Leading pharmacy chain offering vendor integration through EDI systems and supplier portals.
• Support EDI Purchase Order (850), Advance Ship Notice (856), and Invoice (810) transactions
• Return 997 Functional Acknowledgement within 24 hours of purchase order receipt
• Complete EDI testing and certification through SPS Commerce platform with $600 setup fee
• Follow Rite Aid routing instructions and use preferred carriers for all shipments
• Submit Advance Ship Notice within 24 hours of specified PO expected ship date
• Comply with appointment requirements and packaging specifications outlined in compliance guide
• Maintain compliance scorecard standards for on-time delivery and accurate documentation
• Submit research requests for scorecard inquiries within 30 days of infraction notification
• Meet source tagging requirements and merchandise information accuracy standards
Complete Rite Aid's new supplier application through the vendor portal, provide business documentation, and receive assigned 5-digit vendor number.
Complete Rite Aid's new supplier application through the vendor portal, provide business documentation, and receive assigned 5-digit vendor number.
Connect with appropriate Category Manager for product evaluation, submit item information, and complete new supplier setup requirements.
Complete EDI Trading Partner Profile, pay SPS Commerce setup fee, and test all required EDI transactions including 850, 856, and 810.
Transition from EDI-to-Fax orders to full production EDI status, establish shipping relationships with preferred carriers, and begin regular operations.
Monitor vendor performance through Rite Aid's comprehensive scorecard system tracking EDI compliance, on-time delivery, and documentation accuracy with detailed metrics and corrective action protocols.
Successful Rite Aid vendors maintain consistent EDI transaction compliance, utilize preferred carriers for cost-effective shipping, and proactively manage inventory levels to meet pharmacy demand.
Required third-party EDI service provider for all Rite Aid suppliers, handling purchase orders, invoices, and advance ship notices with $600 one-time setup fee for testing and certification.
Strategic distribution centers serving pharmacy locations nationwide with warehouse management systems for efficient inventory processing, storage, and shipment coordination.
Comprehensive online platform providing registered suppliers access to compliance guides, category management contacts, EDI specifications, and performance scorecards.
Access comprehensive resources and tools
Access compliance guides, category management, and supplier resources
Visit ResourceConnect with product category managers and merchandising contacts
Monitor performance metrics and compliance standards
Comprehensive requirements for warehouse and DSD suppliers
Transportation requirements and preferred carrier information
EDI transaction processing and automation tools
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