Lifeway EDI

Lifeway uses Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to exchange business documents like POs, ASNs, and invoices with suppliers. Becoming EDI compliant reduces manual entry, prevents chargebacks, and speeds order-to-cash cycles.

Common documents include 850 (Purchase Order), 855 (PO Acknowledgment), 856 (Advance Ship Notice), 810 (Invoice), 997/999 (Acknowledgments), and sometimes 860 (PO Change) and 846 (Inventory). We’ll confirm exact requirements during onboarding.

Most suppliers complete setup in 1–2 weeks once trading partner details are available. This includes map configuration, testing, certification, and go-live scheduling with Lifeway.

We support AS2, SFTP, and VAN connectivity. If Lifeway mandates a specific protocol, we’ll configure it accordingly and handle security certificates, keys, and mailbox routing.

Yes. We provide ERP integrations (e.g., NetSuite, Acumatica, QuickBooks, Sage, Dynamics, SAP) as well as flat-file/CSV APIs. We can also offer a web-based EDI portal if you prefer not to integrate.

Our validation rules check required segments, packaging, and GS1 label data before transmission. Real-time alerts flag missing fields so you can correct issues prior to sending to Lifeway.

Absolutely. We manage test cycles with Lifeway, certify your maps, and monitor documents 24/7. Our team proactively resolves failures, reprocesses documents, and keeps maps updated.

We generate compliant SSCC labels and ensure ASN pack structures (order, shipment, pack, item) match Lifeway’s specifications to avoid receiving delays and penalties.

Pricing is typically based on a one-time setup/test fee plus a monthly plan aligned to your document volume and integration type. We’ll share a transparent quote before kickoff.

You’ll receive 24/7 support, SLA-backed incident response, proactive monitoring, and continuous compliance updates if Lifeway changes requirements or adds new documents.