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Overview

Getting started with PostNL EDI

PostNL EDI helps businesses exchange purchase orders and invoices across European parcel and final-mile delivery. XEDI links the agreed document flow with internal systems, keeping customer, parcel and billing references consistent.

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 PostNL suppliers

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

  • Carriers and 3PL providers
  • Transport-planning teams
  • Warehouse and depot teams
  • Customer-service teams
  • Billing and finance teams
In practice

PostNL EDI overview

PostNL EDI is the structured exchange of commercial documents between PostNL and businesses working in European parcel and final-mile delivery. The agreed document set starts with orders and invoices, with the operational emphasis on keeping customer, parcel and billing references consistent.

A practical PostNL integration should connect order references with parcel and billing records. 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 PostNL order, despatch advice and invoice against the required format, so errors are caught before they reach your systems.

Onboarding

PostNL supplier onboarding process

For PostNL, onboarding starts with connection routing, account data and exception ownership. 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 PostNL supplier account, buyer contacts, delivery locations, identifiers and current document requirements.

  2. 02

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

  3. 03

    Map PostNL 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 PostNL 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

Everything about PostNL EDI

PostNL EDI message types

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

For PostNL, requirements planning should confirm connection routing, account data and exception ownership and ensure the integration can connect order references with parcel and billing records. Planning should also account for the transport and validation controls used for European parcel and final-mile delivery.

Agreed EDI format

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

Common requirements & compliance

Common requirements

  • PostNL 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

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

Businesses choose XEDI for PostNL EDI when they need a managed connection focused on keeping customer, parcel and billing references consistent, with the agreed documents, validation rules, integrations and exceptions visible in one workflow.

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

PostNL EDI FAQs

What is PostNL EDI?

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

Can XEDI connect suppliers to PostNL EDI?

Yes. XEDI can connect PostNL 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 PostNL EDI support?

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

Which EDI standard is used for PostNL?

The exact PostNL 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 PostNL EDI use AS2?

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

Can PostNL EDI integrate with my ERP or accounting system?

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

What should a PostNL 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 PostNL EDI onboarding take?

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

Can XEDI help reduce PostNL order and invoice errors?

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

Do PostNL supplier requirements vary?

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

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