Managed EDI for MSC Industrial Supply suppliers
MSC EDI. Keep the manufacturer part and selling unit intact.
Roundhouse handles MSC Industrial Supply supplier EDI, preparing wholesale orders, shipment notices and invoices. Our team performs the electronic document work for you.
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What is MSC supplier EDI?
MSC supplier EDI exchanges commercial documents for goods supplied to its distribution business. MSC’s supplier portal provides access to EDI specifications alongside product-information and routing resources. We use the instructions assigned to your account.
A part number and its unit both matter.
A cutting tool sold individually and an insert sold in a box are different order quantities. We reconcile manufacturer references, buyer item numbers and approved units before processing. A correct part number with the wrong pack conversion can still produce an incorrect invoice.
MSC Industrial Supply EDI documents and processing.
The following are document functions for the agreed supplier workflow, not a universal list of mandatory transactions. We confirm the current purchasing entity, maps, required responses and testing instructions for your account before production.
| Code / format | Document | What we handle |
|---|---|---|
| 850, where assigned | Purchase Order | Translate buyer and manufacturer item references. |
| 855, where assigned | Purchase Order Acknowledgment | Communicate approved availability and quantities. |
| 856, where assigned | Advance Ship Notice | Prepare actual shipment details. |
| 810, where assigned | Invoice | Maintain the approved selling unit in billing. |
| 997, where assigned | Functional Acknowledgment | Review technical responses. |
Product data is not a shipping record.
The product-information system maintains the item; the ASN describes the shipment. We prepare the assigned shipping record from the warehouse’s actual release and carry the relevant order references into billing. Routing decisions remain with the responsible fulfillment team.
Use the portal’s current specifications.
We confirm maps, test documents and exception contacts during onboarding. Roundhouse performs daily entry and document processing after activation, while your team approves quantities and commercial values.
Frequently asked questions
MSC Industrial Supply EDI support
Where are MSC supplier EDI specifications maintained?
MSC identifies its supplier portal as a resource for EDI specifications and related supplier information.
Can you handle different industrial pack sizes?
Yes. We maintain the approved item-to-unit relationship.
Is supplier EDI the same as buying through MSC’s website?
No. This service covers documents for goods your company sells to MSC.
Do we have to operate an EDI connector?
No. Roundhouse performs the agreed electronic processing.
Use the current instructions for your vendor account when setting up or changing an EDI connection. Retailer names identify the accounts we support; these pages are published by Roundhouse, Inc.
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