Discover Our EDI, Retailer Integrations

work directly with leading EDI technology partners to support EDI fulfillment and shipping with retailers for wholesale orders and direct-to-consumer drop shipping.


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Process is Simple to Get Started

Step One:
Integrate Shopping Cart
In a plug and play fashion, we can get your inventory synched and set up to begin the process.
Step Two:
Ship Inventory to Warehouse
Send your inventory to our warehouse so we can get everything setup for delivery
Step Three:
Start Shipping
Now you can start using KNCT to help save you on your orders
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ShipNetwork’s integrations help growing ecommerce brands reduce manual work, improve order flow, and gain better visibility across inventory, fulfillment, and shipping activity.
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Benefits of EDI Integration

Our EDI fulfillment and shipping service makes it possible for eCommerce retailers of every size to expand their business to new audiences, without worrying about the complexities of managing an EDI integration. Existing ShipNetwork clients can get started selling in as little as 4-6 weeks.

Faster Processing

Increased Accuracy

Remove the barrier to entry of working with big box retailers

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How it Works: EDI Transaction Codes

ShipNetwork currently supports electronic purchase orders, advance ship notices, and electronic inventory updates to retailers via the following EDI transaction codes

EDI 850: Purchase Order

The EDI 850 serves as an electronic request for goods or services, transmitted from a purchaser to a supplier. Typically the initial stage in the procurement process, this digital order can address one-time, repetitive, or even modifications to existing orders as dictated by the purchaser.

This digital order details the specific items and their quantities that the buyer wishes to procure. Additionally, it stipulates the desired delivery time and the designated receiving location, which could be a distribution hub, a retail outlet, or directly to the final consumer.

EDI 856: Advance ShipNotice (ASN)

The EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice (ASN)/Manifest primarily offers comprehensive insights regarding an impending shipment of products. Generally dispatched by the product supplier or a third-party logistics specialist to a retailer or distributor, its main aim is to notify about a shipment. Many leading retailers mandate its submission within a predetermined period prior to the product's arrival at the retailer's warehouse or outlet.

This ASN details the shipped items, the transport agency handling the order, the shipment's dimensions, dispatch date, and occasionally, the anticipated delivery date.

EDI 846: Inventory Inquiry/Advice

The EDI 846 functions as a digital counterpart to the traditional paper-based inventory update, often referred to as Inventory Inquiry/Advice. Predominantly, retailers utilize it to question a supplier's stock levels, while suppliers employ it to communicate the quantity of units they possess. This document additionally provides retailers insight into future inventory availability. The frequency of EDI 846 transmission by suppliers can vary, ranging from several times daily to just a few times weekly.

This Inventory Inquiry/Advice is particularly significant in e-commerce order handling, especially in drop shipping scenarios where the retailer oversees the eCommerce platform.
Did You Know?
ShipNetwork integrates with leading ecommerce platforms and sales channels, helping brands connect fulfillment operations across DTC, marketplace, retail, and wholesale workflows.
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Brands That Have Scaled with ShipNetwork

Terrell Davis
ShipNetwork and the brand DEFY, founded by NFL legend Terrell Davis — a partnership built on trust and performance.
Founder
Our partner since 2022. They customized our fulfillment processes as we scaled DTC and wholesale, handled EDI, retail compliance, and adapted with us every step of the way.
Erin
The team has been very responsive and flexible. Orders ship fast—even during peaks and flash sales. Customers love the fast delivery.We help fast-moving brands with ease.
Jay, CEO
ShipNetwork gives us peace of mind that packages get to customers on time. They handle supply chain challenges gracefully and help us scale.
Tavis Malcolm, Founder
Even as a small client, we always felt supported. No other partner promoted Morrison Outdoors the way ShipNetwork does.
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What is EDI in ecommerce fulfillment?

EDI, or Electronic Data Interchange, is a standardized way for businesses to exchange order, inventory, shipping, and transaction data electronically. For ecommerce brands working with retailers, wholesalers, and trading partners, EDI helps automate key fulfillment communications and reduce manual data entry.

Why do ecommerce brands need EDI?

Ecommerce brands often need EDI when they begin selling through retail, wholesale, marketplace, or B2B channels that require standardized data exchange. EDI helps brands process purchase orders, shipping notices, inventory updates, and invoices more efficiently as fulfillment operations become more complex.

How does EDI help with B2B and retail fulfillment?

EDI helps B2B and retail fulfillment by automating the exchange of important documents such as purchase orders, advance ship notices, order acknowledgments, and invoices. This can help brands meet retailer requirements, reduce errors, and keep fulfillment workflows moving more smoothly.

Can ShipNetwork support brands that need EDI integrations?

Yes. ShipNetwork can support growing ecommerce brands that need integrations to connect fulfillment operations with retail, wholesale, marketplace, or back-end systems. EDI support can help brands manage more complex order flows while improving accuracy, visibility, and operational efficiency.

How does EDI improve fulfillment accuracy and visibility?

EDI improves fulfillment accuracy by reducing the need for manual order entry and helping systems exchange information in a consistent format. It can also improve visibility by keeping order, shipment, inventory, and transaction data moving between partners more reliably.