Suppliers can provide an electronic notification to ZF that they have shipped against a material release. This information can then provide a clearer picture to ZF of what material can be expected and when.
Overview
A number of Logistics and Finance related processes can also be conducted in a digital manner utilizing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
For suppliers who are not technically capable, or who do not wish to utilize a traditional direct EDI connection, SupplyOn WebEDI can be used as an alternative.
To learn more please visit the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) page.
Click on the below process types to learn more:
Advanced Shipping Notifications
Delivery Schedules
ZF can provide suppliers with the required delivery date and quantity for the required materials. This then provides the supplier the exact short-term requirements from ZF, as well as demand forecasts to plan production (for longer-term delivery schedules).
Invoicing & Credit Notes
Suppliers can provide electronic invoices to ZF which are then processed by ZF’s Finance department. ZF can also provide electronic credit notes to suppliers for stock movements (in conjunction with Consignment) and purchase orders.
Note: Regardless of whether ZF is exchanging invoice data or credit note data with a supplier, the message format is the same.
Order Information
ZF can provide suppliers with the required delivery date and quantity for the required materials for individual purchase orders.
Stock Movements
ZF can inform a supplier automatically of changes in the level of their consignment stock at ZF, including both consumption and as well as additions through shipment receipts.
Note: This is used only for consignment parts with suppliers that have a valid consignment agreement with ZF.
Benefits
Transmission of these data types via EDI provides both ZF and suppliers with a number of benefits...
- Secure and seamless data transfer
- Elimination of manual email processes
Contact
The EDI interface or SupplyOn WebEDI connection are used to cover processes digitally within an existing supplier relationship. The registration for the connection of these processes has to be initiated by ZF. For questions on the registration process, please contact your respective ZF Buyer.