Seamless EDI integration with 3M Australia
B2BE supports 3M Australia’s global operations with scalable EDI and supply chain automation solutions. Through this collaboration, suppliers benefit from streamlined electronic document exchange, reduced manual processing, and improved data accuracy. B2BE’s platform ensures suppliers can meet the company’s evolving business and compliance requirements while enhancing operational efficiency and visibility across the supply chain.
3M Australia is part of the global 3M network which is a science-driven company operating in over 70 countries and serving nearly every industry, including healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and electronics. In Australia, they work closely with suppliers who share its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. 3M and its suppliers built this partnership on mutual goals of delivering value-added products and services that support customer satisfaction and global competitiveness.
To trade with 3M Australia, these are the document types that you will be exchanging:
- 850 Purchase Order
- 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgement
- 856 Advance Ship Notice
- 810 Invoice
3M requires all Source-to-Pay transactions to be processed electronically via platforms such as Ariba, EDI, or Supply Network Collaboration (SNC). This includes purchase orders, acknowledgements, invoices, and payments.
Supplier Expectations and Collaboration
3M Australia partners with suppliers who deliver value-added products and services that enhance innovation, meet customer expectations, and support global competitiveness. Suppliers are expected to comply with the company’s ethical standards, legal requirements, and sustainability policies, including workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
By integrating with 3M through B2BE, suppliers gain a competitive edge by automating key processes, improving compliance, and building stronger, more resilient supply chain relationships.
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Ready to streamline your operations and connect with 3M Australia? Contact us today to learn how B2BE’s EDI solutions can help your business grow and thrive within 3M’s expansive ecosystem.