Is your order acknowledgment lagging behind tilly’s schedule?
Delayed 855 responses can trigger order cancellations and erode your vendor scorecard.
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tilly EDI Automation Suite
Connect to tilly with confidence using Cogential IT LLC's world-class EDI platform. Our real-time ERP integration ensures your Textiles & Apparel data flows smoothly between partners and internal systems.
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Barcode: GS1-128
Zero-Click Definition
What is tilly EDI?
tilly EDI is a structured electronic data interchange framework that enables textile and apparel suppliers to transmit and receive standardized business documents directly with tilly’s procurement and logistics systems. This digital integration ensures compliance with tilly’s vendor guidelines, automating order acceptance, shipment notification, and inventory visibility within a secure, real-time exchange environment.
Operational Focus
Apparel vendor EDI compliance focus
Strict validation of tilly’s purchase orders and invoice formats to prevent chargebacks.
Seamless synchronization of shipment data with your ERP for accurate inventory updates.
Reliable AS2 connectivity ensuring secure and uninterrupted document exchange.
CLOUD EDI PLATFORM
Tilly's
EDI Integration
& Compliance
Operating out of Irvine, California since its inception in 1982, action-sports and lifestyle powerhouse Tilly's enforces meticulous vendor routing guides that leave zero margin for supply chain discrepancies. Manual transaction handling and syntax misalignments frequently trigger costly penalties and shipping delays. Through Cogential IT's Cloud EDI Platform, your apparel and footwear brand achieves flawless connectivity with automated end-to-end synchronization, securing rock-solid EDI Compliance with full turnkey oversight.
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Automated Order ProcessingInstantly ingest EDI 850 Purchase Orders directly into your ERP and generate EDI 810 Invoices with flawless pricing, item numbers, and allowance structures.
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Direct AS2 Protocol ConnectivityMaintain secure, high-speed AS2 transmission channels with automated MDN receipt confirmation and encrypted multi-point data delivery.
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Inventory Visibility & 846 FeedsBroadcast real-time omnichannel inventory updates via automated EDI 846 feeds to maintain peak stock accuracy across Tilly's distribution network.
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Zero-Chargeback GuaranteeEliminate routing guide fines and logistics non-compliance penalties through Cogential IT's fully managed, pre-mapped compliance architecture.
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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Ruby
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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
Where tilly compliance usually gets stuck?
Most tilly EDI compliance gaps arise when order processing and document mapping operate in silos.
Are your ASN details mismatched with actual shipments?
Inaccurate carton counts or UPC codes frequently cause chargebacks, returns, and strained trading relationships.
Does invoice data fail tilly’s three-way match requirement?
Mismatched invoice details against the PO and receipt evidence typically suspend funds and require manual correction.
The Cogential IT Edge
Why we are tilly’s ideal EDI partner?
Cogential IT combines deep apparel supply chain expertise with pre-built tilly maps, ensuring swift onboarding and zero-day compliance.
01
Pre-certified tilly maps
Our pre-certified tilly EDI maps eliminate manual formatting, reducing validation errors and cutting onboarding time in half.
02
Apparel industry specialization
We understand textile seasonality, SKU complexity, and omnichannel demands, ensuring EDI aligns tightly with your operational rhythm.
03
Flexible ERP integration support
Connect tilly EDI to any ERP, from NetSuite to Infor, without disrupting existing financial or inventory processes.
04
AS2 communication mastery
Our secure AS2 connectivity guarantees 99.9% uptime and encrypted data transmission, meeting tilly’s stringent protocol requirements.
05
Label and packing slip accuracy
Automated generation of barcode labels and packing slips that match the ASN prevents shipment discrepancies at the warehouse.
06
Compliance monitoring & alerts
Real-time monitoring flags document errors before they reach tilly, protecting your vendor score and cash flow consistently.
Next Step
Setup tilly EDI Now
Ready to streamline your tilly compliance?
Let our EDI specialists manage tilly’s specifications while you focus on scaling your apparel brand.
tilly EDI DOCUMENT MATRIX
Key transaction sets for tilly integration
These documents form the foundation of a successful tilly trading partnership.
850
01
Purchase Order
tilly sends purchase orders electronically, triggering order entry and fulfillment workflows.
Workflow
→
855
02
Purchase Order Acknowledgment
Your acknowledgment confirms order acceptance or changes, aligning expectations with tilly.
Workflow
856
03
Ship Notice/Manifest
The advance ship notice details shipment contents and carton structure for receiving efficiency.
Workflow
→
810
04
Invoice
The invoice must mirror PO and receipt data to secure prompt payment.
Workflow
→
846
05
Inventory Inquiry/Advice
Inventory updates provide tilly with visibility into stock levels to plan replenishment.
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 Tilly's
EDI in Minutes
Cogential IT's real-time validation engine scrutinizes every outbound and inbound data payload against Tilly's precise vendor specifications before transmission occurs. From complex packaging hierarchy validation in EDI 856 Advanced Shipping Notices to strict UCC/GS1-128 carton labeling standards and customized direct-to-consumer packing slips, our platform intercepts formatting and fulfillment errors at the source, preventing chargebacks and preserving high vendor scorecards.
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Precision EDI 856 ASN ValidationAudit pack structures, pick-and-pack hierarchies, and tracking numbers across Advance Ship Notices before manifest confirmation.
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GS1-128 & UCC Barcode ComplianceGenerate fully compliant GS1-128 carton and pallet labels perfectly synchronized with physical shipping contents and ASN data.
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Branded DSV Packing SlipsDynamically produce custom, Tilly's-compliant branded packing slips for drop-ship vendor orders to ensure a seamless end-customer experience.
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Pre-Transmission Error IsolationIsolate segment discrepancies, invalid UPCs, and mismatched PO line items in real time with intuitive visual diagnostics.
Connected EDI-to-ERP Integration Matrix
Connect tilly EDI directly to your ERP system
Cogential IT reduces manual data entry by integrating tilly’s EDI documents directly into your existing ERP and inventory systems.
Order → ASN → Invoice
Built for retail compliance
850
856
810
S
Shopify
Sync tilly orders and ASN directly into your Shopify store.
I
Infor CloudSuite Fashion
Integrate tilly EDI with Infor’s fashion cloud for real-time planning.
B
BlueCherry
Connect tilly documents to BlueCherry’s textile ERP for seamless operations.
C
Centric PLM
Link tilly EDI with Centric PLM to align product development and orders.
A
A2000 ERP
Automate tilly transactions within A2000’s fashion management platform.
S
Salsify
Sync tilly product data and orders with Salsify PIM for channel consistency.
A
Akeneo PIM
Connect tilly EDI orders to Akeneo for enriched product information.
N
NetSuite
Seamlessly integrate tilly 850s, 856s, and 810s with NetSuite financials.
COMPLIANCE AND ONBOARDING
tilly
Our approach to tilly EDI compliance and onboarding
We validate every tilly document, test connectivity, and guide your team through a structured onboarding plan.
01
Vendor profile creation
Establish your secure trading partner profile in tilly’s system with correct EDI identifiers.
02
Connectivity testing
Conduct AS2 certificate exchange and loopback tests to ensure uninterrupted data transmission.
03
Document mapping & validation
Map all transaction sets and validate each against tilly’s schema to prevent errors.
04
Label and slip alignment
Verify barcode labels and packing slips match the ASN content to avoid shipment hold-ups.
05
End-to-end pilot testing
Run a complete order-to-invoice cycle with dummy data to confirm all integrations.
06
Go-live support
Provide hyper-care monitoring during the first live transactions to resolve issues instantly.
tilly EDI LAUNCH SUPPORT
Ready to simplify
EDI onboarding?
Cogential IT can help your team prepare tilly 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 tilly
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 tilly EDI Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare your tilly EDI workflow before onboarding.
Document readiness checks
ERP and system integration planning
Testing and go-live support checklist
Exception and acknowledgment monitoring
tilly EDI Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about trading with tilly via EDI — from document requirements to compliance details.
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Every tilly 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 tilly — 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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