Start Your EDI Vendor Partnership with Target
Founded in 1962, Target has evolved into a major discount retailer nationwide, recognized for its extensive product range spanning apparel, home goods, electronics, and groceries.
Cleo provides comprehensive EDI solutions designed to help vendors adhere to Target's stringent requirements. Suppliers choose Cleo to simplify Target EDI compliance, facilitating accurate order management and expedited shipments, while substantially reducing manual input and potential errors.
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Why trust Cleo with your Target EDI connection?
With proven expertise in Target EDI compliance and integration, Cleo ensures a smooth and efficient connection for your business.
Achieve EDI compliance, no expertise required
Attain EDI compliance for all orders and supporting documents for every trading partner.
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Accelerate onboarding and time-to-value
Onboard new business partners faster with pre-built integrations, connectors, and recyclable templates.
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Eliminate EDI order chargebacks and fines
End-to-end visibility for your transactions and integrations gives you control over every issue.
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Gain real-time visibility and fast error resolution
Resolve B2B transaction errors before they become business problems.
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Target EDI Specifications
To ensure seamless communication between Target and its suppliers, Target has established certain EDI specifications. These specifications outline the required EDI transactions, document formats, and guidelines that suppliers must follow to ensure smooth and efficient business operations.
Common Target EDI Documents
With Cleo, meeting Target’s EDI requirements is seamless and efficient. Below is a sample list of inbound and outbound EDI transactions supported by Cleo. These transaction codes follow the ANSI ASC X12 EDI standards, with support for UN/EDIFACT and XML formats as well.
Inbound Target EDI Transactions
EDI 820 (Payment Order/Remittance Advice) – Provides payment details from Target.
EDI 830 (Planning Schedule with Release Capability) – Shares demand forecasts and scheduling.
EDI 846 (Inventory Advice) – Reports product inventory levels and availability.
EDI 850 (Purchase Order) – Target’s official order request.
EDI 852 (Product Activity Data) – Offers sales and inventory updates for better forecasting.
EDI 855 (Purchase Order Acknowledgment) – Confirms receipt and acceptance of an order.
EDI 860 (Purchase Order Change Request) – Notifies vendors of order modifications.
EDI 864 (Text Message) – Used for transactional messaging and communication.
EDI 214 (Transportation Carrier Shipment Status) – Tracks shipment status updates.
Outbound Target EDI Transactions
EDI 212 (Motor Carrier Delivery Trailer Manifest) – Provides details on trailer shipments.
EDI 214 (Transportation Carrier Shipment Status) – Sends shipment updates to Target.
EDI 810 (Invoice) – Requests payment for fulfilled orders.
EDI 846 (Inventory Advice) – Communicates stock levels to Target.
EDI 855 (Purchase Order Acknowledgment) – Confirms acceptance of a purchase order.
EDI 856 (Advance Ship Notice) – Provides shipment details before delivery.
EDI 860 (Purchase Order Change Request) – Reflects changes to an original purchase order.
EDI 865 (Purchase Order Change Acknowledgment) – Confirms acceptance or rejection of order changes.
The only Target EDI solution you need
Automate order processing and EDI integrations from Target into your back-office application so that you can achieve compliance, eliminate chargebacks, gain EDI + API visibility, and accelerate time-to-value.
Effortless Target EDI integration for any back-office application
Cleo offers pre-built connectors to leading ERP, TMS, and WMS systems, making it easy to connect your back-end systems to Target.
Creating complete, end-to-end B2B integration flows to any back-office system will streamline your operations and help you to better manage your orders, inventory, and shipments.
Learn about popular Target EDI integration connectors:
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Strengthen your Target EDI partnership by avoiding these errors
Late EDI Invoices
Target has strict EDI requirements, and any errors and delays in EDI transactions can lead to chargebacks.
For instance, invoices must be submitted within 30 days of receipt of goods and the penalty is that Target will issue chargebacks that vary per partner. Other common EDI errors include: Invalid data formats, Missing or incomplete data, Incorrect data, Duplicate transactions.
Late Shipments
Target requires suppliers to meet its shipping deadlines, and late shipments can also result in chargebacks. Late shipments can be caused by a variety of factors, such as: Production delays, Shipping delays, Incorrect shipping information.
Incorrect or Incomplete Data
All data submitted to Target must be accurate and complete, or the supplier may face chargebacks. Common examples of incorrect or incomplete data include: Incorrect product codes, Incorrect pricing information, Incorrect shipping information, Missing product descriptions.
Product Quality Issues
Target expects its suppliers to provide high-quality products, and any product quality issues can lead to chargebacks. Common product quality issues include: Defective products, Damaged products, Expired products.
Pricing Discrepancies
Target has strict pricing requirements, and any discrepancies between the agreed-upon price and the actual price charged can result in chargebacks.