EDI Compliance with Kohl
To ensure a seamless partnership with Kohl, it is highly recommended that vendors become EDI ready from the very start. But what exactly is EDI? If you're unfamiliar with the basics, we invite you to check out our comprehensive blog post, "Basics of EDI," which provides an overview of how EDI works for trading partners.
Now, let's delve into what you need to know about engaging in EDI with a customer. There are some fundamental questions that need to be addressed for any EDI connection:
How do you connect to the customer's system to send and receive EDI documents?
What specific inbound and outbound documents are required to be exchanged?
Which EDI standards and formats does the customer require?
When it comes to connecting with Kohl, please note that they utilize GXS as their VAN (Value Added Network) provider. Therefore, all trading partners must be able to connect to the GXS VAN system to send and receive EDI documents.
In terms of EDI standards, Kohl adheres to X12 4010 standards for its EDI integration.
Now, let's address the EDI documents that are required for a successful connection with Kohl:
Outbound from Kohl:
EDI 850 – New Purchase Orders (Blanket and Release)
EDI 860 – Purchase Order Changes
EDI 864 – Text Messages (any errors or warnings will be sent through this)
Inbound to Kohl:
EDI 856 – Advance Shipment Notice
EDI 810 – Invoices to Customer
We understand the importance of a smooth testing process, and with Kohl, there is no separate testing process for EDI certification. Instead, they will send a live purchase order through EDI and expect the vendor to respond with corresponding EDI 856 and ASN documents.
While becoming EDI compliant can be challenging, Kohl encourages vendors to expedite the process. To help streamline your journey towards EDI compliance with Kohl, consider leveraging an experienced EDI service provider like TPSynergy (www.tpsynergy.com). Their expertise will help shorten the cycle time and ensure a successful partnership with Kohl.
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