Retailer EDI compliance

EDI requirements for 24 major retailers

Every major retailer mandates EDI compliance from suppliers — each with unique document requirements, protocols, and timelines. This guide covers all 24 retailers across mass retail, grocery, pharmacy, auto, and more.

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Requirement	Walmart	Target	Home Depot	Kroger	Costco	Amazon	Sam's Club	Lowe's	Walgreens	CVS
EDI Standard	ANSI X12 4010/5010	ANSI X12 5010	X12	UCS / X12 5010	Proprietary X12	ANSI X12 4010/5010	ANSI X12	ANSI X12 4010	ANSI X12 4010	ANSI X12
Protocol	AS2	AS2 / SFTP	VAN (IBM Sterling)	AS2 / VAN	SPS Commerce	AS2 / SFTP / VAN	VAN / AS2	VAN / AS2 / FTP	AS2 / VAN / FTP	AS2 / VAN
Core Docs	850,855,856,810	850,855,856,810	850,855,856,810	850,856,810,997	850,855,856,810,997	850,855,856,810,846	850,856,810,997	850,855,856,810,997	850,856,810,820,997	850,856,810,997
Portal	Retail Link	Partners Online	Supplier Hub	Webgate+	Costco Connect	Vendor Central	Retail Link	LowesLink	SupplierNet	CVSsuppliers.com
Onboarding	4–8 wks	4–8 wks	6–10 wks	4–6 wks	2–8 wks	4–8 wks	2–3 wks	4–6 mo	2–6 wks	2–4 wks
Chargeback	High	High	High	Medium-High	High	High	High	High	High	High

Mass Retail & Warehouse

Walmart EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010/5010 · AS2 (mandatory) · Onboarding: 4–8 weeks · Portal: Retail Link

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Foundation of every Walmart transaction
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Must respond within 24 hours
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Must be sent before shipment arrives — most chargeback-prone document
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with 850 and 856

Additional documents

846Inventory Inquiry/Advice860PO Change Request812Credit/Debit Adjustment820Remittance Advice997Functional Acknowledgment

Compliance requirements

GS1/GTIN compliant product identification (UPC barcodes)
GS1-128 shipping labels with SSCC codes
AS2 security certificates must be exchanged before testing
Certification testing required before go-live
OTIF (On-Time In-Full) scorecard tracked in Retail Link
Web EDI available for very low-volume suppliers only

Supplier types

Domestic, Direct Import, DSD, Marketplace

Chargeback risk

High — automated chargebacks for ASN errors, late shipments, and invoice mismatches

Typical onboarding

4–8 (industry average)

Target EDI requirements

ANSI X12 5010 · AS2 (preferred) / SFTP · Onboarding: 4–8 weeks · Portal: Partners Online

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Contains DPCI and UPC identifiers
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Confirms receipt and fulfillment capability
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Must arrive before in-yard date — Perfect Order Program enforces strict accuracy
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must be submitted within 30 days of receipt of goods

Additional documents

820Payment Order/Remittance Advice830Planning Schedule846Inventory Advice860PO Change Request997Functional Acknowledgment

Compliance requirements

DPCI (Department, Class, Item) mapping required for all products
UPC barcodes must be scannable — minimum grade C
SSCC-18 identification on all shipping cartons
Perfect Order Program — strict ASN and barcode accuracy
95%+ fill rate and on-time delivery expected
EFT payment enrollment required before first payment

Supplier types

Domestic, Import, DSD, Target Plus (e-commerce)

Chargeback risk

High — chargebacks for OTFR, ASN errors, labeling, packaging, and routing violations

Typical onboarding

4–8 (industry average)

Costco EDI requirements

Costco-proprietary (based on X12) · SPS Commerce (mandatory onboarding partner) · Onboarding: 2–8 weeks · Portal: Costco Connect

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Acknowledge within 24 hours
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Line-by-line confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	GS1-128 barcode must match ASN exactly — per-pallet deductions for mismatches
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO and ASN
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Compliance requirements

All onboarding goes through SPS Commerce — Costco's designated partner
Product approval through vendor portal required first (~2 months)
GS1-128 barcodes required on every pallet and carton
Lot codes mandatory for perishable products
Costco-proprietary data mappings differ from Walmart and Target formats
Compliance deadline enforced — new suppliers must be live immediately after approval

Supplier types

Warehouse Suppliers, E-commerce, Import

Chargeback risk

High — per-pallet deductions for ASN/barcode mismatches, delayed payments for invoice errors

Typical onboarding

2–8 (industry average)

Sam's Club EDI requirements

ANSI X12 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: 2–3 weeks · Portal: Retail Link

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Acknowledge promptly; GS1-128 labels required on shipments
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Detailed ASN with SSCC required; flat-fee chargebacks for ASN inaccuracies
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with PO and ASN
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

820Remittance Advice855PO Acknowledgment846Inventory Inquiry/Advice812Credit/Debit Adjustment824Application Advice860PO Change Request864Text Message816Organizational Relationships

Compliance requirements

EDI Vendor Guidelines PDF from Sam's Club vendor relations required
GS1-128 labels with SSCC on all cartons and pallets
SIDE program (Supplier Item Data Excellence) — item dimensions and weights
9-block pallets and AI exit tech packaging compatibility
FSMA traceability compliance for food items
Flat-fee chargebacks for pallet non-compliance and SIDE data errors

Supplier types

Club Suppliers, E-commerce, Import, DSD

Chargeback risk

High — flat-fee chargebacks for ASN inaccuracies, pallet non-compliance, and SIDE errors

Typical onboarding

2–3 (industry average)

Dollar General EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010 VICS · AS2 · Onboarding: ~4 weeks · Portal: DG Partners

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Retrieve transmissions multiple times daily
810	Invoice	Outbound	Paper invoices incur $250 fee; EDI required
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transactions; late/missing triggers chargeback

Additional documents

852Product Activity Data855PO Acknowledgment856Advance Ship Notice820Remittance Advice832Price/Sales Catalog

Compliance requirements

EDI required within 30 days of first shipment
AS2 endpoint: https://b2b.dolgen.net/msgsrv/as2; ID: ediprod@dollargeneral.com
UNIT measure for quantities (1 UNIT = 1 sellable item)
Test with DG until successful before go-live
Strict confidentiality requirements in vendor agreement
Chargebacks for duplicate transmissions, incorrect DC/invoice/PO/SKU

Supplier types

Domestic Vendors, DSD, Import

Chargeback risk

Medium — chargebacks for transmission errors, duplicates, paper invoices ($250 fee)

Typical onboarding

~4 (industry average)

Home Improvement

Home Depot EDI requirements

X12 · VAN-based (IBM Sterling) — no direct AS2 · Onboarding: 6–10 weeks · Portal: Supplier Hub

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders from Home Depot DCs and stores
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Every ASN evaluated — errors trigger real fines
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO and ASN
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation

Additional documents

832Product Catalog Update846Inventory Inquiry/Advice820Payment/Remittance Advice812Credit/Debit Adjustment860PO Change/Cancel997Acknowledgment Document

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 types

DC Suppliers, Direct Ship, Import

Chargeback risk

High — per-shipment fines for ASN errors, label issues, and routing violations

Typical onboarding

6–10 (industry average)

Lowe's EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · VAN/AS2/FTP · Onboarding: 4–6 months weeks · Portal: LowesLink

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	One PO per ASN required
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Hierarchical ASN required; late/missing triggers High chargeback
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO; UOM must match selling units
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transactions

Additional documents

824Application Advice820Remittance Advice852Product Activity Data832Price/Sales Catalog860PO Change

Compliance requirements

60-day grace period for new suppliers; full compliance expected within 4–6 months
GS1-128 SSCC-18 labels required per pallet
Hierarchical 856 ASN — shipment, order, tare, pack, item levels
UOM must match selling units exactly on all documents
One PO per ASN rule strictly enforced
Test via EDI-Implementation@lowes.com before go-live

Supplier types

DC Suppliers, DSD, Import, Pro

Chargeback risk

High — late 856 ASN, invoice mismatch, missing 997, GS1-128 label errors all trigger fines

Typical onboarding

4–6 months (industry average)

Grocery

Kroger EDI requirements

UCS / ANSI X12 5010 · AS2 / VAN · Onboarding: 4–6 weeks · Portal: Webgate+

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Separate EDI connections needed for Fred Meyer and Harris Teeter
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Required — certification includes manual barcode verification at DCs
810	Invoice	Outbound	One invoice per PO — consolidation not allowed
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

824Application Advice (error codes)860PO Change812Credit/Debit Adjustment830Planning Schedule852Product Activity Data

Compliance requirements

Kroger grants provisional EDI production status immediately — no preliminary testing
90 days to achieve full compliance after setup
Separate EDI connections for Fred Meyer/Smith's and Harris Teeter divisions
Allowances and charges at order level as negative values
824 Application Advice returned for every ASN — monitor for errors
Public EDI portal with mapping specs at edi.kroger.com

Supplier types

Domestic, Import, DSD, Scan Based Trading, VMI

Chargeback risk

Medium-High — deductions from payments for EDI 810 errors; disputes possible via SupplyPike

Typical onboarding

4–6 (industry average)

H-E-B EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010/5010 · AS2/VAN · Onboarding: Varies weeks · Portal: Supplier Connect

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Also grocery 875/876 PO variants
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required; missing triggers $75 chargeback
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Pick/Pack ASN with hierarchy S, O, T, P, I; late ASN = $150 chargeback
810	Invoice	Outbound	Also 880 grocery invoice variant
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

860PO Change880Grocery Invoice846Inventory Inquiry/Advice852Product Activity Data

Compliance requirements

EDI Application Sheet required to initiate setup
SSCC-18 labels and pack-level UPC critical on all shipments
Expiration dates required on perishable items
DUNS number required for DSD suppliers
Pick/Pack ASN hierarchy: Shipment, Order, Tare, Pack, Item
Chargebacks: $25–$500 per violation (late ASN $150, missing 855 $75)

Supplier types

Domestic, DSD, Import, Regional

Chargeback risk

Medium-High — $25–$500 per violation for late ASNs, missing acknowledgments, and labeling errors

Typical onboarding

Varies (industry average)

Publix EDI requirements

ANSI X12 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: Varies weeks · Portal: Business Connection

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Also 875 grocery PO variant
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Required for product suppliers
810	Invoice	Outbound	Also 880 grocery invoice; parallel paper invoicing during testing period
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

855PO Acknowledgment820Remittance Advice824Application Advice832Price/Sales Catalog852Product Activity Data860PO Change864Text Message867Product Transfer Resale812Credit/Debit Adjustment

Compliance requirements

EDI mandatory for all product suppliers except manufacturing
Provide EDI contact info during onboarding for setup and testing
Parallel paper invoicing required post-testing at Publix discretion
Supports multiple transaction sets including grocery-specific 875/880
Contact Publix Business Connection team to initiate setup

Supplier types

Product Suppliers, DSD, Import

Chargeback risk

Medium — EDI errors and late shipments trigger deductions; strict accuracy required

Typical onboarding

Varies (industry average)

Whole Foods EDI requirements

ANSI X12 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: Varies weeks · Portal: Supplier Portal

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders from regional buyers
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required acknowledgment
810	Invoice	Outbound	Timely delivery at product arrival required; strict mapping compliance
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transactions

Additional documents

856Advance Ship Notice

Compliance requirements

Timely invoice delivery required at point of product arrival
Strict mapping compliance — deviations cause rejection
Amazon-owned: Vendor Central may apply for large national suppliers
Contact Whole Foods supplier portal to initiate EDI setup
Supported EDI partners include TrueCommerce, GraceBlood, Zenbridge

Supplier types

Regional Suppliers, National Brands, Local Producers

Chargeback risk

Medium — strict mapping compliance; invoice timing violations cause deductions

Typical onboarding

Varies (industry average)

E-Commerce & Specialty

Amazon EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010/5010 · AS2/SFTP/VAN · Onboarding: 4–8 weeks · Portal: Vendor Central

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders via Vendor Central; ASIN/UPC mapping required
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Must respond within 24 hours or triggers 3–10% chargeback
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	SSCC-18 labels required on all handling units
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO exactly; late/inaccurate triggers 3–10% of PO value
846	Inventory Inquiry/Advice	Inbound	Real-time inventory updates via Vendor Central

Additional documents

852Product Activity Data860PO Change753Routing Request754Routing Instructions820Remittance Advice

Compliance requirements

Vendor Central self-service survey and testing required
SSCC-18 labels required on all handling units
855 PO Acknowledgment within 24 hours mandatory
Accurate ASIN and UPC mapping critical for all products
3–10% of PO/shipment value charged for late/missing 855, 856, or 810
Labeling errors trigger separate chargeback deductions

Supplier types

Vendor Central Suppliers, Direct Import, Drop-Ship

Chargeback risk

High — 3–10% of PO value for late/missing 855, 856, 810, or labeling errors

Typical onboarding

4–8 (industry average)

Wayfair EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · AS2/FTP/VAN · Onboarding: 2–3 weeks · Portal: Partner Home

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders via Partner Home portal
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	UCC-128 labels required; submit EDI setup ticket via portal
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with PO
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

846Inventory Inquiry/Advice

Compliance requirements

No dedicated test environment — uses production orders for testing
Inventory updates required 3x daily via 846
UCC-128 labels required on all shipments
Submit EDI setup ticket via Partner Home portal
Comply with SOPS Guide for all fulfillment operations
Overselling and missing inventory updates can result in suspension

Supplier types

Drop-Ship Suppliers, Warehouse Suppliers

Chargeback risk

Medium-High — vendor scorecard penalties, chargebacks, suspension for non-compliance

Typical onboarding

2–3 (industry average)

Chewy EDI requirements

ANSI X12 5010 · VAN/AS2/SFTP · Onboarding: 2–3 weeks · Portal: Partner Hub

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders via Partner Hub
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Detailed ASN with SSCC labels and box-level packing info required
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO exactly
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

846Inventory Inquiry/Advice860PO Change820Remittance Advice

Compliance requirements

X12 5010 version required for key documents
Detailed 856 ASN with SSCC labels and box-level packing information
Real-time or daily 846 inventory updates required
Specific OMMs and shipping labels per Chewy routing guide
Social compliance audits may be required
Formatting errors trigger costly rejections and chargebacks

Supplier types

Vendor Suppliers, Drop-Ship, Import

Chargeback risk

Medium-High — costly rejections and chargebacks for formatting errors and non-compliance

Typical onboarding

2–3 (industry average)

Pharmacy & Health

Walgreens EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · AS2/VAN/FTP · Onboarding: 2–6 weeks · Portal: SupplierNet

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Foundation of all Walgreens transactions
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Must arrive 4 hrs before DC delivery, 1 hr before store delivery
810	Invoice	Outbound	One PO per invoice; separate invoices for charges/credits; >90 days = $200 fee
820	Remittance Advice	Inbound	Received from Walgreens for payment
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Notify Walgreens if 997 not received within 3 business days

Additional documents

832Price/Sales Catalog852Product Activity Data855PO Acknowledgment860PO Change861Receiving Advice870Order Status

Compliance requirements

ASN timing strictly enforced: 4 hrs before DC, 1 hr before store delivery
GS1-128 labels required on all shipments
Separate invoices for charges and credits — no combined documents
One PO per invoice rule strictly enforced
Testing required: 20+ invoices and credits before go-live
Invoices older than 90 days incur $200 fee; >48 hrs risk rejection

Supplier types

Direct Store Suppliers, DC Suppliers, DSD

Chargeback risk

High — late/missing ASN, late invoices ($200 fee), missing 997, invoice/PO mismatch

Typical onboarding

2–6 (industry average)

CVS Health EDI requirements

ANSI X12 · AS2/VAN · Onboarding: 2–4 weeks · Portal: CVSsuppliers.com

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	All CVS DC and store orders
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Pre-delivery ASN with pack detail required; GS1-128 SSCC for all (2024+ mandate)
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO and ASN; no paper invoices allowed
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

855PO Acknowledgment820Remittance Advice832Price/Sales Catalog846Inventory Inquiry/Advice852Product Activity Data

Compliance requirements

GS1-128 SSCC labels mandatory for all suppliers since 2024
Pre-delivery ASN with full pack detail required
GLN/DUNS ship-to identifiers required on all documents
Invoice must match PO and ASN exactly — no paper alternatives
Weekly deductions for fines (missing ASN, label mismatch, late invoice)
Small suppliers can onboard quickly via GraceBlood Easy-Trade

Supplier types

Direct Suppliers, DC Suppliers, DSD, Pharmacy Vendors

Chargeback risk

High — weekly deductions for missing ASN, label mismatch, late invoice, EDI rejects

Typical onboarding

2–4 (industry average)

Ulta Beauty EDI requirements

ANSI X12 VICS 4030 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: ~4 weeks · Portal: OpenText Freeway

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Specific PO dates must be followed
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	1 ASN per PO rule strictly enforced; cross-dock ASN specifics apply
810	Invoice	Outbound	Deductions for invoice pricing/quantity errors

Additional documents

852Product Activity Data860PO Change

Compliance requirements

EDI required within 30 days of Vendor Partnership Agreement (VPA)
1 ASN per PO rule — no consolidation across POs
Specific OMMs and shipping labels per Ulta routing guide
Cross-dock specific ASN requirements for distribution centers
OpenText is the primary EDI provider for Ulta
Deductions for invoice pricing and quantity errors

Supplier types

Beauty Brands, DSD, Import

Chargeback risk

Medium — deductions for invoice errors; compliance errors cause chargebacks

Typical onboarding

~4 (industry average)

Sporting & Outdoor

Dick's Sporting Goods EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010 VICS · SFTP/AS2/VAN · Onboarding: 2–4 weeks · Portal: eSettlements

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	No PO, No Pay policy strictly enforced
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Must be sent within 1 hour of shipment departure
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must include child PO# and unique invoice#; $25 fee after 48 hours
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

846Inventory Inquiry/Advice860PO Change852Product Activity Data864Text Message

Compliance requirements

ASN must be sent within 1 hour of shipment departure
810 Invoice must include child PO# and unique invoice number
No PO, No Pay — invoices without matching PO are rejected
UCC-128 labels required on all cartons
Access via ZZ/LB134777 qualifier
$25 fee per late/missing 810 invoice after 48 hours

Supplier types

Direct Suppliers, Drop-Ship, Import

Chargeback risk

Medium-High — $25/late invoice after 48 hrs; ASN timing violations; performance scorecard impact

Typical onboarding

2–4 (industry average)

REI EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · VAN/AS2/SFTP · Onboarding: 1–2 weeks · Portal: REI Vendor Portal

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	REI store and DC orders
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	GS1-128 labels required; late/missing ASN triggers high chargeback risk
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with PO

Additional documents

852Inventory Activity Data860PO Change

Compliance requirements

GS1-128 labels required on all cartons and pallets
Specific OMMs (Order Management Manuals) must be followed
Shipping label requirements and carton/pallet guidelines strictly enforced
High risk for EDI errors: late/missing ASNs trigger chargebacks
Quick onboarding (1–2 weeks) via SPS Commerce or approved providers

Supplier types

Brand Suppliers, Direct Import, Drop-Ship

Chargeback risk

High — late/missing ASNs, incorrect labels, and late routing instructions all trigger fines

Typical onboarding

1–2 (industry average)

Auto Parts

AutoZone EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · VAN · Onboarding: Varies weeks · Portal: Vendor Portal

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	3 N1 loops per 850; DSD/VDP specific REF*ST qualifier
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	GS1-128 labels required on all shipments
810	Invoice	Outbound	Strict envelope formats (ISA/GS) required

Additional documents

820Remittance Advice846Inventory Inquiry/Advice855PO Acknowledgment997Functional Acknowledgment

Compliance requirements

Strict ISA/GS envelope format requirements
3 N1 loops per 850 Purchase Order
DSD/VDP suppliers use specific REF*ST qualifier
GS1-128 labels required on all shipments
Contact vendor.portal@autozone.com to initiate setup
Administrative fees for errors that cause costs to AutoZone

Supplier types

DC Suppliers, DSD, VDP (Vendor Direct Program)

Chargeback risk

Medium — administrative fees for errors; billbacks for performance issues

Typical onboarding

Varies (industry average)

O'Reilly Auto Parts EDI requirements

ANSI X12 · AS2/SFTP/VAN · Onboarding: 2–4 weeks · Portal: Pro Online

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Store and DC orders via Pro Online portal
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Strict carton details required; store/ship-to matching enforced
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with PO and ASN
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

820Remittance Advice846Inventory Inquiry/Advice855PO Acknowledgment860PO Change864Text Message

Compliance requirements

GS1-128 and UCC-128 labels required on all shipments
Strict ASN carton detail requirements
Store/ship-to matching enforced on all documents
$10M+ general liability insurance required for all suppliers
Multiple EDI providers supported: SBSA, eZCom, Zenbridge, UNIS

Supplier types

DC Suppliers, DSD, Direct Ship

Chargeback risk

Medium — chargeback risk not publicly specified; labeling and ASN errors trigger fines

Typical onboarding

2–4 (industry average)

Advance Auto Parts EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: 4–8 weeks · Portal: Supplier Portal

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders via Supplier Portal / Syncrofy
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Missing ASN = $200/shipment chargeback
810	Invoice	Outbound	No mixed CR/DR on invoices; specific SAC codes required
820	Remittance Advice	Inbound	Received from AAP for payment
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

846Inventory Inquiry/Advice852Product Activity Data860PO Change864Text Message

Compliance requirements

GS1-128 labels required on all shipments
No mixed credits/debits on invoices — separate documents required
Specific SAC codes required: B750 for core line-only charges
BP/PL qualifiers required on relevant transactions
Missing ASN = $200 per shipment chargeback
Other non-compliance fees: $100–$500 per incident

Supplier types

DC Suppliers, DSD, Import

Chargeback risk

High — $200/shipment for missing ASN; $100–$500 per EDI non-compliance incident

Typical onboarding

4–8 (industry average)

Fashion & Department

Nordstrom EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010 VICS · VAN · Onboarding: ~8 weeks · Portal: nordstromsupplier.com

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

Additional documents

820Remittance Advice852Product Activity Data855PO Acknowledgment860PO Change

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 types

Apparel Brands, Luxury Goods, Direct Import, Drop-Ship

Chargeback risk

High — $150 per missing/incorrect 850/856/832, $25 per missing 810, $5 per carton labeling error

Typical onboarding

~8 (industry average)

Pet

PetSmart EDI requirements

ANSI X12 · AS2/VAN · Onboarding: 2–4 weeks · Portal: Ariba Cloud

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	All PetSmart DC and store orders
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	OTIF metrics tracked; GS1-128 4x6 inch labels on all cartons
810	Invoice	Outbound	Branded packing slips required for drop shipments
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional documents

846Inventory Inquiry/Advice852Product Activity Data820Remittance Advice860PO Change832Price/Sales Catalog864Text Message

Compliance requirements

Ariba registration with financial documents required
GS1-128 barcode shipping labels (4x6 inch) on all cartons
Branded packing slips required for all drop shipments
Supplier Code of Conduct compliance required
cGMP, FDA, and CPSC compliance for all applicable products
OTIF metrics tracked — non-compliance triggers financial penalties

Supplier types

Pet Product Brands, DC Suppliers, Drop-Ship

Chargeback risk

High — EDI errors and routing guide non-compliance trigger financial penalties and rejections

Typical onboarding

2–4 (industry average)

Why SignalEDI

Skip the complexity. Get compliant fast.

Pre-built retailer mappings

Tested EDI mappings for all 24 retailers in this guide — plus 50+ more trading partners. No need to decode mapping specs yourself.

Days, not months

Traditional EDI onboarding takes 4–10 weeks. SignalEDI's guided setup and pre-built connections get most suppliers live in days.

Chargeback prevention

Automated ASN validation, label compliance checks, and real-time error alerts catch problems before they trigger retailer chargebacks.

All protocols supported

AS2, SFTP, VAN interconnect, and API — we handle the connection method each retailer requires, so you don't manage multiple systems.

Healthcare + retail

The only EDI platform built for both healthcare claims (837, 835, 270/271) and retail supply chain (850, 856, 810). One platform for all EDI.

Transparent pricing

Starting at $199/mo with zero setup fees. No hidden per-document charges, no consultant fees, no surprise invoices after go-live.

Ready to get EDI compliant?

Start your free trial and connect to any of the 24 major retailers in this guide. Our team handles the mapping, testing, and certification so you can focus on growing your business.

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Trust & proof

Built for SMB teams that need API-first EDI, healthcare diligence, and predictable pricing.

SignalEDI keeps the public promise consistent across every route: real-time processing, transparent monthly plans, no per-document fees, QuickBooks-friendly handoffs, and core healthcare X12 workflows on paid plans.

HIPAA-aware handlingBAA path documentedSecure API + webhooksNo per-document fees

Operations teams

“A supplier operations team can see partner setup, validation, exceptions, and QuickBooks handoff in one workspace instead of chasing spreadsheets.”

Healthcare billing

“837, 835, and 270/271 workflows are explained in plain English, with HIPAA-aware handling and a documented BAA review path for diligence.”

Developer teams

“JSON/CSV in and X12 out, with API docs, webhooks, real-time status, and validation responses that make EDI feel like modern infrastructure.”

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