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XEDI helps 3m teams manage the order, fulfilment and invoice information used in retail, wholesale or marketplace supply. The connection reduces manual re-keying while keeping document status and exceptions visible to the people responsible for delivery and payment.

Overview

Getting started with 3m EDI

Purchase orders Order acknowledgements and responses Invoices Credit notes or adjustments where required Product, catalogue or stock data where required

Documents you can exchange

Purchase orders
Order acknowledgements and responses
Invoices
Credit notes or adjustments where required
Product, catalogue or stock data where required

Who it's for

Built for 3m suppliers

Whether you send a handful of orders a week or thousands a day, XEDI keeps your 3m trading accurate and hands-off.

Suppliers and manufacturers
Commercial and order-processing teams
Warehouse and fulfilment teams
Customer-service teams
Finance and accounts receivable teams

In practice

3m EDI overview

3m EDI is the structured exchange of commercial documents between 3m and businesses working in retail, wholesale or marketplace supply. The agreed document set starts with orders and invoices, with the operational emphasis on keeping order and invoice records aligned across operational teams.

A practical 3m integration should connect orders and invoices with the systems responsible for processing them. XEDI maps the agreed Agreed EDI format messages into ERP, warehouse, accounting or API workflows, while validation and alerts help teams deal with exceptions before they affect delivery or payment.

Every document validated before it moves

XEDI checks each 3m order, despatch advice and invoice against the required format, so errors are caught before they reach your systems.

Onboarding

3m supplier onboarding process

For 3m, onboarding starts with the account identifiers, document scope and connection route used by the relationship. XEDI then maps, tests and monitors the agreed workflow so teams can move from first order to stable live trading with clear ownership of exceptions.

01
Confirm the 3m supplier account, buyer contacts, delivery locations, identifiers and current document requirements.
02
Agree the 3m order, response and invoice scope for the trading relationship.
03
Map 3m message data to the supplier's ERP, warehouse, order-management and accounting systems.
04
Configure Agreed EDI format validation, connection routing, exception alerts and user responsibilities in XEDI.
05
Complete the agreed 3m test transactions, checking mandatory references, product data, delivery details and invoice matching.
06
Monitor initial live transactions and resolve rejected, delayed or mismatched documents with the operational and finance teams.

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Detail

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3m EDI message types

3m document requirements depend on the commercial relationship and fulfilment route. The following business documents are reviewed when planning the order-to-invoice workflow.

Message	Purpose	Direction
Purchase order	Purchase order with item, quantity, price, delivery location and requested delivery details.	3m to supplier
Order acknowledgement	Order acknowledgement or response used to confirm, reject or amend order lines before fulfilment.	Supplier to 3m
Invoice	Invoice linked to the order, delivery and supplier references agreed with 3m.	Supplier to 3m
Application acknowledgement	Application or functional acknowledgement used to confirm receipt or identify processing errors where supported.	Either direction

3m EDI requirements

Requirements planning should confirm the account identifiers, document scope and connection route used by 3m. Planning should also account for the transport and validation controls used for retail, wholesale or marketplace supply.

Agreed EDI format

Map the agreed 3m order, response and invoice messages in the Agreed EDI format format used by the trading setup.

AS2 or managed connectivity

Use AS2, SFTP, a VAN or the connection method agreed with 3m, with secure routing and delivery-status monitoring.

Product and location references

Validate agreed product identifiers, pack data, ship-to or depot locations and supplier references before a document is sent.

Testing and go-live

Test the agreed 3m message set, resolve validation feedback and retain evidence that the connection is ready for live trading.

Common requirements & compliance

Common requirements

3m supplier account, trading partner and buyer identifiers
Product identifiers, SKUs, GTINs, pack sizes and agreed item descriptions
Delivery, depot, warehouse or ship-to references
Invoice, tax, payment and remittance references
Agreed Agreed EDI format message set and connection method
Test evidence for the agreed order and invoice flows

Compliance notes

3m document requirements can vary by category, region, delivery route and fulfilment model.
Supplier, product, location and invoice references must match the trading agreement and test data.
Use pre-send validation and exception monitoring to reduce rejected 3m orders and invoices.

3m ERP integration

3m EDI integration connects supplier document flows with the systems teams use to process orders, allocate stock, ship goods and create invoices. XEDI can map the agreed 3m data into ERP, accounting, warehouse, ecommerce and API workflows.

SAP

Map 3m orders, shipment data and invoices into SAP workflows.

Oracle

Connect 3m EDI with Oracle Fusion order, fulfilment and finance processes.

Sage

Automate 3m order and invoice handling for Sage users.

Microsoft Dynamics

Route 3m EDI messages into Microsoft Dynamics sales, stock and finance workflows.

NetSuite

Connect 3m EDI with NetSuite order management, fulfilment and invoicing.

QuickBooks

Support 3m invoice and accounting workflows for QuickBooks users.

Why suppliers choose XEDI for 3m

Businesses choose XEDI for 3m EDI when they need a managed connection focused on keeping order and invoice records aligned across operational teams, with the agreed documents, validation rules, integrations and exceptions visible in one workflow.

3m-specific onboarding for identifiers, document scope, testing and go-live planning.
Validation for 3m orders and invoices before documents are exchanged.
Agreed EDI format mapping with ERP, accounting, warehouse, API, AS2 and VAN connectivity options.
Exception alerts and monitoring for failed, delayed or rejected documents.
A managed workflow that reduces manual re-keying while keeping procurement, operations and finance teams informed.

Supplier FAQ

3m EDI FAQs

What is 3m EDI?

3m EDI is the structured exchange of documents between 3m and its suppliers. It supports agreed workflows for orders, order responses, delivery information, invoices and related acknowledgements.

Can XEDI connect suppliers to 3m EDI?

Yes. XEDI can connect 3m EDI flows with supplier systems and automate the agreed Agreed EDI format messages, subject to the account's document scope and testing process.

Which documents does 3m EDI support?

Every enriched XEDI partner page covers purchase orders and invoices. The wider 3m workflow can include order responses, credit notes, product information and acknowledgements where agreed.

Which EDI standard is used for 3m?

The exact 3m standard, version, message subset and connection route should be confirmed from the current trading agreement and test pack. XEDI can map the agreed format without assuming a universal specification.

Can 3m EDI use AS2?

XEDI can support AS2 where it is the agreed 3m connection route, including certificates, encryption, signatures and delivery-status monitoring.

Can 3m EDI integrate with my ERP or accounting system?

Yes. XEDI can map 3m documents into supported ERP, accounting, warehouse, ecommerce and API workflows, including SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite and QuickBooks.

What should a 3m supplier prepare before onboarding?

Prepare supplier and product identifiers, delivery locations, tax and invoice details, the agreed message list, connection details and any testing instructions supplied for the account.

How long does 3m EDI onboarding take?

Timing depends on the supplier systems, agreed message set, data quality, testing scope and 3m onboarding process. Confirming scope early helps prevent avoidable delays.

Can XEDI help reduce 3m order and invoice errors?

Yes. XEDI can validate mandatory fields, map references consistently and surface exceptions before documents are exchanged, reducing avoidable corrections in 3m order and invoice workflows.

Do 3m supplier requirements vary?

They can vary by category, region, fulfilment model and delivery route. The current 3m agreement and test instructions should always take priority over a general integration plan.

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