EDI for Epicor — pre-built integration with retailers
In short: EDIconnect provides a native, certified Epicor integration for EDI: Epicor sales orders, deliveries and invoices flow to and from EDIconnect through Epicor: REST APIs and Service Connect. EDIconnect uses REST APIs for real-time bi-directional integration. — no custom middleware, no batch files, no manual re-entry. Onboard your first retailer in 2-4 weeks.
Key capabilities
- Native Epicor connector: Epicor: REST APIs and Service Connect. EDIconnect uses REST APIs for real-time bi-directional integration.
- Retailer templates included: 30+ pre-built retailer connections — Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, Home Depot, Lowe's, CVS.
- All standard messages: EDIFACT (ORDERS, DESADV, INVOIC…) and X12 (850, 855, 856, 810, 820, 997) — no custom mapping per document type.
- Fits Epicor update cycles: Cloud SaaS platform — Epicor version upgrades don't break the integration.
How the Epicor + EDIconnect integration works end-to-end
The pattern: a retailer PO arrives at EDIconnect via AS2/OFTP2/SFTP → EDIconnect validates and translates it → sends a sales order to Epicor via Epicor: REST APIs and Service Connect → Epicor confirms availability and creates a delivery → the delivery flows back to EDIconnect as a DESADV/856 → invoice follows as INVOIC/810 → EDIconnect transmits everything to the retailer.
All of that happens in minutes, unattended, with full audit trail. Suppliers running Epicor + EDIconnect typically handle 10-50× the EDI volume of a manual setup with the same headcount.
Frequently asked questions
How does EDI integrate with Epicor?
Epicor: REST APIs and Service Connect. EDIconnect uses REST APIs for real-time bi-directional integration.
Do I need an ABAP developer / customization on Epicor?
Typically no. EDIconnect uses Epicor's standard integration surfaces. Custom fields or special document types may require light configuration, but not custom code.
Can EDIconnect handle both inbound and outbound EDI in Epicor?
Yes. Inbound: POs from retailers land as sales orders in the ERP. Outbound: ASNs and invoices are generated by the ERP and transmitted automatically to the retailer.
How long does Epicor + EDI integration take?
Typical timeline: 1 week for Epicor connector setup and item/partner master sync, 1-3 weeks per retailer for spec mapping and certification testing.
Does EDIconnect support hybrid Epicor + non-Epicor environments?
Yes. Many customers run Epicor for HQ and lightweight tools (Excel, portals) for subsidiaries — EDIconnect connects both to the same EDI backbone.