Retailer EDI requirements
Nordstrom EDI requirements
ANSI X12 4010 VICS · VAN · Portal: nordstromsupplier.com · Typical onboarding: ~8 weeks
Nordstrom-specific compliance context
- nordstromsupplier.com is the vendor portal for certification and day-to-day compliance visibility.
- Typical onboarding window: ~8 weeks before production cutover (partner-controlled).
- High chargeback exposure when ASN, invoice, or label rules drift.
Core EDI documents
| Code | Document | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | Purchase Order | Inbound | $150 chargeback for missing/incorrect 850 |
| 856 | Advance Ship Notice | Outbound | UCC-128 carton labels required; $150 for missing/incorrect 856 |
| 810 | Invoice | Outbound | $25 per missing 810; $5 per incorrect 810 |
| 832 | UPC Catalog | Outbound | Accurate UPC catalog required via approved 3rd party |
| 997 | Functional Acknowledgment | Both | Required for all transmissions |
Compliance requirements
- GS1 US guidelines and Nordstrom-specific mapping required
- NRF color and size codes required for all apparel
- UCC-128 carton labels on all shipments
- VICS Floor Ready hangers for applicable merchandise
- OpenText Compliance Link required for testing
- Invoicing testing may take 1–2 months before go-live
Supplier programs & chargeback risk
Programs: Apparel Brands, Luxury Goods, Direct Import, Drop-Ship
Chargeback exposure: High — $150 per missing/incorrect 850/856/832, $25 per missing 810, $5 per carton labeling error
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.