What does eToys require?

Typical Document Flow

eToys will initiate the process with an electronic transmission of the Purchase Order (an EDI PO). You receive the order, case it and print UCC-128 labels. The order is packed and the UCC-128 labels are placed on the cartons. The cartons are then shipped to eToys and you transmit an Advanced Ship Notice electronically. After the shipment has been sent, you transmit an electronic Invoice for the goods. These electronic documents are sent in a standard Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) format.
 
***Note: Some vendors may vary depending on merchandise and agreement with eToys. The documents listed are typically what eToys requires. EasyLink is capable of handling the other documents as well.
 

eToys Transactions

Inbound Transactions (eToys sends to You, the Vendor)

Purchase Order (850)
Rather than the old method of paper Purchase Orders, eToys send Purchase Orders via EDI. EDI Purchase Orders increase accuracy on the orders and speeds up the time it takes a product to reach the market. Purchase Orders provide you with Ship Dates, Cancel Dates, Ship To locations, Item information and quantities requested.

Purchase Order Change (860)
If eToys needs to make changes to a Purchase Order after they have sent it to you, eToys will send a Purchase Order Change. This document will detail all the changes eToys wishes to make.

Product Activity Data (852)
eToys can send this report to vendors who wish to be updated on a regular basis regarding how well their products are selling once they reach the retail market. Many vendors find this report useful in understanding sales trends and forecasting future revenue.

Outbound Transactions (You, the Vendor send to eToys)

Advanced Ship Notice (856)
The Advanced Ship Notice is an EDI document transmitted to eToys to let eToys know when a shipment is coming and enable them to scan the barcode to obtain a list of what is contained in the carton. It is imperative that this document is received by eToys prior to their receipt of the shipment and it is imperative that the information on the Advanced Ship Notice is accurate.
  
Invoice (810)
eToys no longer uses the paper invoice. Invoice information is now sent electronically through the EDI 810 (invoice) document. This document is imported automatically into eToys' accounting system—this improved method of submitting invoices enhances accuracy and cuts down the amount of time it takes for a vendor to receive payment.

How can EasyLink simplify these requirements for you?

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