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Overview

Getting started with Virtual College EDI

XEDI helps Virtual College 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.

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 Virtual College suppliers

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

Virtual College EDI overview

Virtual College EDI is the structured exchange of commercial documents between Virtual College 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 Virtual College 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 Virtual College order, despatch advice and invoice against the required format, so errors are caught before they reach your systems.

Onboarding

Virtual College supplier onboarding process

For Virtual College, 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.

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

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

  3. 03

    Map Virtual College 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 Virtual College 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 Virtual College EDI

Virtual College EDI message types

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

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

Agreed EDI format

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

Common requirements & compliance

Common requirements

  • Virtual College 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

  • Virtual College 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 Virtual College orders and invoices.
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Why suppliers choose XEDI for Virtual College

Businesses choose XEDI for Virtual College 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.

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

Virtual College EDI FAQs

What is Virtual College EDI?

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

Can XEDI connect suppliers to Virtual College EDI?

Yes. XEDI can connect Virtual College 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 Virtual College EDI support?

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

Which EDI standard is used for Virtual College?

The exact Virtual College 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 Virtual College EDI use AS2?

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

Can Virtual College EDI integrate with my ERP or accounting system?

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

What should a Virtual College 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 Virtual College EDI onboarding take?

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

Can XEDI help reduce Virtual College order and invoice errors?

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

Do Virtual College supplier requirements vary?

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

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