PetSmart EDI: How to become supplier of PetSmart

PetSmart is a privately held American chain of pet superstores, founded by Carrie Marcus Neiman, Herbert Marcus and Abraham Lincoln Neiman in 1907. As of 2020, PetSmart has more than 1,650 stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. PetSmart's product offerings include pet food, treats, toys, supplies, and services such as grooming, training, and boarding. In order to begin trading with PetSmart, suppliers must fulfill PetSmart’s EDI requirements.

How EDI Works On PetSmart?

To be a supplier of PetSmart, you’ll need to exchange business documents through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Adopting EDI helps pet suppliers meet these compliance standards and continue doing business with PetSmart.

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents between PetSmart and suppliers. EDI automates the exchange of orders, invoices, and other business documents.

How to exchange EDI documents with PetSmart?

• First PetSmart sends a purchase order (850) to the supplier. To confirm receipt of the purchase order, the supplier sends Functional Acknowledgment (EDI 997).
• The supplier packs the merchandise and attaches a GS1-128 shipping label to the individual carton. This label provides information about the contents of the carton.
• A Purchase Order Acknowledgement (EDI 855) is sent by a supplier to PetSmart in response to an EDI 850 Purchase Order.
• For giving information about the contents of the carton, The supplier attaches a GS1- 128 shipping label to the individual carton.
• Supplier sends an Advanced Shipping Notice (EDI 856) to exchange the shipment on route to the destination.
• Lastly, the supplier sends the electronic invoice (810), which is sent to the PetSmart for payment.

Basic EDI documents for EDI setup with PetSmart

How to exchange EDI documents with PetSmart?

• EDI 810 – Invoice
• EDI 832 – Product Catalog
• EDI 846 – Inventory Inquiry/Advice
• EDI 850 – Purchase Order
• EDI 852 – Product Activity Data
• EDI 855 – Purchase Order Acknowledgment
• EDI 856 – Advance Ship Notice
• EDI 860 – Purchase Order Change
• EDI 870 – Order Status
• EDI 864 – Text Message
• EDI 997 – Acknowledgement
• Branded packing slips for drop shipments
• GS1-128 (formerly called UCC-128) barcode shipping labels

What are the Benefits of PetSmart EDI Compliance?

What are the Benefits of PetSmart EDI Compliance?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) offers numerous benefits for the PetSmart suppliers, streamlining their operations, improving efficiency, and enhancing communication with suppliers and partners. Here are some ways in which EDI can specifically benefit PetSmart suppliers:

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) offers numerous benefits for the PetSmart, streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and enhancing communication with suppliers and partners. Here are some ways in which EDI can specifically benefit PetSmart:
• Improved efficiency: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) can streamline various processes within the supply chain, reducing manual data entry and paperwork. This can lead to increased operational efficiency and faster order processing.
• Cost Savings: PetSmart EDI Compliance can help pet suppliers to reduce costs in a number of ways, such as by eliminating the need for paper documents and reducing the need for human resources.
• Improved customer service: EDI can help PetSmart retailers to improve customer service in a number of ways, such as by speeding up the order fulfillment process and reducing the number of customer complaints.
• Scalability: As PetSmart suppliers grow and expand, EDI can easily scale to accommodate increased order volumes and new trading partners.
• Enhanced compliance: EDI can help suppliers to enhance compliance with a number of regulations, such as those related to inventory management and shipping

To learn more about how Infocon Systems can take care of your EDI needs for PetSmart, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at +1 888-339-0722 or email sales@infoconn.com. We’d love to hear from you.