EDI Integration for Retail Fulfillment | Flowspace

Flowspace difference

Grow without growing pains

EDI replaces slow manual processes with faster, more efficient communication while improving capacity planning and scaling.

Stay compliant

Retail EDI is more than a technology solution. We equip fulfillment centers with the data, tools, and guidance to ensure Routing Guide EDI compliance on every transaction.

Avoid chargeback penalties

In the event of a non-compliance chargeback penalty, our team swiftly investigates and resolves the issue to reduce or cut retailer-issued non-compliance fees.

Keep retail shelves full

Selling in stores? Our B2B fulfillment keeps shelves stocked, while our order management platform gives you a real-time, multichannel view of inventory.

What we offer

Retail EDI execution

Cut down on manual work with seamless management of purchase orders, ASNs, and invoices across your retail partners.

Routing guide compliance

We turn retailer routing guides into enforced workflows that help you stay compliant and reduce chargebacks.

Flexible fulfillment models

Run replenishment and retail drop ship programs through a single EDI workflow.

UCC labels & ASNs

Generate compliant UCC labels and accurate ASNs automatically to meet requirements.

Freight & appointments

Coordinate freight and delivery appointments with managed carriers, documentation, and tracking in one system.

Performance & SLA tracking

Monitor fulfillment performance and SLAs from a single source of truth.

Exception management

Identify and resolve issues before they impact retailer scorecards.

EDI codes supported

We connect you with trading partners through automated EDI that streamlines your supply chain.

EDI Providers

Our experts help you get up and running so you can work with large retailers.

How it works

Better fulfillment begins here, and it’s easy

Getting started with Flowspace is seamless and supported at every step. Just as it should be.

  1. Map Your Strategy We’ll assess your products and demand footprint to design the optimal warehousing strategy, revealing opportunities to cut costs and streamline operations.

  2. Onboard With Ease Once we’ve mapped your strategy, we’ll get things moving, setting up custom SOPs, training your staff on our platform, and integrating the critical tools powering your workflow.

  3. Start Shipping Automatically send orders, invoices, and shipment data to your trading partners with our smart EDI integration.

Frequently asked questions

What does EDI stand for?

EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange, a standardized way for businesses to exchange documents such as purchase orders, shipping notices, and invoices electronically. EDI is commonly used in retail and wholesale fulfillment workflows to support automated, compliant communication between trading partners.

What EDI documents and transaction types does Flowspace support?

Flowspace supports common retail and fulfillment EDI transaction types, including:

Supported documents may vary depending on retailer requirements and the brand’s fulfillment workflow configuration.

How does Flowspace handle EDI requirements for major retailers?

Flowspace helps brands meet major retailer EDI compliance requirements by supporting standardized document exchange through approved EDI networks and workflows. This includes receiving retailer purchase orders, sending shipment confirmations and ASNs, and ensuring fulfillment execution aligns with retailer routing guides and service-level expectations.

How long does it take to set up EDI with Flowspace?

EDI setup timelines depend on retailer requirements and integration complexity, but most implementations typically take two to six weeks. Flowspace works closely with brands and their EDI VAN or provider during onboarding to configure, test, and validate workflows before going live.

What information is exchanged through EDI with Flowspace?

EDI workflows can exchange key operational information such as purchase orders, order acknowledgments, shipment confirmations, advance ship notices (ASNs), and invoicing-related data. This supports accurate, automated communication between brands, retailers, and fulfillment operations, helping reduce manual effort and improve compliance.