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Overview
The EDI ANSI X12 832 – Price/Sales Catalog transaction is used by suppliers or manufacturers to electronically share detailed product and pricing information with buyers, distributors, or trading partners. It includes product descriptions, item identifiers, unit pricing, packaging details, and applicable discounts—serving as a digital catalog that supports procurement, pricing validation, and contract alignment.
With TraceLink’s OPUS Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ architecture, the EDI 832 transaction enables real-time synchronization of product and pricing data across global supply chain partners—reducing errors, improving purchasing efficiency, and supporting compliance with contract pricing agreements.
Key Use Cases
- Share up-to-date product and pricing information with buyers and distributors.
- Publish contract pricing, promotional rates, or customer-specific pricing.
- Support catalog-driven procurement for e-commerce or ERP-integrated workflows.
- Enable pricing validation during purchase order and invoice processing.
- Streamline onboarding of new items or pricing updates across partner systems.
- Ensure consistency between supplier and buyer product data for compliance and traceability.
Data Elements Included
An EDI ANSI X12 832 – Price/Sales Catalog transaction includes:
- Catalog Identifier and Effective Dates: Reference number and validity period.
- Item Identifiers: GTIN, NDC, SKU, or internal product codes.
- Product Descriptions: Short and long descriptions, brand, and classification.
- Unit of Measure and Packaging: Each, case, pallet, and other packaging levels.
- Unit Pricing: Standard, contract, promotional, or tiered pricing.
- Discounts and Allowances: Volume-based or customer-specific pricing rules.
- Currency and Tax Information: For multi-country pricing alignment.
- Supplier and Buyer Identifiers: Organizational codes or GLNs.
- Status Codes: Indicate if an item is new, updated, or discontinued.
Benefits of EDI ANSI X12 832 – Price/Sales Catalog
- Ensures consistent product and pricing data across all trading partners.
- Automates catalog updates, eliminating manual spreadsheets and emails.
- Enables pricing validation across orders, invoices, and chargebacks.
- Improves procurement accuracy by aligning ERP and e-commerce systems.
- Supports compliance with contract pricing and customer-specific agreements.
How TraceLink Supports EDI ANSI X12 832 – Price/Sales Catalog
TraceLink’s OPUS Platform, powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, enables secure, automated, and scalable product and pricing synchronization:
- Real-time integration with ERP, product master, and pricing systems.
- Automated distribution of catalog updates to all connected trading partners.
- Support for complex pricing models including customer-specific and tiered pricing.
- Secure and compliant data exchange for regulated product categories.
- Catalog management dashboards to monitor update status, versioning, and partner adoption.
Explore More EDI ANSI X12 Capabilities
- EDI ANSI X12 850 – Purchase Orders: Automate order placement and reduce procurement errors.
- EDI ANSI X12 845 – Price Authorization Acknowledgement: Confirm or update requested pricing.
- EDI ANSI X12 810 – Invoice: Streamline billing and reduce disputes with electronic invoicing.
- EDI ANSI X12 844 – Price Authorization Request: Request approval for contract or promotional pricing.
- EDI ANSI X12 867 – Product Transfer and Resale Report: Track product movement and resale activity.
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