Welcome to Ballard Designs' Supplier Site!
Learn more about our order data exchange initiative.
Current Challenges & Future Goals
Limited Visibility to Incoming Orders:
- Manual Tracking
- Need to Update Errors
Achieve Real-Time Information Sharing
Process Inefficiencies:
- Inventory Bottlenecks
- Inconsistent POs
Streamline Processes
Customer Experience Issues:
- Order Delays
- Manual Order Changes
Enhance Customer Satisfaction
How We Exchange Order Information
Supplier Benefits
Improved Communication
Streamlined Processes
Better Visibility
Impact of Not Participating
Due to VendorNet being sunsetted, there will be no manual orders going forward; EDI will be the only option
Vendors not sending orders via EDI will see significant disruptions in orders, processing and payment
This is the way Ballard Designs is moving forward and vendors will need to transition to grow with Ballard
Process & Timelines
Phase 1: Vendor Commitment
- Week 1: Introduction & Kickoff announcement
- Week 3 – 5: Vendor solution consultation with SPS Commerce
- Week 6: Commitment and Contract Deadline
Phase 2: Vendor Implementation Onboarding
- Week 7: Introduction & Implementation Kickoff announcement
- Week 8 – 11: Vendor onboarding & implementation with SPS Commerce
- Week 12: Production Ready Deadline
Phase 3: Vendor Go Live
Week 13+:
- Schedule Go Live dates
- Enable connection in production
- Order cycle review
- Complete
Supplier Options
SPS Commerce takes a solution-agnostic approach, providing a range of technology options to meet the Vendor’s needs while aligning with the Ballard Designs’ business objectives.
Need an Order Solution?
Fulfillment is a cloud-based, all-in-one EDI service provided by SPS Commerce that grows with your business. It’s a ready-to-use solution that fits any buyer’s needs and paperwork. The SPS Commerce solution provides the expertise, methods, and technology to improve your solution, ensure full compliance, and keep achieving success with your buyers.
**Additional services for Order: SPS Commerce can connect with any business system such as an accounting or ERP using a suite of pre-built technologies and expertise to automate workflows and drive productivity.
Our Partner: SPS Commerce
SPS Commerce serves as a vital extension of our organization, leading all Vendors onboarding efforts crucial for scaling our operations. Leveraging their expertise in Supply Chain Management and powerful tools for automating data exchange for items, inventory, orders, shipments, payments, and sales data. As a leading specialist in cloud-based solutions, SPS Commerce aids in scaling our processes, acting as an indispensable asset to our organization.
Role and Responsibility of SPS Commerce
Your main point of contact for managing changes Resource for understanding data exchange requirements Advice on available technology choices Updates on how onboarding is progressing Handling contracts for services Ensuring connections between systems are running smoothly Training and Support: Guidance and assistance for Suppliers Monitor performance metrics ongoing
Role and Responsibility of Ballard Designs
In charge of the partnership with Vendors Guiding business processes to match company objectives Making sure changes support wider company aims Working together with SPS Commerce to tackle any issues Keeping an eye on Vendor onboarding progress with SPS Commerce
