Orin I have no problem with defending standards, but charging hundreds of dollars for something that would take 15 minutes to make freely available online is not correct.
Current cost of the electronic version is $820.00 The book is ONLY $168.00 https://store.nmfta.org/default.aspx?CategoryID=25 If they are really interested in encouraging the use of these codes, they should be free... To: <[email protected]> From: "Orin Rehorst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date sent: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:38:36 -0500 Subject: [EDI-L] FW: SCAC CODE LIST > I spoke with the NMFTA just now. There is no change in their operations. > You can call them and they will give you a code or two at no charge. > Call 866-411-6332 and press 1, then 4, I believe.) > > As EDI professionals, it behooves each one of us to defend the > standards. Use of proper SCAC codes is very important. Organizations > that use SCAC codes should buy the book or CD from the NMFTA. My > organization just bought another book this year. If clients want us to > take shortcuts, here is what to do. Do not "just say OK." Instead, > engage them in an intelligent conversation. Describe the benefits they > receive when the standards are used correctly. If they insist on the > shortcut, go ahead. At least you've done you job as a professional. I > recommend making a note of your recommendation in appropriate documents. > > For truckers that do not have SCAC codes we are left to issue a code. Do > so and apply the correct qualifier. BTW, there are companies that > require valid SCAC codes. Otherwise the trucker may not transport their > cargo. > > Regards, > Orin > > Orin Rehorst > > * e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ( Phone: (713)670-2443 > 7 Fax: (713)670-2457 > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Orin Rehorst > Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 2:14 PM > To: 'jsokol' > Subject: RE: SCAC CODE LIST > > Where did you get that information please? > > I checked with http://www.nmfta.org/ and saw no difference. I will call > them Monday and verify. > > Regards, > Orin > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of jsokol > Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 12:24 PM > To: Orin Rehorst > Subject: Re: SCAC CODE LIST > > --- In [email protected], "Orin Rehorst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Ah, don't be guessin' about SCAC codes. Ask the carrier or do it right > > and go to the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, keepers of > the > > list. > > > > Regards, > > > > Orin Rehorst > > > > It's better to go to the Carrier. > > The NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association) is pretty tough > to work with. > > Since Freight has been deregulated SCAC codes are now not held by them > any longer and companies can basically use whatever they want in most > cases. There are some exceptions. As a result when I consulted their > list at a clients site, the list had shrunk from a phone book sized > tome to 2 pages!! They didn't even have FEDEX listed! > > > > > > ... > Please use the following Message Identifiers as your subject prefix: <SALES>, > <JOBS>, <LIST>, <TECH>, <MISC>, <EVENT>, <OFF-TOPIC> > > Job postings are welcome, but for job postings or requests for work: <JOBS> > IS REQUIRED in the subject line as a prefix. > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > __________ NOD32 2623 (20071029) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > Earl Wertheimer [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.spe-edi.com ... Please use the following Message Identifiers as your subject prefix: <SALES>, <JOBS>, <LIST>, <TECH>, <MISC>, <EVENT>, <OFF-TOPIC> Job postings are welcome, but for job postings or requests for work: <JOBS> IS REQUIRED in the subject line as a prefix. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
