EDI for Retailers

Fast and Effortless EDI Data Transfer with Walmart

Ensure compliance with Walmart’s EDI requirements for seamless B2B workflows, from purchase orders to invoices.

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What is EDI

Automate the transmission and receipt of business documents

In the modern business climate, streamlining procedures and simplifying communication among trading partners are critical to success. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is a secure, digital way for systems and partners to share vital business and transaction data. EDI has evolved as a powerful tool for changing how organizations connect, process orders, and exchange important information.

EDI enables businesses to automate the transmission and receipt of information in the form of standardized documents. Consider EDI as a standard electronic business language which enables trading partners to communicate swiftly and easily.

What is Walmart EDI

Be EDI compliant with Walmart’s Retail Link system

Walmart is a globally recognized multinational retailer with over 10,000 discount stores, supercenters, discount department stores, grocery stores, and local markets. Walmart gives the retailer a competitive advantage through its extensive retail operations, which sell a wide variety of things including food, clothing, electronics, and household items.

Walmart believes that its business partners must embrace EDI to maximize operational efficiency, cut operational expenses, and improve the overall consumer experience through supply chain streamlining and mistake reduction. If your company is onboarding with Walmart as one of their logistics partners, you must be EDI compliant with Walmart’s Retail Link system.

Managing Walmart Orders with EDI

Achieve operational efficiency across the supply chain

After becoming an approved vendor, efficiently managing orders is essential. Walmart utilizes an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system to simplify order processing and enhance communication between vendors and its systems.

EDI Integration

You’ll receive purchase orders via EDI, which can be managed manually through Retail Link or automatically through an in house EDI solution or third party EDI service vender. Manual processing is suitable for low order volumes, but as your business grows, automating EDI transactions will save time and reduce errors.

Order Fulfillment

Upon receiving an order, you’ll need to process it, generate an invoice, and update Walmart’s systems with shipping information. EDI ensures that this information flows seamlessly between your business and Walmart.

Continual Compliance

Staying compliant with Walmart’s EDI requirements is essential. Non-compliance can result in penalties or even termination of your vendor agreement.

Walmart and its suppliers use EDIINT AS2

Supported EDI formats

ANSI X12 (American National Standards Institute)
- UCS (Uniform Communications Standards)
- VICS (Voluntary Inter-industry Commerce Standards)
EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport)

A common transaction as a Walmart supplier is EDI 850. EDI 850 is a transaction set that facilitates purchase orders, providing essential information on item details, shipping, payment terms, cost reduction, discounts, and offers.

Establishing a Walmart EDI Connection

Getting started with Walmart RetailLink

You can use two connection types with an EDI interface to secure a reliable supplier relationship with Walmart.
Explore the following connection types to establish which secure communication method fits your business.

AS2

AS2 is a secure and reliable method for transferring data over the internet. It creates a direct point-to-point connection between client and server computers, using digital certificates and encryption to safeguard EDI data transmission. Walmart maintains a direct AS2 connection with drop-ship vendors (DSVs), ensuring smooth and secure EDI file exchange.

SFTP

SFTP uses point-to-point connectivity to facilitate secure file transfers between networked hosts. Walmart establishes a direct SFTP connection with drop-ship vendors (DSVs) for seamless EDI file exchange.

VAN

A third-party private network provider enables the transfer and exchange of EDI documents. Walmart uses a Value-Added Network (VAN) to send EDI files but does not manage or regulate the data flow between the VAN and drop-ship vendors (DSVs). While VANs are less common today, they remain a viable option for companies that do not require the advanced features of modern EDI solutions.

Navigating EDI Integration Options

Set Up Walmart Integration on Your Own or Consider a Third-Party EDI Solution

While a software partner may not be required for EDI integration with Walmart, EDI experts can help you navigate challenges and streamline the process. However, if you choose to implement an EDI connection on your own, it is essential to have a knowledgeable expert on your team to guide you through the process.

In this case, it’s beneficial to choose an EDI solution that is simple and user-friendly, along with a provider that offers customer support to assist with any questions or issues during implementation.

How we can help

Sell Smarter to Walmart With a Trusted EDI Retail Partner

EDI Generator is a cloud-based EDI service that enables the exchange of EDI documents with retail and logistics partners using AS2. You can read received EDIs like purchase orders and load tenders in human-friendly formats, as well as generate EDIs like PO acknowledgements, shipment notices, invoices, and shipment statuses.

Pre-built EDI definitions

Simple, feature-rich web user interface

Hassle free and simple set up

No software to install or maintain

Access any where from web browser

Optimize cost. Pay for what you use

No need of extensive EDI knowledge

30-day trial without conditions or billing

How it works

Automated and Simplified EDI workflows for you

MFT Gateway can transmit literally anything (even a video clip or a regulatory submission), and EDIG can process virtually any EDI document (as long as the specification or schema is available)—even including generic documents that are originating or being exchanged outside of MFT Gateway. But of course, the real power comes when the two platforms operate in unison.

We provide a web-based platform to translate, validate and transfer EDI files via AS2,
and support for any EDI definition and any EDI partner over X12.