Retailer EDI requirements
Williams-Sonoma EDI requirements
ANSI X12 VICS · VAN / AS2 · Portal: Williams-Sonoma Vendor Portal · Typical onboarding: 4–8 weeks
Williams-Sonoma-specific compliance context
- Williams-Sonoma Vendor 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-High chargeback exposure when ASN, invoice, or label rules drift.
Core EDI documents
| Code | Document | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | Purchase Order | Inbound | DC and drop-ship orders across brands |
| 855 | PO Acknowledgment | Outbound | Required confirmation |
| 856 | Advance Ship Notice | Outbound | UCC-128 carton labels required; drop-ship rules apply |
| 810 | Invoice | Outbound | Must reconcile with PO and ASN |
| 997 | Functional Acknowledgment | Both | Required for all transmissions |
Compliance requirements
- UCC-128 carton labels on all shipments
- Accurate product identification required
- Drop-ship routing and branded packing rules where applicable
- Certification testing required before go-live
- Invoice must match PO and ASN
Supplier programs & chargeback risk
Programs: Home Goods Brands, Drop-Ship, Direct Import
Chargeback exposure: Medium-High — deductions for ASN, label, and drop-ship routing 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.