EDI 852 files are typically provided on a weekly basis. These files are usually referred to as "product activity data." The challenge is that each retailer uses a slightly different format, data descriptions, and code identifiers. EDI 852 files routinely contain the following information.

For each item
- Item description
- Item UPC

Data can be summarized by:
- Store
- Distribution center

Key product activity measures
- Quantity sold ($)
- Quantity sold (units)
- Quantity on hand ($)
- Quantity on hand (units)
- Quantity on order ($)
- Quantity on order (units)
- Quantity received ($)
- Quantity received (units)

Key forecast measures
- Quantity ($)
- Quantity (units)

Key metrics which can be calculated to evaluate performance against goal
- Days supply
- Weeks supply
- Sell-thru percentage (%)
- Sales to forecast variance
- Month to date (MTD)sales
- Quarter to date (QTD) sales
- Year to date (YTD) sales
- This month vs. last month
- This quarter vs. last quarter
- This year vs. last year

Work efficiently with EDI 852 data requires a good analysis tool like Accelerated Analytics. Otherwise the merchandise planner is left to sort through line after line of data to find problems and opportunities. By using Accelerated Analytics the routine tasks of formatting and consolidating data are eliminated, and exception logic can be used to save time.

The Accelerated Analytics teams understands how to work with EDI 852 data. We eliminate all the headaches and give you the preformatted reports you need to run your business.

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