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