Sales and stock turns will increase and better service will be provided to our customers by electronically exchanging key business documents and information. Following industry standards for EDI and UPC technology is the backbone to a successful EDI program. Non-warehoused items with a recurring demand are replenished to the stores through Vendor managed replenishment. The Buyer and the Vendor determine each store's replenishable assortment and model stock levels. Sales information for all Vendor styles in all stores are sent via 852 EDI transactions.
Merchandise is shipped directly to each store against a pre-established Open Purchase Order.
Set and monitor EDI and merchandise performance objectives with the Buyer and EDI Business Team. Ship Basic Stock Orders complete in 3-5 business days. Ship Special or Promotional Orders complete within the requested shipping dates. The VICS EDI mapping guides for version 4010 is found on our web page. The Department of Treasury has issued regulations governing EFT which can be located at 31 Code of Federal Regulations Part 208.