EDI for pet products & supplies

Dropship EDI shouldn't mean stale inventory

Pet brands deal with EDI complexity that compounds fast: real-time dropship and Autoship inventory feeds, lot-level tracking for recalls, and a compliance and chargeback program at every major retailer watching for the next miss.

BOLD VAN handles EDI compliance, ASN accuracy, and lot-level data so your team isn't manually patching together inventory feeds and chargeback disputes.

  • Fixed per-trading-partner pricing — no bill shock during peak season.
  • We handle onboarding, mapping, and compliance testing with each retailer.
  • US-based EDI experts who understand dropship and recall complexity.
Trusted by brands selling to
PetcoPetSmartChewyTractor Supply Co.Central Garden & Pet
Pet products and supplies on retail store shelves
25+
years of EDI expertise, serving brands and suppliers across every major retail channel
2–3wks
avg. time from kickoff to first compliant shipment with a new retailer
40–60%
VAN cost reduction vs. per-message pricing for mid-market brands
Why pet products and supplies brands choose BOLD VAN

EDI built for dropship, Autoship, and recall speed

Dropship and Autoship orders confirmed fast

Subscription and dropship programs depend on accurate, real-time inventory and fast 855 acknowledgments. We help keep both moving so orders don't get cancelled for stale stock.

One partner for every retailer's spec

Petco, PetSmart, Chewy, and independent pet retailers each run their own compliance rules and label requirements. We manage all of them under one agreement.

Lot tracking built for recalls

Pet food and treat recalls move fast. Accurate lot-level ASN data keeps you ahead of chargebacks and audits when a recall hits.

Fast onboarding for new retail accounts

Landing a new retail account is exciting — waiting weeks to go live is not. We get new retail connections up and compliant in 2–3 weeks so you can start shipping.

Three ways to work with us

Choose the right EDI setup for your brand

Whether you have an internal EDI team or need everything handled end-to-end, we have a setup that fits.

Transmission only — VAN connectivity for pet products and supplies brands
Most affordable

We manage AS2/SFTP connectivity and VAN routing to your retail trading partners. You handle internal file management while paying a flat per-partner rate instead of per-message fees.

Best for: brands with internal EDI mapping who need reliable, cost-effective data exchange with multiple retailers.

Transmission + transformation — full EDI integration
Most popular

We map EDI documents into and out of your ERP, WMS, or 3PL — including dropship inventory feeds and lot-level recall data — and maintain those maps as Chewy, Petco, or any other retailer changes their specs. No internal mapping software required.

Best for: brands that want dropship and retail EDI fully off their plate, including ongoing maintenance as compliance programs evolve.

Web EDI portal
No IT required

View POs, acknowledge orders, build shipments, print GS1-128 compliant labels, and generate ASNs and invoices — all from one browser-based interface, with no EDI software to install.

Best for: smaller brands or dropship sellers who need to meet retailer requirements quickly without a dedicated EDI system.

Get a free EDI and chargeback review

A 15-minute call where we look at your current provider costs, chargeback history, and dropship/lot-tracking setup — then show you what a move to BOLD VAN would look like. No obligation.

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Why brands switch to BOLD VAN

Your VAN shouldn't be the reason you're losing retail accounts

1

Compliance changes get caught before chargebacks do

Retailers update their vendor compliance guides constantly, and dropship and Autoship programs add inventory rules on top. We monitor every retailer in your network and update your maps proactively, not after a chargeback tells you something broke.

2

Fixed pricing that doesn't spike during peak volume

Per-message VAN pricing turns your busiest shipping periods into your biggest EDI bill. Our flat per-trading-partner rate means order volume never changes what you pay.

3

New retail and dropship connections go live in 2–3 weeks

We handle setup, connectivity, mapping, and compliance testing directly with each retailer's EDI team. Your ops team doesn't need to manage the onboarding process.

4

One agreement for your entire retail network

Petco, PetSmart, Chewy, and independent pet retailers each have their own compliance ecosystem. We manage all of them under a single BOLD VAN agreement at one predictable monthly cost.

5

US-based support that understands recall and dropship complexity

No offshore ticket queues. Our EDI team understands lot-level recall tracking and the chargeback patterns specific to pet products, and can resolve issues before they affect your scorecard.

EDI for pet products and supplies — end-to-end

Everything dropship, Autoship, and recall tracking require. Handled.

From purchase orders and ASNs to warehouse shipping and inventory feeds — we support every EDI transaction type your retail and dropship partners require, with lot data carried correctly in every ASN.

EDI documents supported
850Purchase Order
855PO Acknowledgment
856Advance Ship Notice
810Invoice
860PO Change
846Inventory Advice
940Warehouse Shipping Order
945Warehouse Shipping Advice
997Functional Acknowledgment
Connectivity options
AS2SFTP / FTPHTTPSAPIDirect ERP integrationWMS / 3PLFlat files

We connect using any communications protocol, including direct API access — there is never an extra charge for connectivity to any trading partner, regardless of how many retail accounts you manage.

How we compare

Legacy VAN vs. BOLD VAN for pet products and supplies EDI

Capability
Legacy VAN / in-house EDI
BOLD VAN
Pricing model
Per-message / kilocharacter + hidden fees
Fixed per-trading-partner pricing
Peak volume cost
Spikes with order volume
Same flat rate year-round
Lot-level recall tracking
Manual — mismatches surface as chargebacks
Lot data validated in every ASN
New retailer onboarding
6–8+ weeks per partner
Typical 2–3 weeks per retailer
Support
Ticket queues, offshore, slow response
US-based, dropship-experienced EDI team
Onboarding timeline

From kickoff to compliant shipment in 2–3 weeks

Most brands go live with a new retail or dropship partner in 14–21 days from the first call. Here's exactly how it works.

Schedule a Demo
1
Week 1

Discovery & scoping

We review your current setup, retailer requirements, ERP/WMS environment, and map out the right integration approach for your brand.

2
Weeks 1–2

Connectivity & mapping

We build and validate AS2/SFTP connections, configure EDI maps per each retailer's document specs, and set up proactive ASN monitoring.

3
Weeks 2–3

Compliance testing

We run compliance testing directly with each retailer's EDI team, resolve any document or label issues, and confirm all requirements are met before go-live.

Go-live

First compliant shipment

Your first fully compliant PO, ASN, and invoice flows without errors. We stay on to monitor your transactions and update maps as retailer specs change.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions from pet products and supplies brands

What EDI documents do pet retailers require?
Most programs require the 850 Purchase Order, 855 PO Acknowledgment, 856 ASN, 810 Invoice, and 997 Functional Acknowledgment. Dropship and DC-fulfilled programs often also require 940/945 warehouse shipping documents and 846 Inventory Advice for real-time stock visibility. We handle all of them and maintain your maps when retailers change their specs.
How does BOLD VAN handle Chewy Autoship and other dropship programs?
Dropship and subscription programs hinge on fast 855 acknowledgments and accurate, real-time inventory feeds. We help keep those transactions fast and your inventory data synced, so orders don't get cancelled for stale stock or missed acknowledgment windows.
How does BOLD VAN help avoid Petco and PetSmart chargebacks?
We monitor each retailer's vendor compliance guide for changes and update your EDI maps proactively, so label, ASN, and documentation errors get caught before they become a chargeback.
How does BOLD VAN support pet food and treat recalls?
We help validate lot and batch data flowing through your ASN, so if a recall hits, your team can trace affected product quickly and accurately across every retailer.
Can BOLD VAN integrate with our ERP or WMS?
Yes. We integrate with NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, and most major ERP and WMS platforms. We also connect via flat files or API for custom or 3PL setups.
We're already working with another VAN. How does migration work?
We run a parallel pilot with one trading partner first so your current VAN stays live throughout the transition. Most migrations complete in 2–3 weeks with zero disruption to your retail partners or in-flight orders.
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Ready to simplify dropship and recall EDI?

Moving your EDI to BOLD VAN is fast, straightforward, and fully supported from day one — with no disruption to your retail and dropship partners.

Fast: new retail and dropship connections go live in 2–3 weeks
Predictable: fixed pricing — no peak-volume surprises
Supported: US-based team from paperwork to go-live

The EDI VAN trusted by top enterprises around the world for more than 25 years