ANSI Flow

Question 1

Explain the process illustrated in the diagram.

Answer 1

The process begins with the customer initiating a Request for Quotation (840) to the online shopping cart system. The system responds to this request with a Response for Request (843). The customer then places a Purchase Order Request (850), and the system acknowledges this with a PO Acknowledgement/Response (855). If the customer needs to make changes, they send a PO Change Request (860), and the system responds with a PO Change Request Response (865). Once the order is ready for shipment, the system sends an Advanced Shipment Notice (ASN 856) to the customer. The system also sends price information (832) and finally, the invoice (810) to complete the transaction.

Question 2

What is the first step the customer takes in this process?

Answer 2

The customer sends a Request for Quotation (840).

Question 3

What does the online shopping cart system send after receiving the Request for Quotation?

Answer 3

It sends a Response for Request (843).

Question 4

What document does the customer send to place an order?

Answer 4

Purchase Order Request (850).

Question 5

How does the online shopping cart system acknowledge the purchase order?

Answer 5

By sending a PO Acknowledgement/Response (855).

Question 6

What document is sent if the customer needs to change their purchase order?

Answer 6

PO Change Request (860).

Question 7

What does the system send in response to a PO Change Request?

Answer 7

PO Change Request Response (865).

Question 8

What is sent to the customer before the order is shipped?

Answer 8

Advanced Shipment Notice (ASN 856).

Question 9

What information is provided to the customer along with the shipment notice?

Answer 9

Price (832).

Question 10

What is the final document sent to the customer to complete the transaction?

Answer 10

Invoice (810).