Dick Smith eBusiness

The purpose of this page is to provide information and resources to assist Dick Smith's Trading Partners determine which method they would like to use to trade electronically with Dick Smith.

Trade Partners have two options, 'webforms' (free online solution) and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) these are explained in more detail below.

Documents currently transacted through the Dick Smith eBusiness Gateway include:

• Purchase Order
• Purchase Order Change
• Purchase Order Response
• Invoice

'webforms'

'webforms' is ideal for Trade Partners who are yet to become EDI capable and a natural replacement for fax and email. 'webforms' is a new and exciting web based application which has been introduced FREE of CHARGE for all Dick Smith's Trade Partners. 'webforms' provides Trade Partners with an opportunity to trade electronically and enjoy similar benefits to those engaged in EDI with Dick Smith.

In addition to the benefits associated with EDI, 'webforms' provides:

• An alternative to the unreliable transmission of fax and email
• Traceability of transactional documents
• Increased security of key business information

  Transitioning from fax or email to 'webforms' (48KB)
  'webforms' quick reference guide (87KB)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

EDI is an automated method of sending and receiving documents between Dick Smith and its Trade Partners. EDI is exchanged via Value Added Network providers (VANs). There is usually a charge from the VANs for setting up this service.

The potential benefits of engaging in EDI with Dick Smith includes:

• Reduced manual intervention
• Reduced duplication
• Process automation

  EDI Trade Partner Information Pack (1.50MB)