Lowe's EDI Compliance Guide
Navigate Lowe's vendor EDI compliance and delivery requirements
Lowe's requires EDI 850 (Purchase Order), EDI 855 (PO Acknowledgment), EDI 856 (Ship Notice (ASN)), EDI 810 (Invoice), EDI 997 (Functional Acknowledgment) from all suppliers. Non-compliance triggers chargebacks including non-compliant or late ASN: $200-$500 per shipment.
Lowe's operates over 1,700 stores across North America and manages supplier compliance through their Lowe's Vendor Requirements (LVR) program and the Vendor Information Management System (VIMS). Lowe's requires EDI compliance from all direct-import and domestic suppliers, with a focus on ASN accuracy, routing guide adherence, and fill rate performance tracked through their vendor scorecard program.
Required EDI Transactions
Lowe's requires suppliers to support the following EDI transaction types. Click any transaction to view our detailed guide with segment breakdowns and examples.
Compliance Requirements
Here is what Lowe's expects from EDI-compliant suppliers:
- EDI 850 Purchase Order receipt and processing
- EDI 855 PO Acknowledgment within 24 hours
- EDI 856 ASN with case and pallet detail before delivery
- EDI 810 Invoice with PO reference matching
- EDI 997 Functional Acknowledgment
- GS1-128 barcode and GTIN compliance on all products
- VIMS portal registration and compliance certification
- Routing guide adherence for all shipments
Chargeback Penalties
Non-compliance with Lowe's's EDI requirements can result in significant financial penalties:
Common Lowe's Chargebacks
- Non-compliant or late ASN: $200-$500 per shipment
- Routing guide violations: $500-$1,500 per occurrence
- Fill rate shortfall: vendor scorecard penalty and PO reduction
- Invoice discrepancies: payment deductions
How to Achieve Lowe's EDI Compliance
Getting compliant with Lowe's requires three things: an EDI platform that supports all required transaction types, automated validation that catches errors before they trigger chargebacks, and integration with your ERP so orders flow through without manual re-entry.
EDI transaction formats follow ASC X12 standards, and product identification uses GS1 GTIN and GS1-128 barcode specifications. Both are required by virtually every major US retailer.
OrderSync handles all three compliance layers. Our purchase order automation platform processes EDI transactions (850, 855, 856, 810, 997) alongside PDF, CSV, and email orders through a single pipeline. Automated validation checks every order against your product catalog, pricing rules, and Lowe's-specific compliance requirements before syncing to your ERP.
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Open EDI InspectorFrequently Asked Questions
Lowe's requires EDI 850 (Purchase Order), EDI 855 (PO Acknowledgment), EDI 856 (Ship Notice (ASN)), EDI 810 (Invoice), EDI 997 (Functional Acknowledgment). Each transaction must meet Lowe's's specific formatting and timing requirements.
Non-compliance triggers chargebacks that can range from $200 to $5,000+ per incident depending on the violation. Repeated non-compliance can lead to supplier suspension or loss of the retail account.
Yes. OrderSync supports all EDI transaction types required by Lowe's and includes automated validation to catch compliance errors before documents are sent. Our platform processes EDI alongside PDF, CSV, and email orders through a single pipeline.