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Grainger EDI requirements

ANSI X12 · VAN / AS2 · Portal: Grainger Supplier Portal · Typical onboarding: 4–8 weeks

Grainger-specific compliance context

  • Grainger Supplier Portal is the vendor portal for certification and day-to-day compliance visibility.
  • Typical onboarding window: 4–8 weeks before production cutover (partner-controlled).
  • Medium chargeback exposure when ASN, invoice, or label rules drift.

Core EDI documents

CodeDocumentDirectionNotes
850Purchase OrderInboundDC and drop-ship MRO orders
855PO AcknowledgmentOutboundRequired confirmation
856Advance Ship NoticeOutboundGS1-128 labels required
810InvoiceOutboundMust reconcile with PO and ASN
997Functional AcknowledgmentBothRequired for all transmissions

Compliance requirements

  • GS1-128 labels required on shipments
  • Accurate product/catalog data required
  • Drop-ship routing rules where applicable
  • Certification testing required before go-live
  • Invoice must match PO and ASN

Supplier programs & chargeback risk

Programs: MRO Suppliers, DC, Drop-Ship, Import

Chargeback exposure: Medium — deductions for ASN and catalog/label non-compliance

Penalty amounts, fees, endpoints, and onboarding windows reflect each retailer's published routing guides and public sources and change frequently. Confirm current figures in the retailer's own vendor portal before relying on them.

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