How does AscendTMS support EDI messaging such as EDI 214 or 210?

• A. Maps internal statuses to customer portals.
• B. Requires manual entry of EDI data.
• C. Enables sending and receiving EDI status updates and documents; maps to system fields.
• D. Does not support standard EDI formats.

Answer: (C)

EDI messaging in AscendTMS is about automated, standards-based data exchange with carriers and trading partners. It enables sending and receiving EDI status updates and documents, and it maps those EDI elements to the system’s fields so the TMS can interpret and display them automatically. For example, an EDI 214 Carrier Shipment Status Message can be received to update the shipment’s status (picked up, in transit, delivered) in AscendTMS, while an EDI 210 Freight Detail carries details like weights, equipment, and route information that the system maps into the appropriate shipment records. This setup eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and provides real-time visibility into shipments. The EDI data is aligned with internal fields so that both incoming and outgoing messages stay synchronized with the system data.