Connect to Aldi via EDI

Aldi EDI Connection

Aldi is a renowned international supermarket chain that has gained widespread recognition for its unique business model and commitment to providing high-quality products at affordable prices. With a presence in numerous countries around the world, Aldi has become a household name for budget-conscious shoppers seeking exceptional value. Established in Germany in 1946, Aldi has since expanded its operations to encompass thousands of stores across Europe, North America, and Australia.

It essential to understand that Aldi expects suppliers to connect via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for effective communication and transactions if you are an SME or small business wishing to conduct business with them.

Aldi’s Onboarding Process

You must first sign up as one of Aldi’s recognised suppliers in order to start trading with them. To express your interest, you must complete their supplier form if you haven’t already. View their form by clicking here.

You will get information, such as your Supplier ID, which you are required to keep on hand, once your supplier relationship with Aldi has been established and you have confirmed the message types you will be exchanging.

Aldi’s EDI process operates through the use of an online supplier portal. Here you will be able to review and download important documentation that will aid in ensuring a smooth and efficient set-up process.

Then we can set you up with either of our robust and dependable EDI solutions: Netix One or Netix Flow. Both solutions are designed to facilitate seamless sending and receiving of EDI transmissions, ensuring efficient and reliable data exchange.

Our Onboarding Process

We connect you to Aldi through one of our two EDI solutions. Our highly intuitive web-based solution, Netix One , is ideal for small businesses wishing to establish relationships with their trading partners. Then by integrating with your current systems, such as ERP, e-commerce, inventory, or WMS, to automate crucial activities, Netix Flow goes a step further, offering more capability. After deciding on which solution suits your business needs, it’s important to provide our Projects Team with your:

• Supplier ID
• AS2 details (Applicability Statement 2)

We can easily set you up with an AS2 connector with the use of this information. Aldi trades in accordance with the TRADACOMS standard. To send and receive messages using the AS2 connector, you must adhere to this EDI standard. However, we have the capacity to convert EDI messages into a format that accurately matches your particular company’s needs.

The common messages we set up for Aldi trading relationships:

• Invoices
• Purchase Orders
• Shipping Notes
• Proof of Delivery

We streamline the EDI connection procedure to ensure that you may begin trading with Aldi immediately. A percentage of the infrastructure is already set up and ready for connection with our pre-configured maps for Aldi.

We’ll begin the testing phase once all information has been passed over. Rest assured, our dedicated Installation team will meticulously validate and test your agreed EDI messages on your behalf. Their expertise ensures that your Netix solution is functioning precisely as desired, providing you with a seamless and reliable EDI setup.

We are dedicated to your success, therefore before your system goes live, we’ll organise training days for all the necessary team members to make sure they have all the necessary tools to leverage Netix. These training sessions are created to offer thorough instruction, ensuring that your staff is entirely at ease using the platform and prepared to make the most of Netix.

We’ll allocate your “Go Live” date after testing and training have concluded. Our customer service representatives will then introduce themselves to you and will address any questions you may have. Then you’ll have everything you need to begin trading via EDI with Aldi.

Benefits of using Netix to connect to Aldi:

• Gain the ability to seamlessly exchange the necessary EDI messages with Aldi.
• Connect with all your trading partners through a single comprehensive solution.
• Minimise manual data entry, saving you time and reducing the likelihood of errors.
• Accelerate transaction processing, ensuring timely payments.

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Why you should choose Cegedim e-business

We are mindful of the difficulties with EDI and are striving to make digital trading easier for you. Your business is our priority and our committed Netix specialists will you guide you through every step. Their knowledge will ensure a smooth onboarding process and a quick and successful setup for electronic trading with Aldi.

We created our pricing structure to be scalable and future-proof. Our pricing structure accommodates as your needs develop and change or when Aldi requests a modification. Several major supermarkets have changed their EDI requirements in the last year. Under our price strategy, you wouldn’t have to pay for the additional development costs associated with rewriting your connection, in scenarios where Aldi change the EDI standard they use or require the use of documents like Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs).

When you’re prepared to start your EDI adventure with Aldi, we’re here to offer knowledgeable advice and specialised solutions that fit your particular business requirements. Get in touch now, and let’s start on this fundamental journey.

Enquire about EDI with Aldi today!