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Label Data Accuracy
Verify that barcode content matches the 856 ASN line items, including GTINs and quantities.
Enterprise-Grade EDI Services
Empower Kraft Supply Chain
Connect to Kraft with confidence using Cogential IT LLC's world-class EDI platform. Our real-time ERP integration ensures your Food & Beverage data flows smoothly between partners and internal systems.
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Zero-Click Definition
What is Kraft EDI?
Kraft EDI is the electronic data interchange framework mandated by Kraft Heinz for food and beverage suppliers, enabling automated exchange of procurement, fulfillment, and financial documents. It ensures compliance with Kraft’s supply chain standards, integrating order-to-cash cycles and shipment visibility through structured EDI protocols, reducing manual intervention and accelerating time-to-shelf for perishable goods.
EDI 810 Invoice
EDI 850 Purchase Order
EDI 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment
Operational Focus
Food supply chain compliance focus
Ensuring accurate 850 purchase order mapping to prevent shipment rejections.
Synchronizing ASN data with warehouse systems for real-time inventory updates.
Maintaining AS2 connectivity for secure, uninterrupted document exchange.
Kraft EDI Key TakeAway
Kraft EDI readiness: Key Takeaways
Accurate purchase order mapping
Real-time ASN-to-WMS sync
Stable AS2/VAN communication
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Where Kraft EDI compliance usually gets stuck?
Most compliance failures occur when physical labeling and digital ASN data don't align.
Are your barcode labels matching Kraft’s ASN requirements?
Mismatched carton labels cause shipment rejections; our system validates label data against the 856 before transmission.
Is your ERP generating accurate 850 purchase order acknowledgments?
Incorrect 855 responses lead to order discrepancies; we map Kraft’s required fields to your ERP for precise confirmations.
Does your AS2 connection drop during peak order windows?
Unstable communication disrupts document flow; we monitor and maintain AS2/VAN channels to ensure 24/7 reliability.
The Cogential IT Edge
Why Cogential IT Excels at Kraft EDI Compliance?
We combine deep food & beverage supply chain expertise with pre-built Kraft mappings, ensuring rapid onboarding and zero chargebacks.
Pre-Mapped Kraft Document Library
Our library includes all mandatory Kraft transaction sets, reducing setup time and eliminating mapping errors from day one.
Barcode-to-ASN Validation Engine
We automatically cross-check barcode labels and packing slips against 856 data, preventing costly shipment rejections at Kraft DCs.
ERP Integration Without Disruption
We connect Kraft EDI directly to your Infor, SAP, or NetSuite system, preserving your existing workflows and reducing manual entry.
Dedicated Food Industry Compliance
Our team understands Kraft’s specific requirements for lot tracking, expiration dates, and temperature-sensitive shipments, ensuring full compliance.
24/7 AS2 & VAN Monitoring
We proactively monitor AS2 and VAN channels to guarantee document delivery, even during high-volume promotional periods, preventing downtime.
Rapid Onboarding & Testing
We complete Kraft EDI onboarding in weeks, not months, with parallel testing to validate every document before go-live.
Ready to streamline your Kraft compliance?
Let our engineers handle the mapping layout while you focus on scaling distribution.
Kraft EDI DOCUMENT MATRIX
Key Kraft EDI Documents for Compliance
Review the core transaction sets required for seamless Kraft supply chain integration.
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Purchase Order
Initiates the order cycle; Kraft sends this to trigger procurement and fulfillment processes.
Workflow
02
Purchase Order Acknowledgment
Confirms order acceptance or changes; critical for aligning supplier capacity with Kraft’s demand.
Workflow
03
Ship Notice/Manifest
Provides shipment details including carton contents; must match physical labels and packing slips.
Workflow
04
Invoice
Requests payment for shipped goods; accuracy ensures timely settlement and cash flow.
Workflow
label and ASN readiness
Keep barcode, carton, ASN, and invoice data aligned.
Barcode labels, packing slips, and ASN data must be perfectly synchronized to avoid Kraft distribution center rejections and chargebacks.
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Carton Label Placement
Ensure labels are affixed per Kraft’s specifications to avoid scanning failures at receiving docks.
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Packing Slip Alignment
Cross-check packing slip details with the invoice and ASN to prevent payment delays.
Connected EDI-to-ERP Integration Matrix
Connect Kraft EDI to your existing ERP systems
Cogential IT reduces manual data entry by integrating Kraft EDI directly with your existing ERP, WMS, or accounting platform.
Order → ASN → Invoice
Built for retail compliance
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856
810
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Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage
Seamlessly map Kraft orders and ASNs into Infor’s food-specific modules.
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Aptean Food & Beverage ERP
Integrate Kraft EDI with Aptean for batch traceability and recipe compliance.
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SAP S/4HANA
Connect Kraft documents to SAP S/4HANA for real-time inventory and financial posting.
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Manhattan Active WMS
Sync Kraft ASN and shipment data with Manhattan WMS for accurate receiving.
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NetSuite
Automate Kraft order-to-cash cycles within NetSuite’s cloud ERP environment.
M
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Link Kraft EDI to Dynamics 365 for unified supply chain and finance operations.
B
Blue Yonder WMS
Integrate Kraft shipment notices with Blue Yonder for optimized warehouse throughput.
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SYSPRO
Map Kraft EDI transactions into SYSPRO for streamlined food distribution management.
COMPLIANCE AND ONBOARDING
Kraft
How Cogential IT Ensures Flawless Kraft EDI Onboarding
We follow a structured testing and validation process to guarantee every Kraft document meets compliance standards before go-live.
01
Kraft Requirements Analysis
We review Kraft’s EDI specifications and map them to your current business processes.
02
Document Mapping Setup
Configure all mandatory transaction sets with correct field alignments and code values.
03
Label & ASN Validation
Test barcode labels and packing slips against 856 data to ensure physical-digital alignment.
04
ERP Integration Testing
Verify end-to-end data flow from Kraft EDI into your ERP or WMS without errors.
05
Communication Channel Setup
Establish and test AS2 or VAN connectivity with Kraft’s designated endpoints.
06
Parallel Go-Live Simulation
Run live transaction simulations with Kraft to confirm compliance before full production cutover.
Kraft EDI LAUNCH SUPPORT
Ready to simplify
EDI onboarding?
Cogential IT can help your team prepare Kraft EDI documents, labels, ERP integration, connectivity, testing, and go-live support — so compliance does not become a manual operations burden.
Supported:
850
856
810
855
READINESS PATH
Move from requirement review to monitored go-live
01
Review Requirements
EDI document and schedule requirements for Kraft
02
Connect Systems
ERP, warehouse, production, and finance data integration
03
Launch & Monitor
Test, launch, monitor, and fix document exceptions
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Free checklist
Get the Kraft EDI Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare your Kraft EDI workflow before onboarding.
Document readiness checks
ERP and system integration planning
Testing and go-live support checklist
Exception and acknowledgment monitoring
Kraft EDI Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about trading with Kraft via EDI — from document requirements to compliance details.
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Every Kraft document, precisely routed
Schedule-driven EDI requires every document to land in the right system at the right time. Cogential IT guarantees seamless X12 integration with Kraft — from purchase orders to invoices, every transaction is validated, mapped, and delivered with precision.
850
Purchase Order
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810
Invoice
OUT
856
Advance Ship Notice
OUT
855
PO Acknowledgment
IN
997
Functional Ack
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