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      SKUPREME EDI Integration Guide

      SKUPREME provides comprehensive EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integration capabilities for brands selling through retail channels. This article outlines how SKUPREME's EDI functionality works.

      Key EDI Integration Features

      • SPS Commerce & Mirakl Integration: SKUPREME integrates with leading EDI providers like SPS Commerce and Mirakl to facilitate compliant EDI transactions.
      • Complete EDI Workflow Support: Handles the entire EDI workflow including:
        • Receiving purchase orders via EDI
        • Approving POs and sending confirmations
        • Processing payment confirmations
        • Managing unique barcodes for cartons
        • Confirming shipment readiness
        • Scheduling pickup appointments
        • Generating compliant shipping labels
      • Centralized Purchase Order Management: All purchase orders from retail partners are managed in a single interface.
      • Integrated Inventory Management: Links EDI orders with inventory across all channels for accurate inventory forecasting.
      • Built-in Purchase Order Tracking: Associates purchase orders with shipments, allowing multiple shipments to be tied to a single purchase order.

      Target EDI Implementation

      For Target specifically, SKUPREME manages the unique EDI requirements:

      1. Label Compliance: SKUPREME ensures all labels are Target-compliant, as required for retail distribution.
      2. Multiple PO Processing: Handles Target's frequent smaller POs (as little as 3 cartons/36 units) that may come multiple times per week.
      3. End-to-End EDI Transaction Support: Manages the complete EDI transaction cycle from PO receipt to shipment confirmation.
      4. Team Collaboration Tools: Built-in comment system and audit trail allows purchasing managers and supply chain teams to collaborate on PO management.

      Multi-Channel Management

      SKUPREME acts as a central hub for managing inventory and orders across channels:

      • Marketplace Integration: Connects Shopify, Amazon, Target, Walmart, TikTok and other channels in one system.
      • Catalog Syncing and Linking: Automatically synchronizes product catalogs across marketplaces.
      • Warehouse Network Management: Integrates with multiple warehouses, allowing specialized fulfillment operations for different channels.
      • Streamlined Expansion: Once integrated with SPS Commerce, adding additional retail channels becomes significantly easier.

      Implementation Process

      1. Planning Phase: SKUPREME implementation managers work with your team to develop a custom implementation plan.
      2. Integration Setup: Connect SKUPREME to your marketplaces, SPS Commerce account, and warehouses.
      3. Process Configuration: Configure EDI workflows to align with your team's processes and retail partners' requirements.
      4. Warehouse Integration: Either direct integration with warehouse WMS or fallback CSV export method if warehouses have limited technology.
      5. Ongoing Support: Post-implementation support via Slack for real-time assistance.

      Warehouse Integration Options

      SKUPREME offers multiple warehouse integration methods:

      • Direct WMS Integration: Connects directly with major Warehouse Management Systems.
      • Label Generation: Can generate and provide shipping labels to warehouses for Target-compliant shipping.
      • Fallback Method: For 3PLs with limited technology, SKUPREME can batch orders and send automated CSVs containing order details and shipping requirements.

      EDI Notification Workflow

      EDI purchase orders can be managed through customizable notification settings:

      • Configurable review schedules (daily, weekly, or as orders arrive)
      • Email notifications for new EDI transmissions
      • Dashboard alerts in the SKUPREME interface
      • Purchase order assignment to team members

      Benefits Over Manual EDI Management

      • Reduced Errors: Automated validation prevents common EDI errors.
      • Time Savings: No manual data entry between systems.
      • Better Forecasting: Integrates retail order data into inventory projections.
      • Scalability: Easily add more retail partners without additional technical overhead.
      • Complete Traceability: Full audit trail of all EDI transactions.

      Compared to Direct SPS Commerce Management

      Unlike managing EDI directly in SPS Commerce, SKUPREME:

      • Integrates EDI data with your broader inventory and order management
      • Provides purchase order forecasting based on all sales channels
      • Offers a more user-friendly interface for non-technical team members
      • Connects EDI data with warehouse and shipping operations
      • Eliminates the need to switch between multiple systems

      For more information or to schedule a demonstration of SKUPREME's EDI capabilities, contact contact@skupreme.com.