EDI ANSI X12 870 – Order Status Report

Overview

The EDI ANSI X12 870 – Order Status Report is an electronic transaction used by suppliers or logistics partners to provide buyers with updates on the status of previously placed orders. It communicates critical milestones such as order acceptance, backorders, shipment progress, cancellations, or delays.

With TraceLink’s Opus Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ architecture, the EDI ANSI X12 870 transaction provides real-time visibility into order fulfillment across global suppliers, contract manufacturers (CMOs), and 3PLs—helping supply chain teams proactively manage exceptions, improve planning, and enhance customer satisfaction.
 

Key Use Cases

• Send real-time updates on purchase orders placed via EDI ANSI X12 850.
• Notify buyers of order acceptance, partial fulfillment, or backorder status.
• Communicate changes to expected ship or delivery dates.
• Provide visibility into delays, cancellations, or substitutions.
• Track order progress across multi-tier suppliers and logistics partners.
• Reduce manual follow-ups and improve customer service responsiveness.
   

Data Elements Included

An EDI ANSI X12 870 – Order Status Report transaction includes:

• Purchase Order Reference Number: Identifies the original order being updated.
• Order Status Codes: Indicates the current status (e.g., accepted, shipped, delayed, backordered, cancelled).
• Line-Item Status: Status by product line, including quantity accepted, shipped, or backordered.
• Expected Ship and Delivery Dates: Updated timelines for order fulfillment.
• Item Identifiers: GTIN, SKU, NDC, or internal product codes.
• Location Information: Ship-from and ship-to addresses or facility codes.
• Carrier and Tracking Info (if available): For shipped orders, includes carrier name and tracking number.
• Reference Numbers: Related to ASN (EDI 856), invoice (EDI 810), or shipment documents.
   

Benefits of EDI ANSI X12 870 – Order Status Report

• Provides real-time visibility into order progress across global partners.
• Reduces manual inquiries and follow-ups between buyers and suppliers.
• Improves planning and inventory management with timely fulfillment updates.
• Enhances customer service by proactively communicating delays or changes.
• Supports exception management by identifying issues early in the order lifecycle.
   

How TraceLink Supports EDI ANSI X12 870 – Order Status Report

TraceLink’s Opus Platform, powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, enables secure, automated, and scalable order status reporting through:

• Real-time integration with ERP, OMS, and WMS systems for automated status updates.
• Line-level order tracking for detailed visibility into each item’s fulfillment status.
• Secure and compliant data exchange with full audit trails.
• Order status dashboards for monitoring fulfillment performance and exceptions.
• Global partner enablement via a single integration point—connect once to TraceLink and reach all your suppliers, CMOs, and logistics providers.
   

Explore More EDI ANSI X12 Capabilities

• EDI ANSI X12 850 – Purchase Orders: Automate order placement and reduce procurement errors.
• EDI ANSI X12 856 – Advance Ship Notice: Provide shipment details and packaging structure ahead of delivery.
• EDI ANSI X12 810 – Invoice: Streamline billing and reduce disputes with electronic invoicing.
• EDI ANSI X12 830 – Forecast Planning Schedule Response: Share demand forecasts to improve supplier planning.
• EDI ANSI X12 846 – Inventory Balance Report: Access real-time inventory visibility across supply chain nodes.
• EDI ANSI X12 870 – Order Status Report: Gain real-time updates on order fulfillment and exceptions.

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