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Deep Apparel EDI Expertise
Our team has mapped thousands of shoe retail transactions, eliminating costly chargebacks and re‑work for suppliers.
Trusted by Global Supply Chains
Effortless The Walking Company EDI Onboarding
Streamline your apparel supply chain for The Walking Company with automated EDI integration that syncs orders, shipping notices, invoices, and inventory data. Documents move two ways between your ERP and The Walking Company so your team can focus on fulfillment, not data entry. Meet their routing guide, labeling, and ASN standards to avoid deductions and receiving delays. Our managed service gets you live fast and supports you 24 hours a day.
Integrate with Any ERP SystemCustom Coded APIsDual-Mode Xref EngineAuto Pick & Pack 856 ASN
cloud
EDI
PO
ASN
810
997
Retail Network
Trading PartnerInventory
Zero-Click Definition
What is The Walking Company EDI?
The Walking Company EDI is the electronic data interchange framework for footwear and apparel suppliers, automating the exchange of purchase orders, ship notices, and invoices. It enforces retail compliance through standardized X12 transaction sets, driving seamless order‑to‑cash cycles and eliminating manual data entry for the textile and apparel industry.
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Seamless footwear supply chain EDI
Validates 850 POs and 856 ASNs against The Walking Company's retail compliance rulebook to eliminate chargebacks.
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Seamless footwear supply chain EDI
Syncs EDI data directly into your ERP inventory modules to prevent manual re‑keying errors.
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Seamless footwear supply chain EDI
Ensures stable VAN connectivity for real‑time document exchange without transmission failures.
CLOUD EDI PLATFORM
The Walking Company EDI Integration
& Compliance
Since 1991, The Walking Company has set the bar for comfort footwear retail from its Westlake Village, CA headquarters—and their vendor compliance manual is just as rigorous. Their VAN-based routing guide demands seamless 850 purchase orders, 856 ASNs, 810 invoices, and 846 inventory feeds, all synchronized to a strict timeline. One misstep in segment mapping or a missing GS1-128 label triggers chargebacks that erode your margin. Cogential IT's fully managed Cloud EDI Platform absorbs that complexity—no internal IT team required—so you ship faster, invoice cleaner, and stay off the compliance naughty list.
Pre-Transmission Validated
Direct ERP Ingestion
Dedicated Engineering SLA
ONE INTEGRATION · ENTIRE NETWORK
X12 · EDIFACT
Your ERP
one REST API
CogentailIT
cloud EDI platform
Warehousing
940 · Warehouse Order
Freight
204 · Load Tender
Fulfillment
856 · Ship Notice
Suppliers
850 · Purchase Order
Retailers
850 · Purchase Order
Technical Architecture & Integration Engine
Engineered for Production
Reduced Chargebacks Assurance
We pre-validate every 850, 856, 810, and 846 against The Walking Company's exact routing guide rules—including VAN envelope formatting and segment sequencing—so you never see a deduction for data errors.
VAN Connectivity Without the Headache
Our managed EDI handles all VAN interconnects, translation, and retry logic. You don't touch a single communication parameter; we monitor and maintain the pipeline 24/7.
GS1-128 & Branded Packing Slips Built In
Every ASN automatically generates compliant GS1-128 barcode labels and branded packing slips that match The Walking Company's DSV requirements—no manual formatting, no rejected cartons.
ERP Sync That Feels Invisible
We map your ERP's native fields directly to The Walking Company's required segments for 850, 856, 810, and 846. Orders flow in, shipments flow out, and inventory updates happen without a single spreadsheet.
Direct ERP Integration
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Flat File / REST / Webhook
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Zero Rigidity
Operational Focus
Where The Walking Company compliance usually get stuck?
Most compliance failures stem from misaligned EDI mapping with real‑world warehouse operations.
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Does your 856 ASN structure trigger retail deductions?
Inaccurate carton‑level data within the 856 ASN frequently triggers chargebacks exceeding $500 per incident.
02
Why does label barcode mismatch stall your shipments?
Barcode label discrepancies against the ASN cause delivery refusals and a sharp decline in compliance scores.
03
Is manual invoice matching delaying your receivables?
Manual 810 invoice reconciliation delays payment posting, sharply increasing days sales outstanding and overhead costs.
The Cogential IT Edge
Your Premier EDI Partner for Shoe Retail Compliance
We embed retail domain knowledge into each mapping to prevent the fiscal and reputational hits of non‑compliance.
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Built‑in ASN validation checks
Our proactive validation catches critical data discrepancies in 856 ASNs early, preventing costly rejections and chargebacks from The Walking Company.
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Seamless Label‑to‑ASN Sync
We configure barcode labels and packing slips that perfectly match carton‑level ASN details, ensuring accurate warehouse receiving.
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Real‑Time ERP Data Bridge
Orders from The Walking Company feed directly into your NetSuite or Shopify systems, removing double entry and data lag.
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24/7 VAN Connectivity Monitoring
Our team monitors AS2 and VAN communications around the clock, ensuring uninterrupted document exchange with retail partners.
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Fast‑Track Supplier Onboarding
Our pre‑built maps for apparel retail shorten onboarding to days, getting your products onto The Walking Company shelves faster.
Next Step
Deploy Custom EDI Setup →
Ready to streamline your Walking Company compliance?
Let our engineers handle the mapping layout while you focus on scaling distribution.
The Walking Company EDI DOCUMENT MATRIX
Essential documents for shoe retail exchange
A focused set of transaction sets drives The Walking Company supply chain coordination.
850
01
Purchase Order
Triggers inventory allocation and order fulfillment processes in your ERP system.
Workflow
→
856
02
Ship Notice/Manifest
Communicates carton content and shipping details to ensure accurate retail warehouse receiving.
Workflow
→
810
03
Invoice
Finalizes billing and triggers payment from The Walking Company upon receipt validation.
Workflow
→
846
04
Inventory Inquiry/Advice
Reports current inventory levels to The Walking Company for data‑driven replenishment decisions.
Workflow
JSON PAYLOAD
0 ERRORS
1{
2 "interchange_header": {
3 "sender_id": "COGENTAILIT",
4 "receiver_id": "ACME",
5 "usage_indicator": "I1",
6 "control_version": "00402",
7 "control_number": "000001"
8 },
9 "invoice": {
10 "number": "INV-2024-0847",
11 "date": "2024-06-14",
12 "terms": "NET 30",
13 "total": 12500.00
14 }
15}
ERROR
I1 is not a valid input
Expected T (test) or P (production) at ISA15.
PROBLEMS · 0
partner guide: ACME v2.4
No problems yet — hit "Run test" to validate the payload.
VALIDATION ENGINE
Validate The Walking Company
EDI in Minutes
Cogential IT's proprietary real-time Validation Engine doesn't just check syntax—it simulates The Walking Company's exact business rules before any document leaves your system. From mandatory qualifiers on the 850 to the precise hierarchical structure of the 856 ASN, every field is cross-referenced against their latest routing guide. If a barcode is missing a required AI or a packing slip lacks the DSV logo, you get an instant, human-readable error—not a chargeback three weeks later. This is how we deliver a 99.9% first-pass acceptance rate and make compliance a non-event.
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Pre-Transmission Error CatchingOur engine flags missing N1 loops, invalid UPCs, or incorrect ship-to codes on your 850 and 856 before they ever hit the VAN—saving you from costly rejections and resends.
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GS1-128 Barcode ValidationEvery label is checked against The Walking Company's exact AI requirements (01, 10, 30, etc.) and carton-level serialization rules, so your <a href="/products/barcodeshippinglabel/">barcode labeling</a> is always scan-ready at their DC.
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Branded Packing Slip ComplianceWe verify that each packing slip includes the correct DSV branding, order number, and carton count—eliminating the #1 reason for non-compliance chargebacks in apparel retail.
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Real-Time Error InsightsInstead of waiting for an 864 or 997 rejection, you see exactly which segment failed and why, with a suggested fix. Your team resolves issues in minutes, not days.
Connected EDI‑to‑ERP Integration Matrix
Connect The Walking Company EDI into your leading systems
Cogential IT eliminates manual data re‑entry by synchronizing orders, inventory, and invoices with your ERP.
Order → ASN → Invoice
Built for retail compliance
850
856
810
S
Shopify
Sync The Walking Company orders and inventory in real‑time.
I
Infor CloudSuite Fashion
Automate order‑to‑cash cycles for footwear lines in Infor.
B
BlueCherry
Streamline apparel EDI transactions directly within BlueCherry’s platform.
C
Centric PLM
Link shoe retail EDI to Centric PLM for product‑to‑delivery visibility.
A
A2000 ERP
Enable direct order import and inventory sync with A2000 for apparel.
S
Salsify
Sync product data and EDI fulfillment for accurate omnichannel listings.
A
Akeneo PIM
Connect Akeneo product info to EDI flows for enriched retail catalogs.
N
NetSuite
Seamlessly integrate The Walking Company POs and invoices into NetSuite.
COMPLIANCE AND ONBOARDING
The Walking Company
Managed onboarding from first test to live production
We handle VAN setup, mapping, label certification, and end‑to‑end testing to ensure seamless go‑live.
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VAN Interconnect Setup
We establish and test secure VAN connections to The Walking Company for verified uptime.
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PO Acknowledgment Mapping
We map 850 POs and 855 acknowledgments to confirm order acceptance without delay.
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Label Certification
We certify barcode labels and packing slips to match The Walking Company's strict carton‑level specifications.
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End‑to‑End ASN Simulation
Run multi‑carton 856 test scenarios to prove scan accuracy at retail warehouses.
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Automated 810 Workflows
Set up automated 810 invoice generation based on ASN data to cut DSO.
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Post‑Go‑Live Monitoring
Provide 24/7 post‑go‑live monitoring of EDI exchanges to prevent processing interruptions.
The Walking Company EDI LAUNCH SUPPORT
Ready to simplify
EDI onboarding?
Cogential IT can help your team prepare The Walking Company purchase orders, ASNs, GS1-128 barcode labels, ERP integration, connectivity, testing, and go-live support — so compliance does not become an operations burden.
Supported:
850
856
810
846
Any ERP Integration
Custom Coded APIs
Dual-Mode Xref
24-Hr SLA Support
READINESS PATH
Move from requirement review to monitored go-live
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Review Requirements
EDI document, label, and compliance specifications for The Walking Company.
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Connect Systems
ERP, warehouse, inventory, and accounting data integration.
03
Launch & Monitor
Test, launch, monitor, and fix transaction exceptions with live SLA tracking.
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Verified EDI Partner
Free checklist
Get the The Walking Company EDI Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare your The Walking Company EDI workflow before onboarding.
Document readiness checks
ERP and system integration planning
Testing and go-live support checklist
Exception and acknowledgment monitoring
The Walking Company EDI Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about trading with The Walking Company via EDI — from document requirements to compliance details.
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Every The Walking Company 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 The Walking Company — from purchase orders to invoices, every transaction is validated, mapped, and delivered with precision.
810
Invoice
846
Inventory Inquiry/Advice
850
Purchase Order
856
Ship Notice/Manifest
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Cogential IT
Verified