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Automotive EDI.
Handled by Roundhouse.
Automotive EDI supports parts ordering, shipment communication and billing between suppliers and their business customers. Roundhouse performs the agreed document processing, distinguishing aftermarket retail orders from schedule-driven manufacturing accounts.
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Aftermarket orders and production schedules need different handling.
A parts retailer’s purchase order and a manufacturer’s delivery schedule are not interchangeable instructions. We establish the account’s actual document flow before processing. Part references, locations, release identifiers and approved quantities need to remain connected so one schedule update is not mistaken for an additional independent order.
A revised release for a specific destination.
A customer changes the quantity due to one receiving location. Your team confirms the fulfillment decision, and we process the relevant update using the assigned references. We do not add the revised quantity to the previous release unless that is how the account’s instructions define it.
We do the EDI work. Your team stays in control.
Provide customer part cross-references, ship-to locations, release details and actual shipped quantities. For schedule-based accounts, confirm the scope and interpretation of forecast versus firm shipping instructions during onboarding. We agree supported messages and connectivity before committing to a program.
Roundhouse works through setup and testing, receives the agreed incoming documents, prepares outgoing records and reviews available technical responses. We bring exceptions back to your team for a decision. Our role is hands-on processing, not simply giving you software to operate.
Automotive EDI document reference
These are relevant document functions, not a universal mandate for this industry. Your customer’s current implementation guide determines the versions, required fields, timing and documents in your account. Additional messages are agreed during setup.
| Code | Document | Role in the workflow |
|---|---|---|
| 850 | Purchase Order | Receive the buyer’s order and retain its item, quantity and destination references. |
| 830 | Planning Schedule with Release Capability | Handle the assigned planning or release message using the customer’s program rules. |
| 862 | Shipping Schedule | Process the assigned detailed shipping schedule separately from the broader plan. |
| 856 | Ship Notice/Manifest (ASN) | Prepare the shipment record from confirmed packing and shipping details. |
| 810 | Invoice | Send approved billing quantities, prices and references. |
| 997 | Functional Acknowledgment | Review technical receipt and syntax status; this is not payment or commercial acceptance. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Automotive EDI FAQs
Do all automotive customers use the same EDI documents?
No. Aftermarket retailers and manufacturing programs can use different order and schedule flows. We review your assigned account requirements.
Is a planning schedule the same as a purchase order?
No. Its purpose and commitment rules depend on the agreed program; it should not automatically be processed as a new standalone purchase order.
Can you process parts orders for retail customers?
Yes. Roundhouse handles the agreed wholesale order, shipment and invoice workflow for parts suppliers.
Do we need to operate your EDI software for automotive orders?
No. Roundhouse performs the agreed EDI work. Your team provides accurate product and shipment data and approves commercial decisions; you do not need to install or learn our EDI software.
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