edi / wEB CONNECTIVITY
Carriers are required to accept shipment tenders and provide status updates electronically via the Internet. Carriers meeting internal selection criteria are also eligible for EDI connectivity. Please inquire with Ryders Supply Chain Solutions Carrier Relations Department at 616-494-7856 for further information on EDI set-ups.
Information sent to our Carrier Partners...
- Shipment Tenders (email)
- Tendered with 1 hour accept / reject window. An 80% acceptance rate is required.
- Contains a complete snap-shot of the shipment including origin and destination information, weight, temperature requirements, the shipment rate, reference numbers, and pickup / deilvery appointments.
- Final Rate Confirmations (email)
- Transmitted after the carrier marks a shipment as "delivered" and contains the final rate / fuel surcharge calculations.
Our Carrier Partners Provide Us With...
- Actual arrival times (deliveries only) within 12 hours of event either by EDI or Web update.
- Immediate notification of any in-transit delays
- A single, accurate freight invoice
Additional Carrier Benefits (optional):
- Free Web Settlement (Internet invoicing - eliminate paperwork and shorten the payment cycle!)
- Broadcast Tendering
- Spot-Bid Tendering
Available EDI Transaction Sets:
- EDI 204's (Shipment Tender)
- EDI 214's (Status Update)
- EDI 210’s (Electronic Invoicing)
All EDI set-ups are coordinated by our internal EDI department.