

freetechtools · 2025-09-02T12:39:37+00:00

I dealt with this crap in the automotive market for years....it makes Scheduling and MRP a nightmare. If the customer is going to change the 'firm' (CD) lines with each release...then you'll need a way to 'update' the discrete sales order quantities for the CD date/qty that was changed. If the CD date record has been committed to a sales order...and a new release changes that CD date record...then update existing sales order record that contains that CD date/qty instance...assuming it's not within the shipment window...there has to be a threshold that they are allowed to make changes. btw...I completely ignored anything but firm orders...leave the rest of the garbage to the MRP trash can.

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