True Value Co.
Hardware cooperative serving 4,500+ independent stores with wholesale distribution and vendor support
Headquarters:Chicago, IL
2.1BLatest US Revenue
10BLatest Worldwide Revenue
4500Number of US Stores
Hardware cooperative serving 4,500+ independent stores with wholesale distribution and vendor support
• Provide accurate and timely supplier contact and company information
• Submit complete product data through Vendor Managed Data (VMD) system
• Maintain up-to-date item specifications, pricing, and inventory data
• Complete vendor application with business documentation and references
• Maintain current tax exemption certificates and regulatory compliance
• Promptly notify True Value of any federal, state, or local regulatory changes
• Support required EDI transactions including 810 Invoice, 850 Purchase Order, 856 Ship Notice
• Maintain accurate shipment tracking and delivery confirmation
• Follow True Value's transaction processing and payment terms
Complete True Value's comprehensive vendor application including business information, references, tax documentation, and financial details through their vendor portal system.
Complete True Value's comprehensive vendor application including business information, references, tax documentation, and financial details through their vendor portal system.
Submit product samples and specifications for True Value's merchandising team evaluation, ensuring alignment with their quality standards and customer needs.
Establish EDI connections through TrueCommerce platform, configure Vendor Managed Data system access, and complete technical integration testing.
Begin product distribution through True Value's network, establish ongoing communication with merchandising contacts, and optimize performance metrics.
True Value tracks vendor performance through comprehensive scorecards measuring delivery accuracy, product quality, and compliance metrics to ensure optimal service to their retail network.
Successful True Value vendors maintain excellence through timely shipments, accurate documentation, and proactive communication, with compliance programs currently paused through August 2025.
True Value utilizes TrueCommerce for comprehensive EDI integration, supporting purchase orders, invoices, ship notices, and automated transaction processing with their vendor network.
VMD system streamlines product information management, allowing vendors to maintain accurate item data, pricing, specifications, and inventory levels in real-time.
Network of 13 regional distribution facilities provides localized inventory management and efficient product flow to True Value's 4,500+ independent retail locations.
Access comprehensive resources and tools
Dedicated support for vendor inquiries and relationship management
Track vendor metrics and compliance scorecards
Detailed policies and procedures for True Value suppliers
Technical requirements for EDI transaction processing
Vendor Managed Data system integration and automation
Electronic Data Interchange processing and management
Real-time inventory tracking and management systems
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