What is EDI? 

Electronic Data Interchange, more commonly referred to as EDI, is the electronic transmission of business data. We use EDI to electronically transmit orders, shipments, and update inventory all without the need of a manual process. VAN (Valid-Added Network) provides secure network (“mailbox”) where EDI documents (“messages”) can be exchanged between Groupon and vendors.

GROUPON ––> VAN (ITT) ––> VENDOR VAN ––> VENDOR

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VENDOR ––> VENDOR VAN ––> VAN (ITT) ––> GROUPON

Benefits of EDI

• Order info handled electronically

  • No longer manually downloading/uploading order info into the Commerce Interface portal

  • Less room for human error

  • Quick processing of accurate data

• Inventory management

  • No more putting Groupon inventory aside with fake POs/holds

  • Easier for vendors working with multiple channels outside of Groupon

Groupon supports the following transactions: 

• 850 Purchase Order

• 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgement

• 856 Advance Shipping Notification

• 824 Application Advice

• 846 Inventory Inquiry

Note that Groupon's EDI is only available to first-party Goods vendors (non-marketplace vendors). 

*See EDI Specs for breakdowns and specs