Dollar General-specific onboarding context
- Dollar General supplier EDI runs through DG Partners over AS2 — we help you exchange clean 850/810/856 (and 997) flows without building an EDI department.
- Dollar General EDI onboarding window: ~4 weeks. DG typically expects EDI within 30 days of first shipment. Certification happens in DG Partners — plan AS2 connectivity and test waves before production cutover. pOpshelf concept-store vendors use this same Dollar General EDI program.
- Dollar General EDI document checklist includes 850 — Purchase Order (retrieve transmissions multiple times daily); 810 — Invoice (paper invoices incur fees; EDI required); 856 — Advance Ship Notice when your program mandates ASN.
- AS2-ready connectivity profile and sandbox validation against DG-style 850/810/856 expectations before go-live.
What documents they require
Dollar General domestic vendor programs typically require X12 over AS2 (DG Partners). Common document families include: Exact specifications come from your partner packet. Treat this as a planning checklist, not a substitute for the current implementation guide.
- 850 — Purchase Order (retrieve transmissions multiple times daily) document guide →
- 810 — Invoice (paper invoices incur fees; EDI required) document guide →
- 856 — Advance Ship Notice when your program mandates ASN document guide →
- 997 — Functional Acknowledgment both directions; late/missing FAs can trigger chargebacks document guide →
- 855 / 852 / 820 — acknowledgments, product activity, and remittance when in scope document guide →
Connectivity and testing requirements
Connectivity
Confirm whether the current Dollar General program uses AS2, SFTP, VAN, or another named transport.
Planning range
~4 weeks
Certification focus
DG typically expects EDI within 30 days of first shipment. Certification happens in DG Partners — plan AS2 connectivity and test waves before production cutover. pOpshelf concept-store vendors use this same Dollar General EDI program.
How SignalEDI handles it
- AS2-ready connectivity profile and sandbox validation against DG-style 850/810/856 expectations before go-live.
- Chargeback-aware checks for duplicates, PO/SKU references, and invoice alignment — the issues that most often cost DG vendors.
- Flat monthly pricing with published tiers — not a pay-per-PO model — so cost stays predictable while you certify.
Review mapping and validation in the self-serve workspace before partner testing. Developer quickstart
Pricing
SignalEDI publishes flat monthly EDI pricing: Seasonal $99, Starter $199, Growth $499, and Enterprise $1999 per month. There are no standard per-document fees. Finite plans alert you before the included monthly allowance is reached and pause new processing at the allowance until you upgrade; Enterprise is unlimited.
Compare current plansFAQ
- What EDI documents does Dollar General typically require?
- Dollar General domestic vendor programs typically require X12 over AS2 (DG Partners). Common document families include: Typical sets include: 850 — Purchase Order (retrieve transmissions multiple times daily); 810 — Invoice (paper invoices incur fees; EDI required); 856 — Advance Ship Notice when your program mandates ASN; 997 — Functional Acknowledgment both directions; late/missing FAs can trigger chargebacks — plus program-specific sets. Exact specs vary by commodity and program — always confirm against your trading partner packet.
- How long does Dollar General EDI onboarding usually take?
- Many suppliers land in about ~4 weeks, but timelines vary by category, testing waves, and exception cycles. DG typically expects EDI within 30 days of first shipment. Certification happens in DG Partners — plan AS2 connectivity and test waves before production cutover. pOpshelf concept-store vendors use this same Dollar General EDI program.
- How does SignalEDI help without hiring a full EDI team?
- AS2-ready connectivity profile and sandbox validation against DG-style 850/810/856 expectations before go-live. Chargeback-aware checks for duplicates, PO/SKU references, and invoice alignment — the issues that most often cost DG vendors. Flat monthly pricing with published tiers — not a pay-per-PO model — so cost stays predictable while you certify.
- Where can I see SignalEDI pricing?
- SignalEDI publishes flat monthly EDI pricing: Seasonal $99, Starter $199, Growth $499, and Enterprise $1999 per month. There are no standard per-document fees. Finite plans alert you before the included monthly allowance is reached and pause new processing at the allowance until you upgrade; Enterprise is unlimited.
Related EDI resources
- Customer requires EDI guide turns the buyer packet into a scoped implementation checklist.
- QuickBooks EDI integration can turn supported Dollar General documents into reviewable QuickBooks drafts without re-keying.
- Managed EDI onboarding is an optional paid path when your team wants help coordinating the scoped partner workflow.
- Walmart EDI requirements covers publicly documented supplier interfaces and buyer-packet boundaries for Walmart programs.
- EDI requirements checker drafts a local readiness checklist without saving buyer data.
Prepare your side for partner testing
SignalEDI can validate the documents and requirements your team controls. Partner approval follows the partner's schedule.
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