Supply chain compliance
Phase 1 · Readiness
Complete gap assessment across data, documents, operating processes, and retailer-specific constraints.
Data gap assessment
- Inventory of product master data (GTIN/UPC, UOM, dimensions, weight, case/pack, pallet hierarchy) against each retailer’s item setup and syndication requirements.
- Alignment checks between internal SKU logic and retailer vendor item numbers, including supersession and assortment changes.
- Identification of data gaps that block purchase order acceptance, ASN validation, or invoice matching.
Document and policy readiness
- Structured document matrix: certificates, SDS where applicable, country-of-origin, labeling proofs, packaging specs, and retailer-specific attestations.
- Policy mapping: returns, chargeback dispute windows, vendor compliance manuals, and routing guide acknowledgements.
- Version control and audit trail so documentation matches what is live in EDI and in the DC.
Operating process review
- Order-to-cash walkthrough: EDI 850/855/856/810 flows, exception handling, and cutover criteria for go-live.
- Warehouse and 3PL touchpoints: pick/pack/ship rules, label formats, carton content accuracy, and appointment scheduling.
- Cross-functional RACI for item maintenance, demand changes, and promotional windows.
Retailer-specific constraints
- Walmart / big-box: item setup cadence, compliance with routing and ASN completeness, OTIF and chargeback exposure.
- The Home Depot / similar: inbound supply chain rules, documentation for inbound appointments and receiving.
- Target / national retail: vendor onboarding gates, operational readiness for order fulfillment discipline.
- Tractor Supply and specialty retail: assortment, packaging, and shipment rules tied to category programs.
Readiness output
- Prioritized gap list with owner, due date, and dependency on retailer or 3PL.
- Go / no-go criteria for Phase 2 implementation and EDI production cutover.
Machine-readable: GET /api/compliance/phase-1-readiness