Affiliated Foods Inc is committed to the continuous improvement of all its business processes. This dedication has resulted in an initiative toward electronic communications both within the company and with business-to-business relationships. Such electronic communications with our suppliers and trading partners are accomplished via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

EDI provides a flexible and industry-recognized standard for transmitting an extensive selection of electronic commerce documents. This benefits all parties involved by reducing the high operational costs of paper driven processes and systems. Today, all purchase orders and invoices are transmitted through the EDI systems, and new potential suppliers must have EDI capabilities prior to conducting business with Affiliated Foods Inc. Other departments currently benefiting from EDI processes include Bank ACH / EFT and Accounts Payable.

About EDI at Affiliated Foods Inc
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) provides the standard--ANSI X12, versions 4010UCS through 5010, by which Affiliated Foods Inc conducts its Business-to-Business electronic commerce. This information has been designed to provide our suppliers and trading partners with the general information and the technical documentation that is required to successfully participate in an EDI relationship.

Electronic Data Interchange has proven to be the most efficient way of conducting business with our supplier community. This system of exchanging business documentation such as purchase orders, invoices, etc. not only improves our customer service but also allows us to lower our expenses and increase productivity.

If your company is not currently EDI capable, there are many reputable third party suppliers. Contact us if you need a recommendation.

EDI Department Information

EDI Documents currently in process:
820 UCS Payment Order / Remittance Advice
875 UCS Grocery Product Purchase Order
880 UCS Grocery Product Invoice
997 Functional Acknowledgement

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