EDI and Major Retailers
Nordstrom, Target, Steinmart, Kohl’s, and more
Nordstrom, Target, Steinmart, Kohl’s, and more
As much as you probably want your product in as many locations as possible — it’s an omnichannel world these days — it’s important to remember that you want your brand in the environment that offers a high probability of success. You’ve worked too hard for anything else. You also want to spend your time pitching to retailers who are seeking products like yours and not waste hours chasing a store that is unlikely to entertain what you sell. What’s more, you want to be able to satisfy the requirement of the retailers who carry your items — even a company with a white hot, in-demand product risks losing a customer if it can’t get shipping, inventory management and production right.
No two retailers handle their EDI transactions exactly the same way. That means your supply chain must be nimble enough to adapt and your EDI software provider needs to have your back. Retailers that focus on discounts will bring different challenges than high-end department stores, and physical store locations can make an impact on your ability to establish a productive relationship. Before you land that first big order from a retailer, make sure you have an EDI process and an EDI provider that will help you succeed. It’s like any other relationship — you only get one chance to make a first impression. It doesn’t mean you can’t rebound from a rocky start but you’ll be a lot happier — and your bottom line a lot healthier — when things begin well.
While there are caveats to every retailer pursuit, you do need to get your product out there so people will buy it. After you have answered the important questions honestly, get out there and pitch to the right trading partners. And remember that a big step towards ensuring a successful relationship is finding an EDI provider who is responsive and has EDI mapping to hundreds of retailers. Working with the right company for EDI transactions will make your journey not only less stressful, but more profitable.
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