5. FCB2B 810 Invoice vs. Manual Accounts Payable The FCB2B 810 automates the billing and payment cycle.
• Manual Process: The supplier prints and mails a paper invoice. The retailer’s accounts payable (AP) team manually keys the invoice data into their system and then spends time trying to match it with the PO and the receiving documents. This three-way match is the primary source of AP processing friction and delays. • FCB2B Automation: The 810 is transmitted directly to the retailer’s AP system. The system automatically performs the three-way match against the original 850 PO and the 856 ASN. If the documents align, the invoice is approved for payment instantly, reducing days of processing time to minutes, improving cash flow management, and decreasing administrative costs. 6. FCB2B 997 Functional Acknowledgment vs. Manual Confirmation The FCB2B 997 is simple but vital for process assurance. • Manual Process: After sending a fax or email, one must wait for a phone call or response to confirm the document was received and understood. • FCB2B Automation: The 997 is automatically generated by the receiving system immediately upon processing any FCB2B document. It acts as a digital receipt, confirming that the document was technically readable and accepted. This non- repudiation eliminates all doubt about transmission success and removes the need for tedious follow-up communications. The Bottom Line: Strategic Automation By automating the exchange of the FCB2B document set, businesses transform their operation from a series of manual handoffs to a single, fluid digital transaction. This shift results in: • Cost Savings: Lower administrative and labor costs. • Data Integrity: Near-perfect accuracy across all transactions. • Speed & Agility: Faster order fulfillment and inventory turnover. • Scalability: The ability to easily onboard new trading partners and handle increased transaction volume without adding staff. FCB2B is not just a technological choice; it is a strategic imperative that provides the operational efficiency required to thrive in the modern, interconnected supply chain. Visit our website at www.fcb2b.info and explore the “Resources” section to learn more about FCB2B. For a list of companies that are supporting the industry by providing B2B services visit our Champions section under “The Members > Champions”. Discover how FCB2B can streamline your business operations. Contact Lewis Davis at 762-209- 3063, or ldavis@wfca.org to learn more.
26 Premier Flooring Retailer tise | 2026 “ FCB2B isn’t just about going paperless—it replaces error-prone human intervention with instant system-to-system communication.”
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