EDI for Odoo — pre-built integration with retailers
In short: EDIconnect provides a native, certified Odoo integration for EDI: Odoo sales orders, deliveries and invoices flow to and from EDIconnect through Odoo XML-RPC / JSON-RPC APIs. EDIconnect has a certified Odoo module for both Community and Enterprise editions (14, 15, 16, 17). — no custom middleware, no batch files, no manual re-entry. Onboard your first retailer in 2-4 weeks.
Key capabilities
- Native Odoo connector: Odoo XML-RPC / JSON-RPC APIs. EDIconnect has a certified Odoo module for both Community and Enterprise editions (14, 15, 16, 17).
- 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 Odoo update cycles: Cloud SaaS platform — Odoo version upgrades don't break the integration.
How the Odoo + 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 Odoo via Odoo XML-RPC / JSON-RPC APIs → Odoo 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 Odoo + EDIconnect typically handle 10-50× the EDI volume of a manual setup with the same headcount.
Frequently asked questions
How does EDI integrate with Odoo?
Odoo XML-RPC / JSON-RPC APIs. EDIconnect has a certified Odoo module for both Community and Enterprise editions (14, 15, 16, 17).
Do I need an ABAP developer / customization on Odoo?
Typically no. EDIconnect uses Odoo'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 Odoo?
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 Odoo + EDI integration take?
Typical timeline: 1 week for Odoo connector setup and item/partner master sync, 1-3 weeks per retailer for spec mapping and certification testing.
Does EDIconnect support hybrid Odoo + non-Odoo environments?
Yes. Many customers run Odoo for HQ and lightweight tools (Excel, portals) for subsidiaries — EDIconnect connects both to the same EDI backbone.