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REI EDI helps businesses exchange purchase orders and invoices across US sports, outdoor and specialist retail supply. XEDI links the agreed document flow with internal systems, keeping seasonal product data consistent through processing.
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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
Built for REI suppliers
Whether you send a handful of orders a week or thousands a day, XEDI keeps your REI 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
REI EDI overview
REI EDI is the structured exchange of commercial documents between REI and businesses working in US sports, outdoor and specialist retail supply. The agreed document set starts with orders and invoices, with the operational emphasis on keeping seasonal product data consistent through processing.
A practical REI integration should preserve product and commercial references from order to invoice. 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 REI order, despatch advice and invoice against the required format, so errors are caught before they reach your systems.
REI supplier onboarding process
For REI, onboarding starts with supplier accounts, product variants and location references. 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.
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Confirm the REI supplier account, buyer contacts, delivery locations, identifiers and current document requirements.
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Agree the REI order, response and invoice scope for the trading relationship.
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Map REI message data to the supplier's ERP, warehouse, order-management and accounting systems.
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Configure Agreed EDI format validation, connection routing, exception alerts and user responsibilities in XEDI.
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Complete the agreed REI test transactions, checking mandatory references, product data, delivery details and invoice matching.
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Monitor initial live transactions and resolve rejected, delayed or mismatched documents with the operational and finance teams.
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REI EDI message types
REI 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 |
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| Purchase order | Purchase order with item, quantity, price, delivery location and requested delivery details. | REI to supplier |
| Order acknowledgement | Order acknowledgement or response used to confirm, reject or amend order lines before fulfilment. | Supplier to REI |
| Invoice | Invoice linked to the order, delivery and supplier references agreed with REI. | Supplier to REI |
| Application acknowledgement | Application or functional acknowledgement used to confirm receipt or identify processing errors where supported. | Either direction |
REI EDI requirements
For REI, requirements planning should confirm supplier accounts, product variants and location references and ensure the integration can preserve product and commercial references from order to invoice. Planning should also account for the transport and validation controls used for US sports, outdoor and specialist retail supply.
Agreed EDI format
Map the agreed REI 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 REI, 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 REI message set, resolve validation feedback and retain evidence that the connection is ready for live trading.
Common requirements & compliance
Common requirements
- REI 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
- REI 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 REI orders and invoices.
REI ERP integration
REI 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 REI data into ERP, accounting, warehouse, ecommerce and API workflows.
SAP
Map REI orders, shipment data and invoices into SAP workflows.
Oracle
Connect REI EDI with Oracle Fusion order, fulfilment and finance processes.
Sage
Automate REI order and invoice handling for Sage users.
Microsoft Dynamics
Route REI EDI messages into Microsoft Dynamics sales, stock and finance workflows.
NetSuite
Connect REI EDI with NetSuite order management, fulfilment and invoicing.
QuickBooks
Support REI invoice and accounting workflows for QuickBooks users.
Why suppliers choose XEDI for REI
Businesses choose XEDI for REI EDI when they need a managed connection focused on keeping seasonal product data consistent through processing, with the agreed documents, validation rules, integrations and exceptions visible in one workflow.
- REI-specific onboarding for identifiers, document scope, testing and go-live planning.
- Validation for REI 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.
REI EDI FAQs
What is REI EDI?
REI EDI is the structured exchange of documents between REI and its suppliers. It supports agreed workflows for orders, order responses, delivery information, invoices and related acknowledgements.
Can XEDI connect suppliers to REI EDI?
Yes. XEDI can connect REI 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 REI EDI support?
Every enriched XEDI partner page covers purchase orders and invoices. The wider REI workflow can include order responses, credit notes, product information and acknowledgements where agreed.
Which EDI standard is used for REI?
The exact REI 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 REI EDI use AS2?
XEDI can support AS2 where it is the agreed REI connection route, including certificates, encryption, signatures and delivery-status monitoring.
Can REI EDI integrate with my ERP or accounting system?
Yes. XEDI can map REI documents into supported ERP, accounting, warehouse, ecommerce and API workflows, including SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite and QuickBooks.
What should a REI 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 REI EDI onboarding take?
Timing depends on the supplier systems, agreed message set, data quality, testing scope and REI onboarding process. Confirming scope early helps prevent avoidable delays.
Can XEDI help reduce REI order and invoice errors?
Yes. XEDI can validate mandatory fields, map references consistently and surface exceptions before documents are exchanged, reducing avoidable corrections in REI order and invoice workflows.
Do REI supplier requirements vary?
They can vary by category, region, fulfilment model and delivery route. The current REI agreement and test instructions should always take priority over a general integration plan.
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