Welcome to KeHE's Supplier Site!
Learn more about our order data exchange initiative.
Moving to electronic order fulfillment will allow us to deliver on our goal to have the right product in the right place at the right time, while also positioning us to be more competitive in today’s evolving landscape. Rather than accommodate multiple different methods for order processing, we will have a standardized solution that will enable us to capture critical business information and allow us to quickly respond to changes.
How We Exchange Order Information
Supplier Benefits
Strengthen your relationship with KeHE
Minimize manual effort
Increase Accuracy
Limit Unloading Discrepancy Report (UDR) Usage
Process & Timelines
Phase 1: Supplier Commitment and Implementation Onboarding
- Introduction & Kickoff announcement
- Supplier solution consultation with SPS Commerce
- Sign trading partner program commitment
- Supplier onboarding & implementation with SPS Commerce
Phase Two: Supplier Go Live
- Expected Go Live Deadline (120 Days after Welcome & Kickoff Announcement)
- Enable connection in production
- Exchange all electronic data requirements via chosen solution
- Complete
Supplier Options
We’re asking you to work with SPS Commerce to utilize one of the following solutions to meet our new electronic requirements. SPS offers services to help you exchange these transactions with us, no matter your current EDI capabilities.
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.
Supplier Resources
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Business Requirements Summary
Supplier Technology Guide
Comprehensive guidelines and requirements for using KeHE’s supplier-facing platforms, including EDI transactions, the Supplier Portal, and compliance with KeHE’s policies for efficient operations.
860 Purchase Order Change Request
Instructions for the 860 Purchase Order Change transaction, covering updates and modifications to purchase orders initiated by the buyer within KeHE’s EDI system.
Gap Analysis
Word
A gap analysis highlighting specification changes and requirements for EDI documents such as the 850 Purchase Order, 860 Purchase Order Change, and others used by KeHE Distributors.
GS1 - 128 Shipping Label
Excel
Detailed guidelines on the GS1-128 shipping label format required by KeHE Distributors, including label elements, placement, and mandatory specifications.
Our Partner: SPS Commerce
SPS Commerce serves as a vital extension of our organization, leading all Supplier 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 KeHE
- In charge of the partnership with Suppliers
- 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 Supplier onboarding progress with SPS Commerce
