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Pre-built True Value map library
Ready-to-deploy 850, 855, 856, and 810 maps with True Value’s exact field requirements to avoid setup delays.
Streamlined B2B Integration
Flawless Construction & Building Materials EDI with True Value
Optimize your True Value trading relationship with Cogential IT LLC's cutting-edge EDI solutions. We offer world-class EDI services alongside sophisticated ERP integration, bridging the gap between your partners and your internal systems. Achieve seamless automation and zero-error Construction & Building Materials processing.
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ZERO-CLICK DEFINITION
What is True Value EDI?
True Value EDI is the standardized electronic exchange of procurement and fulfillment documents between a construction materials supplier and True Value’s retail cooperative network. It enforces strict AS2-based compliance with X12 transaction sets to automate order-to-invoice workflows, ensuring real-time inventory visibility and shipment accuracy within a high-volume, deadline-driven supply chain.
// Operational Focus
Retail cooperative compliance readiness focus
Pre-validate carton-level barcode labels against ASN before transmission
Synchronize purchase order acknowledgments directly with ERP without data re-keying
Maintain AS2 connectivity with automated resends and MDN tracking for document integrity
CLOUD EDI PLATFORM
True Value
EDI Integration
& Compliance
Since 1948, True Value has grown from a Chicago hardware cooperative into a national powerhouse—and their vendor routing guide is not for the faint of heart. With AS2 as the only accepted protocol and a strict mandate for EDI 850 purchase orders, 855 acknowledgments, 856 ASNs, 810 invoices, and 846 inventory feeds, one missed segment or wrong barcode triggers instant chargebacks. Cogential IT's fully managed cloud EDI eliminates that risk entirely: we handle every AS2 communication, map your ERP to True Value's exact specifications, and guarantee zero chargebacks—so your team never touches a raw EDI file again.
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Zero-Chargeback GuaranteeOur proprietary validation engine cross-checks every 850, 855, 856, 810, and 846 against True Value's live business rules before transmission—so you never face a deduction for missing data, wrong units, or late ASNs.
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Pre-Configured Segment MappingWe've already decoded True Value's complex routing guide, including their unique REF segments, DTM requirements, and N1 loop structures. Your ERP connects in days, not months, with zero manual mapping.
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AS2 Done for YouNo certificates to manage, no retry logic to build. Cogential IT maintains your AS2 connection with True Value, monitors every transmission, and auto-resends on failure—all from our cloud.
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Full Transaction Set CoverageFrom purchase orders (850) and acknowledgments (855) to advance ship notices (856), invoices (810), and inventory inquiries (846), we handle the entire True Value document flow with 99.9% data accuracy.
1# POST /v1/transactions
2require "cogentailit"
3
4client = CogentailIT::Client.new(
5 api_key: ENV["COGENTAILIT_API_KEY"]
6)
7
8invoice = client.invoices.create({
9 interchange: {
10 sender_id: "COGENTAILIT",
11 receiver_id: "ACME_LOGISTICS",
12 usage: "PRODUCTION"
13 },
14 invoice: {
15 number: "INV-2024-0847",
16 date: "2024-06-14",
17 terms: "NET 30",
18 total: 12500.00
19 }
20})
21
22puts invoice.state
23# => "delivered to ACME_LOGISTICS"
sandbox · connected
201 Created
/
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ONE INTEGRATION · ENTIRE NETWORK
X12 · EDIFACT
Your ERP
one REST API
CogentailIT
cloud EDI platform
Warehousing
940 · Warehouse Order
Freight
204 · Load Tender
Fulfillment
856 · Ship Notice
Suppliers
850 · Purchase Order
Retailers
850 · Purchase Order
Operational Focus
Where True Value compliance usually gets stuck?
Most compliance issues happen when physical labeling and EDI mapping are handled separately.
01
Why do carton labels often mismatch the ASN?
Manual label printing without real-time ASN data leads to SSCC–GS1 discrepancies and immediate shipment rejections.
02
How does thin ERP integration delay order processing?
Disconnected 855 acknowledgments cause stock allocation errors, forcing manual corrections and missed ship windows.
03
What AS2 configuration pitfalls cause document failures?
Incorrect certificate exchange or missing MDN monitoring stops transmission, blocking the entire purchase order life cycle.
The Cogential IT Edge
Why We Are the Ultimate True Value Compliance Provider?
We unify physical labels, digital documents, and ERP flows so your team never fire-fights chargebacks.
02
Label–ASN co-validation engine
Our engine automatically verifies SSCC, GTIN, and quantity on each label against the 856 before submission.
03
Construction-specific ERP connectors
Deep adapters for Sage 100, Procore, Viewpoint Vista, and CMiC sync orders and inventory without custom code.
04
AS2 managed service
We monitor certificates, enforce MDN policies, and auto-retry failed transmissions so you never miss a document.
05
Dedicated compliance analyst
A single point of contact manages True Value onboarding, testing, and ongoing spec changes.
06
Chargeback reduction guarantee
Our label–ASN alignment process typically cuts shipment-related deductions by over 60% in the first quarter.
Next Step
Deploy Custom True Value EDI Setup →
Ready to eliminate True Value chargebacks?
Let our engineers handle the mapping and label logic while you focus on serving contractors.
True Value EDI DOCUMENT MATRIX
Mandatory documents to stay compliant
Every transaction set must pass True Value’s specific validation rules before integration goes live.
850
01
Purchase Order
Triggers inventory allocation; all line items must be parsed into the ERP before acknowledgment.
Workflow
→
855
02
Purchase Order Acknowledgment
Confirms or rejects order lines; must match ERP confirmed stock to prevent fulfillment gaps.
Workflow
856
03
Ship Notice/Manifest
ASN with carton-level detail; barcode labels must mirror this data precisely.
Workflow
→
810
04
Invoice
Final billing aligned to the ASN and PO; tolerance mismatches trigger payment delays.
Workflow
→
846
05
Inventory Inquiry/Advice
Feeds True Value with stock-on-hand data, preventing over‑sell and order shortfalls.
Workflow
JSON PAYLOAD
0 ERRORS
1{
2 "interchange_header": {
3 "sender_id": "COGENTAILIT",
4 "receiver_id": "ACME",
5 "usage_indicator": "I1",
6 "control_version": "00402",
7 "control_number": "000001"
8 },
9 "invoice": {
10 "number": "INV-2024-0847",
11 "date": "2024-06-14",
12 "terms": "NET 30",
13 "total": 12500.00
14 }
15}
ERROR
I1 is not a valid input
Expected T (test) or P (production) at ISA15.
PROBLEMS · 0
partner guide: ACME v2.4
No problems yet — hit "Run test" to validate the payload.
VALIDATION ENGINE
Validate True Value
EDI in Minutes
True Value's routing guide is a minefield of conditional logic: GS1-128 barcodes must appear on every carton, branded packing slips must match the DSV format exactly, and ASN timestamps must align with their warehouse receiving windows. Cogential IT's real-time validation engine runs every outbound document through a gauntlet of partner-specific checks—catching missing barcode data, incorrect ship-to codes, or invalid UPC structures before the file ever leaves your system. The result? Zero chargebacks, zero manual rework, and total visibility into every transaction.
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GS1-128 Barcode ComplianceOur engine validates that every 856 ASN includes the correct GS1-128 barcode data—SSCC, GTIN, lot, and serial—so True Value's receiving scanners never reject a shipment.
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Branded Packing Slip & DSV ChecksWe automatically generate and validate True Value's branded packing slips and DSV documents, ensuring every carton label and slip matches their exact template before printing.
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Pre-Transmission Error InsightsGet instant, human-readable alerts for any violation—like a missing PO line item or an invalid unit of measure—so you can fix issues in minutes, not after a chargeback hits.
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Real-Time Business Rule SyncTrue Value updates their routing guide frequently. Our engine syncs those changes automatically, so your EDI stays compliant without you ever reading a spec document.
Connected EDI-to-ERP Integration Matrix
Connect True Value EDI to your construction ERP systems
Cogential IT helps reduce manual re-entry by connecting True Value EDI with the systems your team already uses.
Order → ASN → Invoice
Built for retail compliance
850
856
810
S
Sage 100
Sync purchase orders, ASNs, and invoices directly into Sage 100 without re-keying.
P
Procore
Feed True Value inventory demands into Procore’s material tracking for field visibility.
V
Viewpoint Vista
Automate job-cost allocations from True Value invoices within Vista’s accounting.
C
CMiC
Link True Value shipping notices to CMiC’s project procurement modules.
T
Trimble Construction One
Push inventory updates and shipping confirmations into Trimble’s supply chain suite.
K
Kerridge K8
Map True Value purchase orders directly to Kerridge K8’s sales order processing.
O
Oracle Primavera Cloud
Synchronize material deliveries with Primavera’s project scheduling for accurate timelines.
E
Epicor Prophet 21
Streamline distributor ERP flows with True Value EDI for real-time inventory control.
COMPLIANCE AND ONBOARDING
True Value
How we drive True Value compliance from day one
Cogential IT uses a phased testing protocol that aligns with True Value’s exact EDI specifications and label mandates.
01
Spec review & gap analysis
Compare your current setup with True Value’s implementation guidelines and identify mapping gaps.
02
AS2 connectivity setup
Provision and test certificates, configure MDN requests, and verify end-to-end delivery.
03
Document mapping & validation
Build and unit-test all transaction sets against sample files with automated rule checks.
04
Label integration test
Generate carton labels from the test 856 and confirm SSCC/GTIN alignment with physical prints.
05
End-to-end flow simulation
Run a full PO-to-invoice cycle, including packing slip verification, before live activation.
06
User training & handover
Train your team on exception handling and provide a custom operations runbook.
07
Go-live & hypercare
Monitor the first production week with real-time alerts and a dedicated support engineer.
True Value EDI LAUNCH SUPPORT
Ready to simplify
EDI onboarding?
Cogential IT can help your team prepare True Value EDI documents, labels, ERP integration, connectivity, testing, and go-live support — so compliance does not become a manual operations burden.
Supported:
850
856
810
855
READINESS PATH
Move from requirement review to monitored go-live
01
Review Requirements
EDI document and schedule requirements for True Value
02
Connect Systems
ERP, warehouse, production, and finance data integration
03
Launch & Monitor
Test, launch, monitor, and fix document exceptions
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Cogential IT
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Free checklist
Get the True Value EDI Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare your True Value EDI workflow before onboarding.
Document readiness checks
ERP and system integration planning
Testing and go-live support checklist
Exception and acknowledgment monitoring
True Value EDI Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about trading with True Value via EDI — from document requirements to compliance details.
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Every True Value document, precisely routed
Schedule-driven EDI requires every document to land in the right system at the right time. Cogential IT guarantees seamless X12 integration with True Value — from purchase orders to invoices, every transaction is validated, mapped, and delivered with precision.
850
Purchase Order
OUT
810
Invoice
OUT
856
Advance Ship Notice
OUT
855
PO Acknowledgment
IN
997
Functional Ack
IN
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