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Nordstrom EDI
integration guide.

Plan your Nordstrom EDI integration using 9 listed document types across 8 channels. Compare channels, map business records and test the operational handoff.

Listed documents
9
Partner document references
Listed channels
8
Nordstrom (for 852 only) → [DEPRECATED] Nordstrom (Canada)
Implementation
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Map, validate and reconcile

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Implementation guide

Nordstrom: EDI implementation plan

Build a reliable EDI workflow for Nordstrom. Use 9 document types across 8 channels to plan record mapping, prevent duplicate processing and reconcile results in your business systems.

The document list is based on the linked partner reference. Confirm the required messages, versions and directions for your account.

Map records and test the business result
Document or decisionRecord and matching IDsWhat to test
X12 852 Product Activity DataListed on 1 channel: Nordstrom (for 852 only) product activity report

item, location, activity type and reporting period

  • Keep sales, returns and stock movements in separate measures.
  • Replace a corrected reporting period without counting the original activity twice.
X12 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer InitiatedListed on 2 channels: Nordstrom (US) (Direct to Store), [DEPRECATED] Nordstrom (Canada) buyer order-change request

original purchase order, change revision and affected line

  • Apply a quantity reduction to the existing order instead of creating another order.
  • Test a cancellation arriving after allocation or shipment and route it to an exception owner.
X12 856 Ship Notice ManifestListed on 6 channels: Nordstrom (US) (Direct to Store), Nordstrom (US) (for 856 only), Nordstrom (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum))… shipment notice (ASN)

shipment, order, package and item references

  • Reconcile item quantities through shipment, order and packaging levels against the physical shipment.
  • Test split shipments for one purchase order and prevent the second ASN from replacing the first.
X12 820 Payment Order Remittance AdviceListed on 1 channel: Nordstrom (US) (Direct to Store) payment or remittance record

payment reference, invoice references and amounts applied

  • Allocate a partial payment across several invoices and preserve the remaining balances.
  • Keep receipt of remittance information distinct from confirmation that funds settled.
X12 850 Purchase OrderListed on 5 channels: Nordstrom (US) (Direct to Store), Nordstrom (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum)), Nordstrom Rack (formerly HauteLook) (via Rithum DSCO)… purchase order or sales order

buyer purchase order, order line and trading-party identifiers

  • Map buyer item numbers to seller SKUs and explicitly convert case quantities to the agreed unit.
  • Resend one purchase order and confirm that only one sales order is created.
X12 810 InvoiceListed on 5 channels: Nordstrom (US) (Direct to Store), Nordstrom (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum)), Nordstrom Rack (formerly HauteLook) (via Rithum DSCO)… accounts-receivable or accounts-payable invoice

invoice number, purchase order and invoice line

  • Reconcile line amounts, allowances, charges and tax to the invoice total.
  • Submit the same invoice twice and verify that it cannot create a second payable.
X12 870 Order Status ReportListed on 3 channels: Nordstrom (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum)), Nordstrom Rack (formerly HauteLook) (via Rithum DSCO), Nordstrom Rack (via DSCO (dba Rithum)) order-status response

purchase order, status time and order line

  • Represent mixed line statuses without declaring the whole order shipped.
  • Keep an older status report from overwriting a more recent fulfillment state.
X12 846 Inventory Inquiry AdviceListed on 3 channels: Nordstrom (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum)), Nordstrom Rack (formerly HauteLook) (via Rithum DSCO), Nordstrom Rack (via DSCO (dba Rithum)) inventory availability record

item, location, quantity type and snapshot time

  • Distinguish on-hand, available and reserved quantities before publishing availability.
  • Deliver an old snapshot after a new one and prevent stale stock from replacing current values.
X12 855 Purchase Order AcknowledgmentListed on 2 channels: Nordstrom (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum)), Nordstrom Rack (via DSCO (dba Rithum)) purchase-order response

original purchase order, response revision and order line

  • Test a partially accepted order with a backordered line and retain both outcomes.
  • Do not treat a syntax acknowledgment as acceptance of price, quantity or delivery dates.

Implementation steps

  1. Choose the trading account and channel

    Choose among Nordstrom (for 852 only), Nordstrom (US) (Direct to Store), Nordstrom (US) (for 856 only), Nordstrom (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum)) and the other channels listed below. Confirm the business unit and account before copying a mapping from another channel.

  2. Map records and assign owners

    Start with product activity report, buyer order-change request, shipment notice (ASN). For each document, assign the source system, destination record, stable identifiers and person responsible for exceptions. Agree whether a change updates an existing record or creates a new event.

  3. Test a complete exchange

    Run a successful exchange and the failure cases in the mapping table. Track delivery, document validation and processing in your business system separately. Agree on the Nordstrom production handoff and save the results of each approved test.

  4. Check results after launch

    Match records between systems using item, location, activity type and reporting period. Assign an owner to missing responses, duplicates and rejected records. Test recovery before enabling automatic retries.

Go-live checklist

  • The required X12 documents, versions and sample files are agreed.
  • Sender and receiver IDs, test connections and production connections are agreed with the channel owner.
  • Delivery receipts, document validation and business responses have monitoring and a named owner.
  • Tests cover duplicates, partial processing and reconciliation with realistic business records.

Document flow

Example document relationships for Nordstrom

Where each document sits in its trading cycle, based on the 9 document types listed for Nordstrom across 8 channels. These are example relationships; the trading agreement determines the required sequence.

  • 810 Invoice — is listed on 5 of Nordstrom's 8 channels
  • 820 Payment Order Remittance Advice — is listed on 1 of Nordstrom's 8 channels
  • 846 Inventory Inquiry Advice — is listed on 3 of Nordstrom's 8 channels
  • 850 Purchase Order — is listed on 5 of Nordstrom's 8 channels
  • 852 Product Activity Data — is listed on 1 of Nordstrom's 8 channels
  • 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment — is listed on 2 of Nordstrom's 8 channels
  • 856 Ship Notice Manifest — is listed on 6 of Nordstrom's 8 channels
  • 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer Initiated — is listed on 2 of Nordstrom's 8 channels
  • 870 Order Status Report — is listed on 3 of Nordstrom's 8 channels

Network context

Nordstrom channel references for Rithum and Rithum DSCO

These network names are derived from the listed Nordstrom channels. Confirm routing, enrollment and contractual requirements for your account before selecting a connection method.

Rithum DSCO

1 channel · 1 trading partner in the catalog

Nordstrom channel on this network: Nordstrom Rack (formerly HauteLook) (via Rithum DSCO)

Most frequently listed documents
  • 810 1 ch
  • 846 1 ch
  • 850 1 ch
  • 856 1 ch
  • 870 1 ch
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FAQ

Nordstrom EDI questions

Which EDI documents are listed for Nordstrom?

X12 852 Product Activity Data; X12 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer Initiated; X12 856 Ship Notice Manifest; X12 820 Payment Order Remittance Advice; X12 850 Purchase Order; X12 810 Invoice; X12 870 Order Status Report; additional documents are shown in the mapping plan. Confirm which documents, directions and versions apply to your account.

How should I choose the Nordstrom EDI channel?

The directory lists 8 channels for Nordstrom, including Nordstrom (for 852 only), Nordstrom (US) (Direct to Store), Nordstrom (US) (for 856 only), Nordstrom (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum)). Match the channel to your actual trading relationship and compare its document list before reusing a mapping.

Which identifiers should the Nordstrom mapping preserve?

For X12 852 Product Activity Data, plan around item, location, activity type and reporting period. For X12 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer Initiated, use original purchase order, change revision and affected line. Use the partner guide to locate these values and check their allowed formats.

Does a successful EDI receipt mean Nordstrom accepted the business document?

Track delivery, document validation and business processing separately. An AS2 message disposition notification (MDN) confirms transport receipt; an X12 997 or 999 reports technical validation. Use the agreed business response or reconciliation report to confirm that the order, shipment or invoice was processed.

What should be tested before launching Nordstrom EDI?

Keep sales, returns and stock movements in separate measures. Replace a corrected reporting period without counting the original activity twice. Also test missing responses and recovery after a destination failure. Assign an owner to each failure and obtain partner approval before launch.

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