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3PL Channel Partner Program
Your clients are getting EDI mandates.
Be the solution, not the referral.
When Walmart, Target, or Amazon tells your supplier client they need EDI in 60 days, you can close that gap — without hiring an EDI specialist. SignalEDI's 3PL partner program gives you the infrastructure, an optional Managed Partner Onboarding add-on ($500–$750/partner) when a client wants a hands-on launch, and a recurring revenue share for every client you bring on.
60 days
Typical retailer deadline
2–3%
Chargeback per late ASN
25%
Recurring commission
30 days
Avg. client go-live
The Problem You Already Know
Your Clients Need EDI. They Don't Know Where to Start.
Retail EDI is a recurring fire drill for SMB suppliers — and the 3PL is usually the first call they make when one breaks out.
The mandate lands, chaos begins
A client forwards you a Walmart or Target compliance email: "You must be EDI-capable by [date] or risk order suspension." They have no EDI provider, no IT team, and they're calling you because you ship their product.
The ASN problem is your problem too
The 856 Advance Ship Notice (ASN) must be sent within hours of a shipment leaving your dock. If your client can't generate it, the retailer charges them 2–3% of the PO value. Your client blames the warehouse. You lose the account.
Referrals don't build loyalty
Sending clients to a random EDI provider means a 6-week onboarding, a dedicated IT contact requirement, and per-document fees your client doesn't understand. Half of them come back frustrated. The other half just see you as a commodity warehouse.
Real Scenario
"Our Walmart buyer just told us we're going on hold if we don't have EDI in 45 days. Can you help us set this up?"
As a SignalEDI 3PL partner, your answer is yes — and you're the one who handles it. Your client signs up through your referral link, your onboarding contact at SignalEDI sets up their 850/855/856/810 transaction sets, completes their Walmart supplier testing portal certification, and configures the AS2 connection to your WMS for same-day ASN generation.
Your client is certified in 3–4 weeks. Chargebacks drop to zero. You earn 25% recurring commissionfor the life of that subscription — typically $50–$125/month per client. And you're now the partner that solves compliance problems, not just stores boxes.
How It Works
From Mandate to Certified in 30 Days
You don't need EDI expertise. You need a reliable partner who does.
1
You Apply
Fill out the short form below. We review 3PL applications within 48 hours. No commitment, no monthly fees.
2
You Get Your Link
We set up your partner account with a unique referral link, a co-branded landing page option, and a partner dashboard.
3
Client Signs Up
Your client clicks your link, picks a plan, and enters their basic business info. Self-serve onboarding is included on every paid plan; if they add Managed Partner Onboarding ($500–$750/partner), our team takes it from there.
4
We Connect to Your WMS
We configure the 856 ASN to pull shipment data directly from your WMS via API or SFTP — so ASNs are generated automatically on each shipment.
5
Client Goes Live
We handle retailer portal testing (Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc.) and certification. Average go-live is 30 days from signup.
6
You Earn Recurring Revenue
25% of monthly subscription for every active client — paid monthly via Stripe. No minimums, no end date.
What Gets Set Up
Every Transaction Set Your Clients Need
Major retailers require specific EDI documents. Self-serve onboarding (included on every paid plan) walks your client through configuring, testing, and certifying them; clients can add Managed Partner Onboarding ($500–$750/partner) if they want our team to coordinate it end-to-end.
| Transaction Set | Document | Timing | 3PL Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDI 850Required | Purchase Order | Received from retailer | Triggers pick/pack workflow in your WMS |
| EDI 855Required | PO Acknowledgment | Within 24 hours of 850 | Confirms order accepted; auto-generated |
| EDI 856Critical | Advance Ship Notice | Same day as shipment | Must include SSCC-18 barcode, carrier, tracking. Late ASN = 2–3% chargeback. |
| EDI 810Required | Invoice | After shipment confirmation | Triggers payment cycle; must match 850/856 |
| EDI 997Auto | Functional Acknowledgment | Within minutes | Automated by the SignalEDI platform |
| EDI 753/754Optional | Routing Request / Instructions | Pre-shipment (Walmart) | Required for Walmart collect shipments |
All transaction sets include GS1-128 label compliance, SSCC-18 barcode generation, and retailer-specific testing portal certification. See full retailer requirements →
The ASN Chargeback Problem Is Your Business Risk Too
Walmart charges 2% of PO invoice value for ASNs submitted after the ship date. Target charges up to 3%. On a $50,000 shipment, that's $1,500 in a single chargeback — which your client will escalate to you because you control the shipment data.
With SignalEDI integrated into your WMS, the 856 ASN is generated and transmitted automatically when a shipment is confirmed. No manual steps, no missed windows, no chargeback conversation.
Partner Revenue
25% Recurring — For the Life of the Subscription
Every supplier client you bring on earns you a monthly commission with no expiration, no minimums, and no manual payout requests.
Starter Plan clients
$50
per client / month
25% of $199/mo plan. 10 active clients = $500/month in recurring passive income — while you run your warehouse.
Growth Plan clients
$125
per client / month
25% of $499/mo plan. Most mid-size suppliers end up here after their first retailer certification. 10 clients = $1,250/month.
20-client portfolio
$2k+
per month
A typical mid-size 3PL with 20 supplier clients on mixed plans earns $2,000+ per month — without adding headcount.
Commissions calculated on the 1st of each month, paid via Stripe within 5 business days. No minimums, no caps. View plan pricing →
Free download
Free: Retailer EDI compliance checklist
Every transaction set, label requirement, chargeback trigger, and testing deadline for all 24 major retailers — in one printable PDF. Used by 3,000+ SMB suppliers.
WMS Integration
Connects to the WMS You Already Use
We pull shipment data from your WMS to generate compliant ASNs automatically — no manual data entry, no after-hours scramble.
REST API push from your WMS
If your WMS has a webhook or outbound API, we can receive shipment events in real time and generate the 856 ASN within seconds of a shipment confirmation.
SFTP file drop
Prefer a file-based approach? Drop a CSV or flat file of shipment data to a secure SFTP endpoint every time a shipment closes. We transform it into a compliant 856 automatically.
SSCC-18 barcode generation
We generate the SSCC-18 (GS1-128) case and pallet labels your retailer requires, printable from any label printer in your facility. No GS1 account setup needed.
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Start Offering Managed EDI to Your Clients
Takes 2 minutes. We'll review your application and follow up within 48 hours with your partner link and onboarding guide.
The next EDI mandate lands on your desk in weeks.
Be the 3PL that solves it in 30 days instead of sending your client somewhere else. Apply now — it takes 2 minutes and there's no commitment.
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
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.”