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Overview

Getting started with Next EDI

Next EDI helps businesses exchange purchase orders and invoices across UK fashion, apparel and department-store supply. XEDI links the agreed document flow with internal systems, supporting clear exception handling across seasonal order cycles.

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

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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 Next suppliers

Whether you send a handful of orders a week or thousands a day, XEDI keeps your Next 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

Next EDI overview

Next EDI is the structured exchange of commercial documents between Next and businesses working in UK fashion, apparel and department-store supply. The agreed document set starts with orders and invoices, with the operational emphasis on supporting clear exception handling across seasonal order cycles.

A practical Next integration should preserve product variants and commercial references across documents. 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 Next order, despatch advice and invoice against the required format, so errors are caught before they reach your systems.

Onboarding

Next supplier onboarding process

For Next, onboarding starts with exception ownership across merchandising, operations and finance. 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.

  1. 01

    Confirm the Next supplier account, buyer contacts, delivery locations, identifiers and current document requirements.

  2. 02

    Agree the Next order, response and invoice scope for the trading relationship.

  3. 03

    Map Next message data to the supplier's ERP, warehouse, order-management and accounting systems.

  4. 04

    Configure Agreed EDI format validation, connection routing, exception alerts and user responsibilities in XEDI.

  5. 05

    Complete the agreed Next test transactions, checking mandatory references, product data, delivery details and invoice matching.

  6. 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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Next EDI message types

Next 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. Next to supplier
Order acknowledgement Order acknowledgement or response used to confirm, reject or amend order lines before fulfilment. Supplier to Next
Invoice Invoice linked to the order, delivery and supplier references agreed with Next. Supplier to Next
Application acknowledgement Application or functional acknowledgement used to confirm receipt or identify processing errors where supported. Either direction
Next EDI requirements

For Next, requirements planning should confirm exception ownership across merchandising, operations and finance and ensure the integration can preserve product variants and commercial references across documents. Planning should also account for the transport and validation controls used for UK fashion, apparel and department-store supply.

Agreed EDI format

Map the agreed Next 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 Next, 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 Next message set, resolve validation feedback and retain evidence that the connection is ready for live trading.

Common requirements & compliance

Common requirements

  • Next 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

  • Next 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 Next orders and invoices.
Next ERP integration
Why suppliers choose XEDI for Next

Businesses choose XEDI for Next EDI when they need a managed connection focused on supporting clear exception handling across seasonal order cycles, with the agreed documents, validation rules, integrations and exceptions visible in one workflow.

  • Next-specific onboarding for identifiers, document scope, testing and go-live planning.
  • Validation for Next 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

Next EDI FAQs

What is Next EDI?

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

Can XEDI connect suppliers to Next EDI?

Yes. XEDI can connect Next 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 Next EDI support?

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

Which EDI standard is used for Next?

The exact Next 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 Next EDI use AS2?

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

Can Next EDI integrate with my ERP or accounting system?

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

What should a Next 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 Next EDI onboarding take?

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

Can XEDI help reduce Next order and invoice errors?

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

Do Next supplier requirements vary?

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

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