EDI INTEGRATION

EDI Built Into Your ERP—No Separate Platform Required

Connect with retail partners in days, not months. Unlike standalone EDI platforms that require integration work and create another system to manage, Fulfil's EDI is built directly into your ERP. Orders, inventory, and invoices sync automatically—no middleware, no data mapping, no disconnected systems.

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Trusted by brands trading with major retailers

Why Fulfil's Built-In EDI vs. Standalone EDI Platforms

Modern platforms position themselves as "easy" and "cloud-native." But the real problem isn't EDI complexity—it's having EDI disconnected from your operations.

Feature	Standalone EDI Platforms	Fulfil Built-In EDI
System Management	Another system to manage and maintain	✓ Built into your ERP—one system
Integration Required	Requires integration work to connect to operations	✓ Native connection to orders, inventory, invoicing
Data Mapping	Data mapping between EDI platform and systems	✓ No mapping—data is already in the right place
User Experience	Separate login, separate support	✓ One platform, one team
Setup Time	2-3 months per partner (integration + setup)	✓ 3-5 weeks per partner—no integration work

The Fulfil Advantage: When your EDI is built into your ERP, there's no data translation. A purchase order from Target becomes a sales order in Fulfil instantly. When you ship, the 856 ASN generates automatically from actual fulfillment data—not a manual upload or separate system sync.

RETAIL NETWORK

Connect with 100+ major retailers

Fulfil integrates with the retailers and distributors that matter most to your business

Don't see your retail partner? Contact us to discuss custom EDI integrations

USE CASES

When You Need EDI

DTC Brands Expanding Into Retail

You're selling DTC through Shopify and now Target, Nordstrom, or Macy's wants to carry your products. They require EDI.

Fulfil gives you enterprise EDI capabilities without switching from your ecommerce-first operations.

Omnichannel Brands Scaling Retail

You're already in 5-10 retail partners and managing EDI through spreadsheets or a standalone platform.

Consolidating EDI into your ERP eliminates data entry, reduces errors, and gives you one source of truth.

Brands with EDI-Enabled Suppliers

Your suppliers support EDI for purchase orders and invoicing. Automate your procurement process.

Electronic POs, ASNs, and 3-way invoice matching—all built into your ERP.

EDI built for modern DTC brands

Replace manual order entry, reduce errors, and meet retailer requirements faster

Connect to Retail Partners in Weeks, Not Months

Traditional EDI setup takes 2-3 months because of integration work between your EDI platform, ERP, and warehouse systems. With Fulfil, EDI is already integrated—just map your products, configure trading partner details, and start transacting.

Week 1: Map your product catalog to retailer item numbers

Week 2: Configure AS2/SFTP connection with trading partner

Week 3: Test transaction flow (850, 855, 856, 810)

Week 4: Go live and start receiving orders

No custom integrations. No middleware. No consultant fees.

Eliminate Manual Work & Meet Compliance

Purchase orders flow automatically from retailers into Fulfil. Shipping notices and invoices send automatically when orders fulfill. Stay compliant with Target, Nordstrom, Macy's, and other major retailer EDI requirements.

Orders automatically create sales orders in Fulfil
ASNs and invoices generated from actual fulfillment data
No separate EDI platform to manage
Complete visibility in one system

AUTOMATED EDI DOCUMENTS

Automated EDI Documents—No Manual Processing

Every EDI transaction flows automatically through Fulfil. When Target sends an 850 purchase order, it becomes a sales order instantly. When your 3PL ships, the 856 ASN and 810 invoice generate and send automatically.

You never touch the EDI documents—just manage your business like normal.

850

Purchase Order

Receive orders automatically from retail partners or send orders to your suppliers electronically.

855

PO Acknowledgement

Confirm receipt and acceptance of orders automatically when you process them in Fulfil.

856

Advance Ship Notice

Send shipment details and tracking info automatically when orders ship from your warehouse or 3PL.

810

Invoice

Electronic invoices sent automatically to retailers or received from suppliers for automated A/P matching.

820

Payment Order/Remittance

Receive payment notifications from retailers with details on which invoices were paid for automated reconciliation.

846

Inventory Update

Share real-time inventory levels with retail partners on a scheduled basis to prevent overselling.

997

Functional Acknowledgement

Technical confirmation that EDI documents were successfully received and can be processed.

RETAIL PARTNERSHIPS

Sell to major retailers without the headache

When you sell to Target, Nordstrom, Macy's, or other major retailers, EDI is required. Fulfil automates the entire workflow from receiving purchase orders to sending invoices.

Receive 850 Purchase Orders – Orders flow automatically into Fulfil as soon as retailers place them
Send 855 Acknowledgements – Confirm acceptance automatically when you process orders
Send 856 Ship Notices – Tracking and carton details sent automatically when orders ship
Send 810 Invoices – Electronic invoices sent when orders complete for faster payment
Receive 820 Payment Remittance – Know exactly which invoices were paid for automated reconciliation
Send 846 Inventory Updates – Share real-time stock levels to prevent overselling

Retailer sends 850

Purchase order received

You send 855

Order acknowledged

You send 856

Shipment tracking sent

You send 810

Invoice for payment

You send 850

Purchase order to supplier

Supplier sends 855

Order acknowledged

Supplier sends 856

Shipment tracking received

Supplier sends 810

Invoice auto-matched

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Automate purchasing with EDI-enabled suppliers

When your suppliers support EDI, eliminate manual purchase order entry. Send orders electronically and receive shipment tracking and invoices automatically for 3-way matching.

Send 850 Purchase Orders – Orders sent automatically to suppliers when confirmed in Fulfil
Receive 855 Acknowledgements – Know immediately when suppliers confirm they can fulfill
Receive 856 Ship Notices – Track supplier shipments automatically in real-time
Receive 810 Invoices – Match supplier invoices automatically for 3-way matching
Receive 846 Inventory Updates – Know real-time supplier stock levels for planning

FLEXIBLE EDI INTEGRATION

Flexible EDI Integration Options

Fulfil provides EDI capabilities in two ways

RECOMMENDED FOR MOST BRANDS

Built-In EDI

Integrated directly into your ERP—no separate platform

No third-party platform fees
Direct AS2/SFTP connections to trading partners
Fastest setup: Connect in days, not weeks
Orders, inventory, and invoices sync automatically

Best for:

Brands trading with 1-10 retail partners

Partner EDI Platforms

Connects Fulfil with SPS Commerce, Orderful, or CommerceHub

Keep existing trading partner relationships
Avoid reimplementing established connections
Advanced mapping and VAN services
Additional platform fees apply

Best for:

Brands already using SPS Commerce, Orderful, or CommerceHub

Not sure which approach fits your needs? Our team will help you choose based on your trading partner requirements.

3PL ORCHESTRATION

Act as the Bridge Between Retail EDI and Modern 3PLs

Most 3PLs don't support EDI—they use modern APIs. Fulfil automatically translates between retail partner EDI documents and your 3PL's API, eliminating the need for manual coordination or expensive custom integrations.

This is unique to having EDI built into your ERP. Standalone EDI platforms can't do this orchestration.

Retail Partner

Sends 850 Purchase Orders via EDI

EDI Protocol

Fulfil (You)

Orchestrates EDI & API communications

Translation Layer

3PL Warehouse

Fulfills orders via modern API

REST API

How It Works

1. Retail partner sends 850 Purchase Order to Fulfil via EDI
2. Fulfil converts to modern API format and sends to 3PL for fulfillment
3. 3PL returns shipment details (tracking, cartons, SSCC labels) via API
4. Fulfil generates 856 ASN and 810 Invoice automatically from 3PL data
5. Retail partner sends 820 Payment Remittance with details on which invoices were paid

Why This Matters: You never have to coordinate between your 3PL and retail partners manually. Fulfil handles all the translation, so your 3PL can keep using their modern API while your retail partners get the EDI documents they require.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDI and why do I need it?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the automated exchange of business documents (purchase orders, invoices, shipment notices) between companies in a standardized format. Major retailers like Target, Nordstrom, and Macy's require EDI because it eliminates manual order entry, reduces errors, and speeds up the order-to-payment cycle.

Without EDI: You'd receive retailer orders via email or portal, manually enter them into your system, manually send back confirmations, manually send tracking info, and manually send invoices.

With EDI: All of this happens automatically in seconds.

How long does it take to get EDI set up?

With Fulfil's built-in EDI: 3-5 weeks per trading partner. You'll map product catalogs, configure connection details, test the transaction flow, and go live.

With standalone EDI platforms connected to Fulfil: 2-4 weeks per trading partner, because you need integration work between the EDI platform and Fulfil.

Traditional EDI implementations through legacy ERPs: 2-3 months, because EDI capabilities need to be added on and integrated with your operations.

Which EDI integration option should I choose?

Choose Fulfil's built-in EDI if:

You're trading with 1-10 retail partners
You want to minimize third-party platform costs
You want the fastest setup
You don't need Value Added Network (VAN) services

Choose a partner EDI platform (SPS Commerce, Orderful) if:

You already have trading partners set up through these platforms
You want to avoid reimplementing existing EDI connections
Your retail partners require a specific EDI platform

Our team will help you evaluate the best approach based on your specific trading partner requirements.

Can I use Fulfil for EDI with my 3PL?

Yes—and this is one of Fulfil's unique advantages. Most 3PLs don't support EDI; they use modern APIs. Fulfil acts as the translation layer:

1. Retail partners send EDI to Fulfil
2. Fulfil converts to API calls for your 3PL
3. When your 3PL ships, Fulfil generates the EDI responses (856 ASN, 810 Invoice) automatically

You never have to coordinate between your 3PL and retail partners manually.

Do I need separate EDI for customers and suppliers?

No. Fulfil handles both inbound EDI (receiving orders from retail customers) and outbound EDI (sending purchase orders to suppliers) in the same system.

You can be a buyer and a seller through EDI without needing separate platforms or integrations.

What happens if an EDI document fails?

Fulfil provides real-time alerts for EDI transmission failures. You'll see which document failed, why it failed, and can retry or correct the issue directly in Fulfil.

For built-in EDI: Our support team helps resolve transmission issues.

For partner EDI platforms: We work with their support to troubleshoot.

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