Retailer EDI requirements
Home Depot EDI requirements
X12 · VAN-based (IBM Sterling) — no direct AS2 · Portal: Supplier Hub · Typical onboarding: 6–10 weeks
Home Depot-specific compliance context
- Supplier Hub is the vendor portal for certification and day-to-day compliance visibility.
- Typical onboarding window: 6–10 weeks before production cutover (partner-controlled).
- High chargeback exposure when ASN, invoice, or label rules drift.
Core EDI documents
Compliance requirements
- Must be an approved vendor before EDI setup begins
- All connections go through a VAN (typically IBM Sterling)
- GS1-128 label guidelines must be followed exactly
- Full EDI implementation packet provided after vendor approval
- Certification testing required — errors require retesting
- On-time rates, accuracy, and invoice match tracked continuously
Supplier programs & chargeback risk
Programs: DC Suppliers, Direct Ship, Import
Chargeback exposure: High — per-shipment fines for ASN errors, label issues, and routing violations
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.
Trading partner profile
See mandate context, connectivity options, and onboarding steps on the Home Depot trading partner page.