EDI for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standardized method for exchanging business documents electronically between systems, without manual intervention. In the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, EDI serves as the backbone of daily operations—connecting brands with retailers, distributors, and logistics providers.

CPG organizations rely on EDI to manage high-volume transactions such as purchase orders, advance shipping notices, invoices, inventory updates, and shipping confirmations. These documents flow continuously between trading partners, enabling real-time visibility into orders, fulfillment, and product movement.

By replacing manual processes and paper-based workflows with automated, real-time data exchange, EDI reduces errors, accelerates order cycles, and ensures reliable communication across the entire CPG supply chain.

• Manual data entry slowing order processing — Relying on spreadsheets and emails delays fulfillment, increases errors, and limits scalability.
• ASN errors and retailer chargebacks — Inaccurate or late ASNs lead to costly chargebacks, payment delays, and strained retailer relationships.
• Disconnected ERP and WMS systems — Lack of integration creates data silos, inventory mismatches, and fulfillment inefficiencies.
• Complex retailer onboarding requirements — Each retailer enforces unique EDI specifications, testing processes, and compliance rules.
• Scaling EDI as transaction volumes grow — Legacy EDI solutions struggle to handle increased order volume without added operational burden.
• Meeting EDI compliance and industry standards — Maintaining compliance across multiple trading partners requires constant monitoring and updates.

Onboarding Retailers and Trading Partners

GraceBlood helps you connect with retailers, distributors, and logistics providers while meeting retailer-specific EDI requirements. We manage certification, testing, and validation processes to ensure each trading partner is onboarded accurately and efficiently.

Integrating ERP, WMS and Fulfillment Systems

GraceBlood integrates EDI directly into ERP, warehouse management (WMS), and fulfillment systems—automating order processing, inventory updates, shipping workflows, and invoicing across your supply chain.

Reducing Manual Processing and Errors

By eliminating spreadsheets, emails, and manual data entry, CPG brands reduce errors, accelerate fulfillment, and improve accuracy across high-volume transactions.

Understanding Cost and Pricing Factors

CPG EDI costs are influenced by trading partner onboarding, transaction volume, mapping complexity, and ongoing maintenance. GraceBlood offers transparent pricing and scalable EDI solutions that grow with your business.

Best Practices for a Smooth Rollout

Thorough testing and validation before go-live, combined with ongoing monitoring and exception handling, ensure a smooth EDI rollout with minimal operational disruption.

GraceBlood brings extensive experience supporting high-volume consumer packaged goods supply chains and meeting retailer-driven EDI requirements.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• • Managed EDI services purpose-built for CPG supply chains

  • Proven retailer onboarding, testing, and certification experience

  • Deep ERP and WMS integration expertise

  • Real-time monitoring and ongoing compliance management

  • Scalable EDI solutions that grow with CPG transaction volumes

  • Transparent pricing and dedicated, ongoing customer support

GraceBlood delivers CPG EDI solutions that streamline operations, reduce compliance risk, and scale alongside your business.

Whether you’re automating order processing and fulfillment, reducing retailer chargebacks and errors, or scaling operations with confidence, GraceBlood helps CPG brands design the right EDI strategy.

Let’s build a CPG EDI solution that keeps products moving, retailers satisfied, and your supply chain connected.