Automate Business Flows via Manhattan Active Transportation Management EDI Integration
Simplify complex data mapping routines using our automated paths straight into your system. Cogential IT LLC provides complete compliance and deep mapping, converting raw files via Manhattan Active Transportation Management EDI integration.
What is Manhattan Active Transportation Management EDI Integration?
Manhattan Active Transportation Management EDI Integration automatically converts inbound 204 load tenders from shippers like Walmart and Target into native shipping orders and loads inside your Manhattan environment. As shipments are planned, dispatched, and closed, 990 tender responses, 214 status messages, 211 bills of lading, and 210 freight invoices flow back to the partner without manual entry or re-keying.
Zero-Touch Load Tenders to Invoices
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Every inbound 204 load tender is schema-validated against the shipper's rulebook before it becomes a Manhattan shipping order.
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Bidirectional sync keeps Manhattan loads, shipment statuses, and DC inventory aligned with every shipper and consignee in your network.
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Documents move over AS2, VAN, or SFTP connections with encryption and 997 functional acknowledgment tracking on every exchange.
Raw EDI in. Posted Manhattan Active Shipping Orders out.
Warehouse shipping orders from your clients arrive over AS2, SFTP, or VAN and clear gateway-level envelope, segment, and element syntax checks before any mapping runs. Each 940 line is matched against the master item SKU, barcode, and packaging-level catalog, requested quantities are checked against the latest Inventory Snapshot (947) on-hand, and inbound receipts post to the native Inbound Shipment / Receipt (944) record. Clean orders then post into Manhattan Active Transportation Management as native Shipping Order (940) records through its REST / SOAP APIs in real time, or through staging tables and flat file drops when batch volume makes that the smarter channel. Shipment close events and status changes inside Manhattan drive the outbound side — 945 advices, 856 ASNs with SSCC-18 carton loops, 214 status messages, and 210 freight invoices — with no human re-entry anywhere in the chain.
ALL TRAFFIC SIMULATED LOCALLY IN YOUR BROWSER · NO EXTERNAL CALLS · ANSI X12 004010 · MANHATTAN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT WMS WAVE · FREIGHT API
Bidirectional Pipeline & Native Architecture for Manhattan Active Transportation Management
Whiteboard-level breakdown of document intake, field defaults, cross-reference mapping, and runtime handshake constraints.
A client's EDI 940 warehouse shipping order arrives over AS2, SFTP, or VAN and is validated line-by-line against Manhattan master item SKUs, barcodes, packaging levels, and current Inventory Snapshot (947) on-hand at the destination DC. Clean orders post straight into Manhattan as native Shipping Order (940) records through the REST / SOAP APIs or a staging-table insert — no re-keying, no spreadsheet bridge.
Runtime Field Defaults
| ERP Field | Assignment Rule | Failure Prevented |
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Default Distribution Center (DC) & Warehouse Zone |
When the 940's N1*ST ship-to code is missing or unmapped, the shipping order routes to the client's contracted default DC from the trading-partner profile, and Manhattan's zone and bin assignment takes over from there. | Prevents shipping orders from stalling without a destination facility or releasing pick tasks against the wrong distribution center. |
Order Status & Release Hold Flag |
New 940s post into Manhattan in a pending-release status and stay held until inventory allocation against the latest Inventory Snapshot (947) and any client-specific release conditions pass. | Ensures stock is allocated and verified before wave release drops pick tasks to the warehouse floor. |
Fallback Client & Bill-To Account Entity |
Account numbers in the N1*BY loop resolve through the trading-partner cross-reference to the correct Manhattan client account, with the profile's designated default bill-to entity catching any unmatched values. | Prevents third-party logistics activity from posting to unknown accounts, which would misroute 945 advices and 210 freight invoices to the wrong client. |
Data Cross-Reference & Resolution
| Mapping Type | Source EDI → Target ERP | Resolution Logic |
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| Item SKU & Part Number Translation |
Client UPC/GTIN or vendor part number from the 940 line-item identification (LIN qualifier 'UP' for UPC/GTIN, 'VN' for vendor item number)
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Manhattan Master Item SKU, Barcode, or Packaging Level (Pallet / Case / Each)
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Cogential resolves each incoming identifier against the master item catalog in real time, including barcode matches, and locks the line to the correct packaging level so Manhattan picks cases or eaches exactly as the client ordered. |
| Ship-To Store & DC Location Mapping |
Client or retailer N1*ST ship-to DC and store identification code
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Manhattan Distribution Center (DC), Warehouse Zone & Bin Location
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A Walmart DC number or Target store code resolves directly to the Manhattan facility record holding that inventory, with zone and bin detail left to Manhattan's slotting logic. |
| Unit of Measure (UOM) Multiplier |
Client ordering UOM on the 940 line (Case 'CA', Pallet 'PL')
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Manhattan base stocking UOM (Each 'EA')
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Pack-size multipliers from the item's packaging-level hierarchy convert case and pallet orders into each-level deductions so bin quantities stay accurate. |
Pre-Translation Validation Guards
Fingerprints the client ID plus the 940's warehouse shipment order number (W06) and the originating PO reference, then queries Manhattan for existing open or closed Shipping Order (940) records.
Where the inbound 204 load tender or client 940 carries contracted rates, fuel surcharges, or accessorial charges, Cogential compares each charge against the rate card and handling terms on the Manhattan client account.
Validates the 940's requested ship and cancel dates against current DC wave schedules and carrier cut-off times before the order releases to wave planning.
When a Manhattan shipment reaches close status, the outbound notification assembles the 856 ASN from the actual picked cartons — SSCC-18 serial shipping container codes, carrier SCAC, and weights — plus the 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice back to the client. 214 status updates keep the client's system current in transit, 990 responses answer inbound 204 load tenders inside carrier SLAs, and 210 freight invoices and 810 invoices post from the same freight and accessorial data.
Fulfillment & Packaging Defaults
| Parameter | Fallback Rule | Failure Prevented |
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Carrier SCAC & Routing Defaults |
When the Manhattan shipment record lacks an explicit carrier assignment, the integration applies the client's contracted default SCAC from the routing guide before the 856 or 211 bill of lading is assembled. | Retailer and client receiving systems reject ASNs and bills of lading carrying missing or invalid SCAC codes. |
GS1-128 SSCC-18 Barcode Structure |
The client's GS1 company prefix is applied to generate 18-digit SSCC-18 serial shipping container codes for every carton and pallet in the Manhattan pack structure, printed as GS1-128 labels at pack-out. | Guarantees globally unique, scan-ready carton identities that Walmart and Amazon Vendor Central distribution centers can receive without manual keying. |
Outbound Normalization & Codes
| Mapping Type | Source ERP → Target EDI | Resolution Logic |
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| ERP Shipping Method to Carrier SCAC |
Manhattan Shipment Carrier & Service Level Field
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Trading Partner SCAC (e.g., UPSN, FDEG, ODFL)
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Maps Manhattan's carrier and service-level codes from the routing guide to the formal four-character SCAC carried on the 856, 214, and 211. |
| Tax & Allowance Charge Codes |
Manhattan Freight Charge & Accessorial Details
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EDI SAC Segment Codes
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Translates freight charges, fuel surcharges, and accessorial fees from the Manhattan shipment and freight records into standardized SAC allowance and charge codes on the 210 and 810. Incoming 820 remittances then match payments and deductions back against open freight invoices. |
Outbound Dispatch & Timing Guards
Confirms shipped quantities on the Manhattan shipment match physical pack-out scans and never exceed the 940's authorized line quantities.
Verifies the 856 transmits and clears its 997 functional acknowledgment before the trailer is due at the destination DC, including Walmart's tight pre-arrival ASN window.
Manhattan Active REST / SOAP APIs for real-time posting, with direct database staging tables and flat file drops absorbing high-volume batch flows.
API Key or OAuth 2.0 for API traffic, with SFTP key authentication covering file-based staging drops.
Batch flows run on scheduled file polling intervals while API traffic is throttled to Manhattan's throughput limits and micro-batched, so integration sessions never crowd out interactive WMS users.
Failed posts retry idempotently using the client's warehouse order and shipment identifiers as external keys, and anything that still fails parks in the exception queue for reprocessing without creating duplicate shipping orders or advices.
Why Enterprise Leaders Connect Manhattan Active Transportation Management with Cogential IT
Transform electronic document exchange into an automated competitive advantage with measurable operational ROI.
Zero Manual Keystrokes
Automated tender-to-cash processing moves every load from 204 intake to 210 payment without manual touches.
Sub-Second Processing
Eliminating re-keying removes the tender response penalties, missed status windows, and invoice deductions that follow.
Chargeback Elimination
Every document transmits validated and encrypted across AS2, VAN, and SFTP retail networks.
Multi-Partner Scalability
Onboard new retail, warehouse, and logistics partners without modifying your underlying Manhattan Active Transportation Management code or custom scripts.
Essential Bidirectional EDI Documents for Manhattan Active Transportation Management
Exchange load tenders, shipment status messages, and freight invoices with major retail shipper networks.
Inbound to Manhattan Active Transportation Management
Retailer → Cogential IT → Native ERP
Outbound from Manhattan Active Transportation Management
Native ERP → Cogential IT → Retailer
Pre-Connected Retail & Hub Partners for Manhattan Active Transportation Management
Cogential IT provides pre-tested, production-certified EDI translation maps connecting Manhattan Active Transportation Management directly to leading retail chains, distribution networks, and marketplaces.
Amazon
E-commerce
Costco
Retail
Home Depot Mexico
Construction & Building Materials
Kroger
Grocery
Lowes
Construction & Building Materials
Target V Comm
Retail
Walmart
Retail
Wayfair
E-commerce
Tailored Integration Workflows for Your Industry
Discover how businesses in distinct sectors apply Manhattan Active Transportation Management EDI to meet stringent partner compliance mandates.
Logistics & Transportation
Carriers live and die by tender response SLAs and clean freight billing. The integration converts inbound 204 tenders into dispatchable Manhattan loads and pushes 990 acceptances, 214 statuses, and rate-accurate 210 invoices without dispatcher intervention.
3PLs
3PLs juggle dozens of clients, each with its own label formats, billing rules, and document quirks. Per-partner rulebooks keep every client's tender, status, and invoice traffic segregated, validated, and audit-ready.
Retail
Retail DCs enforce strict chargeback windows for late status messages and non-compliant pallet labels. Automated 214 updates and GS1-128 label generation from live Manhattan shipment data keep freight inside the window and off the deduction report.
Grocery
Grocery distribution runs on tight receiving appointments and cold-chain accountability. Shipment status messages and compliant labels transmit inside appointment windows so refrigerated freight never sits unprocessed at the dock.
Food & Beverage
Food and beverage shippers face lot traceability mandates and unforgiving ship windows from every major retail partner. Packaging-level data — pallet, case, each — flows from Manhattan into barcoded ASNs that hold up under traceability audits.
Manufacturing
Plant freight has to sync with production schedules, not just requested ship dates. Load tenders, status messages, and freight invoices post against live Manhattan records so inbound materials and outbound finished goods never stall the line.
Where do Manhattan Active Transportation Management EDI connections usually break down in production?
Most EDI failures occur when business rules, custom ERP fields, and trading partner validation are not aligned in real time.
Our pre-translation validation screens every 204 against the shipper's guide — stop sequences, equipment types, reference numbers — before it reaches your Manhattan environment. Exceptions land in a quarantine queue with alerts, so a malformed tender never corrupts a planned load.
Manhattan's shipment close and status-change events fire outbound notifications the moment freight is packed, generating compliant GS1-128 labels and transmitting 214 updates — or 856 ASNs where the partner requires them — inside the window. No dispatcher has to remember to send anything.
Every 210 is matched against the original 204 tender and the rated load before it posts, with accessorial charges validated line by line. Discrepancies are flagged for review, and 820 remittance data reconciles payments back against settled invoices.
Why Fast-Growing Brands Trust Cogential IT for Manhattan Active Transportation Management EDI
We provide battle-tested, pre-mapped integrations engineered specifically for Manhattan Active Transportation Management's native data architecture.
Zero Native System Overhead
Native REST and SOAP API connectivity with OAuth 2.0, API key, or SFTP key authentication — no bloated bundles or heavy custom scripts taxing your Manhattan environment.
Pre-Built Retail Partner Maps
An extensive library of pre-configured carrier and retail shipper maps, ready to deploy in days rather than months.
Smart Order & Price Guard
Automated checks reject duplicate load tenders and flag rate mismatches between the 204 and the 210 before they touch your ledger.
Automated ASN & Barcode Alignment
Shipment close triggers auto-generate GS1-128 pallet labels and transmit the 856 ASN or 214 status the moment freight is packed.
24/7 Managed Error Resolution
Our EDI engineers actively monitor failed handshakes and translation errors so your logistics team never troubleshoots raw X12.
Scales Through Peak Surges
Asynchronous micro-batch queues absorb peak tender volume and holiday shipping surges without breaching Manhattan API throughput throttles or batch polling windows.
Ready to Automate Your Manhattan Active Transportation Management EDI Pipeline?
Let our integration engineers handle carrier and shipper compliance while your team focuses on moving freight and growth.
Fast-Track Trading Partner Compliance in Manhattan Active Transportation Management
Our battle-tested onboarding framework connects you to Walmart, Amazon Vendor Central, and Home Depot shipper programs in weeks, not quarters.
Pre-Configured Partner Rulebooks
We validate end-to-end data flows before testing with trading partner EDI desks.
ERP Data Model Audit
Reviewing Manhattan distribution centers, warehouse zones, bin locations, and packaging-level item data.
Partner Specification Review
Aligning shipper and carrier implementation guides with native Manhattan load and shipment structures.
Bidirectional Mapping
Configuring translation rules for stops, equipment types, accessorial codes, and packaging levels.
Simulated End-to-End Testing
Validating test tender ingestion, label generation, status transmission, and freight invoice matching.
Production Cutover & Go-Live
Deploying live AS2 and SFTP connections with continuous 24/7 monitoring.
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Frequently Asked
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Everything you need to know about trading with Manhattan Active Transportation Management via EDI � from document requirements to compliance details.
Every Manhattan Active Transportation Management 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 Manhattan Active Transportation Management � from purchase orders to invoices, every transaction is validated, mapped, and delivered with precision.