Material Release, Delivery Schedule (830, DELFOR)

The 830/DELFOR transaction establishes the data contents of the Planning Schedule with Release Capability Transaction Set (830) and the Delivery Forecast (DELFOR) for use within the context of an EDI environment. The planning agent sends this transaction to the customer. The message contains product delivery requirements for short-term and long-term scheduling. It allows the customer to plan production and forecast shipping requirements according to the conditions of the contract or purchase order.

The buyer or planner informs the customer of:

• Previously received quantities.

• Packaging requirements.

• Requested ship and delivery dates.

Upon receipt of this transaction, the customer can:

• Plan for future requirements to purchase raw materials for production to fabricate and deliver articles in accordance with the delivery instructions.

• Know whether the instructions are related to forecast or firm delivery

• Synchronize the material flow between the buyer and customer.