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    The Home Depot

    Leading home improvement retailer with comprehensive vendor EDI integration and supply chain solutions

    Headquarters:Atlanta, GA
    The Home Depot logo features a red shield with a white axe graphic and the company name in bold white letters
    159.51BLatest US Revenue
    159.51BLatest Worldwide Revenue
    2025Number of US Stores
    Nationwide Store Network
    Nationwide Store Network Access to over 2,000 retail locations across the United States providing extensive reach and local market coverage for vendor products.
    Multi-Channel Distribution Comprehensive distribution through retail stores, e-commerce platform with over 1 million products, and direct job site delivery options.
    Multi-Channel Distribution
    Buy Online Pick Up In Store Convenient same-day pickup service at 2,200 store locations, combining online ordering with in-store fulfillment capabilities.
    Buy Online Pick Up In Store

    The Home Depot Vendor Policies Responsible Sourcing Standards

    The Home Depot policies and guidelines
    Comprehensive vendor requirements covering responsible sourcing, EDI compliance, and operational standards.
    Responsible Sourcing Standards

    All suppliers must comply with factory audit requirements and maintain ethical manufacturing practices

    Subcontractors must be disclosed and approved through THD Flex System within 15 days

    Factory compliance documentation must be maintained on-site for monitoring visits

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    EDI Integration Requirements

    All suppliers must participate in Electronic Data Interchange using CommerceHub platform

    Required transactions include Purchase Order (850), Invoice (810), and Advance Ship Notice (856)

    EDI transactions must be submitted in AS2 format following X12 standards

    Vendor Registration Process

    New merchandise suppliers must submit products through New Product Submission site

    Merchant team will contact vendors within 60 days with next steps

    Non-merchandising suppliers must register through HDConnect portal

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    Supplier Application

    Complete The Home Depot's vendor application through New Product Submission site or HDConnect portal with required business documentation and product information.

    Supplier Application

    Complete The Home Depot's vendor application through New Product Submission site or HDConnect portal with required business documentation and product information.

    Product Evaluation

    Submit products for The Home Depot's merchant team evaluation process and meet quality, pricing, and compliance requirements within 60-day review period.

    EDI Integration Setup

    Establish CommerceHub EDI integration for automated transaction processing including purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notifications.

    Operational Launch

    Complete factory audits, responsible sourcing compliance, and begin product distribution through The Home Depot's retail and e-commerce channels.

    Compliance Monitoring

    The Home Depot conducts announced and unannounced factory audits to ensure responsible sourcing standards compliance and requires corrective action plans for any violations.

    Compliance Monitoring

    Audit Process 2

    Vendors must maintain EDI transaction accuracy through CommerceHub platform with real-time monitoring of purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notifications to avoid chargebacks.

    Audit Process 2

    Integrations

    CommerceHub EDI Platform

    The Home Depot's required EDI partner platform for automated transaction processing, order management, and supply chain integration with X12 standards.

    THD Flex System

    The Home Depot's supplier management system for factory registration, subcontractor approval, and compliance documentation tracking.

    HDConnect Portal

    The Home Depot's service provider portal for U.S. and Canada merchandise suppliers, non-merchandise suppliers, and business partners.

    Resources

    Access comprehensive resources and tools

    Portals

    HDConnect Portal

    Main supplier portal for registration and management

    Prospective Suppliers Hub

    Resource center for new vendor applications

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    Global Custom Commerce Portal

    Vendor portal for order and performance management

    Guides & Documentation

    Supplier Manuals

    Comprehensive responsible sourcing and compliance guides

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    New Product Submission

    Guidelines for merchandise vendor applications

    EDI Requirements Guide

    CommerceHub integration and transaction specifications

    Regulatory

    FDA Compliance

    Food and Drug Administration regulations for applicable products sold through The Home Depot retail channels

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    CPSC Standards

    Consumer Product Safety Commission requirements for home improvement and construction products

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    FTC Guidelines

    Federal Trade Commission advertising and labeling requirements for retail products

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    Audit & Certification

    SGS Certification

    Third-party factory auditing services recognized by The Home Depot for responsible sourcing compliance

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    Intertek Testing

    Product testing and certification services accepted by The Home Depot for quality assurance

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    UL Solutions

    Safety testing and certification services for electrical and construction products sold at The Home Depot

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    Vendor Tools & APIs

    CommerceHub APIs

    Integration APIs for automated order processing and inventory management

    EDI Transaction Tools

    Electronic data interchange tools for X12 format compliance

    Vendor Support System

    Technical support and integration assistance tools

    Additional Support

    Support Portal

    Access additional support resources

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    UNIS Integration Support

    Get help with UNIS platform integration and channel connectivity.

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    Frequently Asked Questions for The Home Depot Vendors

    Common questions about partnering with The Home Depot and vendor requirements