Data Synchronization
Eliminate inefficiencies, inaccuracies, and errors by getting your data in sync with Leviton.
Were you aware that thousands of hours and millions of dollars are spent each year in the business world trying to resolve discrepancies caused by mis-matched and out-of-synch data? Eliminate inefficiencies, inaccuracies, and errors by getting your data in sync with Leviton today! Email Leviton’s e-Commerce team to inquire about how to start synching your data, and experience some of these great business benefits.
- Save on purchase order and invoice errors due to outdated information
- Save manpower hours by eliminating labor-intensive processes
- Speed up time to market with quick access to accurate product data
- Reduce inbound freight costs
- Reduce the number of out of stocks
Electronic Data Interchange
EDI- Electronic Data Interchange, simply defined, is the electronic transfer of documents from business to business. Leviton supports all major transactions to provide an efficient exchange of B2B documents with its trading partners.
Benefits of transacting business via EDI with Leviton
- Reduce transaction costs
- Improve accuracy
- Synchronize pricing as well as product data
- Increase efficiencies realized through the order entry and AP/AR processes
- Reduce paper
Benefits of some of our most widely used documents
EDI 850 (Purchase Order)
- Split order to multiple locations
- Place orders using shipment release dates
- Expedited shipping options
- Drop Shipments
- Automated pricing/quote resolution
EDI 810 (Outbound Invoice)
- No snail mail!- invoices delivered same day as shipment
- Payment terms included
- Complete invoice accuracy
EDI 856 (Advance Ship Notice)
- Includes carton weight & piece count
- UCC-128 label information
- Small Parcel tracking info
- Delivery date included
All EDI Documents Supported By Leviton
810-Invoice 820-Remittance Advice 844-Request for Credit
845-Pricing 849-Credit Response 850-Purchase Order
852-Product Activity/POS 855-Purchase Order Acknowledgement
856-Advance Ship Notice 997-Functional Acknowledgement
VMI
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a streamlined approach to inventory management and order fulfillment.
A true value add in automated inventory management, VMI creates an open line between parallel functions at your company and Leviton. VMI is a sophisticated, highly-collaborative arrangement that reduces your overhead by having Leviton assist you with your inventory management, forecasting and order entry functions.
Speeds Transactions
- Streamlines communication between customer and supplier
- Automates the order cycle
- Improves data accuracy
- Frees up staff to work on more productive activities
Inventory Management
- Helps you reduce inventory levels
- Reduces inventory obsolescence
- Improves inventory turns & fill rate
- Decreases lost sales
Receiving
- PO acknowledgement advises you of what’s been ordered
- Advance Ship Notice speeds up receiving
- Bar Coding cuts warehousing costs
Error Reduction
- Data entry mistakes are avoided
- Data between partners is kept in-sync
Resources
Leviton has several ways to help you go green by ridding yourself of paper transactions.
How can we help you?
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