EDI 990, also known as the Response to Load Tender transaction set, is a crucial component in the logistics and transportation industry. This electronic document allows carriers to respond to load tenders (EDI 204) sent by shippers or third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
EDI 990 serves as a standardized method for carriers to:
By utilizing EDI 990, businesses can significantly enhance their communication efficiency and accuracy in the freight tendering process.
This electronic document complies with the ANSI X12 EDI specification.
All EDI documents are securely encrypted in transit, allowing trading partners to send sensitive data safely. By communicating the acceptance, rejection, and processing status of EDI transactions, it plays a critical role in ensuring efficient, accurate, and seamless data exchange between trading partners.
Rapid Response Times
Automate the load tender response process, enabling quicker decision-making and faster overall shipment processing.
Improved Accuracy
Eliminate manual data entry errors, ensuring that load tender responses are precise and reliable.
Enhanced Visibility
Gain real-time insights into carrier responses, allowing for better planning and resource allocation.
Streamlined Workflows
Integrate EDI 990 with your transportation management system (TMS) for seamless data flow and process automation.
Cost Reduction
Minimize administrative overhead and reduce costs associated with manual processing of load tender responses.
Better Carrier Relationships
Provide carriers with a standardized, efficient method to respond to load tenders, fostering stronger partnerships.
EDI 990 plays a vital role in the freight tendering process:
Load Tender Response: Carriers use EDI 990 to formally respond to load tenders (EDI 204) received from shippers or 3PLs.
Acceptance Confirmation: When a carrier accepts a load, they send an EDI 990 with an acceptance code, confirming their commitment to transport the freight.
Rejection Notification: If a carrier cannot accommodate a load, they use EDI 990 to reject the tender, often providing a reason code for the rejection.
Conditional Acceptance: Carriers may propose modifications to the original tender (e.g., different pickup time or rate) using EDI 990, allowing for negotiation.
Integration with TMS: EDI 990 data is typically integrated with transportation management systems, enabling automated updates of load statuses and facilitating efficient load planning.
The EDI 990 transaction set consists of several key segments:
ST – Transaction Set Header: Indicates the beginning of the EDI 990 transaction set.
B3 – Beginning Segment for Carrier’s Response to Load Tender: Contains essential information such as the load tender reference number and response type.
L11 – Business Instructions and Reference Number: Provides additional reference numbers and codes related to the load tender.
N9 – Reference Identification: Includes supplementary reference information.
V1 – Vessel Identification: Used when the shipment involves ocean transport.
SE – Transaction Set Trailer: Marks the end of the EDI 990 transaction set.
These segments work together to convey all necessary information for a comprehensive load tender response.
EDI 204 is the Load Tender transaction sent by shippers or 3PLs to carriers, while EDI 990 is the carrier’s response to that load tender.
Yes, carriers can use EDI 990 to accept part of a load tender, specifying which portions they can accommodate.
Absolutely. EDI 990 can be used for various transportation modes, including truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), rail, and ocean freight.
Response times can vary, but many shippers expect EDI 990 responses within 1-2 hours of sending the load tender, especially for time-sensitive shipments.
Implementing EDI 990 can significantly enhance your logistics operations, improving efficiency and strengthening carrier relationships. Whether you’re a shipper looking to streamline your tendering process or a carrier aiming to automate responses, EDI 990 is a powerful tool in modern transportation management.
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