Distribution integration

Pace Supply EDI integration and automation

A guide for suppliers connecting with Pace Supply, covering the documents exchanged, the main program rules, testing and ERP integration.

Overview

Understanding Pace Supply integration

Who this is for: Suppliers that sell to Pace Supply, and the EDI, logistics and finance teams that support them.

Pace Supply is a plumbing, HVAC and waterworks distributor with most of its branches in California. Suppliers that trade with Pace Supply electronically exchange documents such as the 850 purchase order, 855 purchase order acknowledgment, 860 purchase order change, 856 ship notice/manifest and 810 invoice. This page summarizes how that exchange works from the supplier's side, so your team can scope the work before mapping starts.

The program uses X12 4010. Order types include direct to customer, and distribution center and store. Each order type can change which documents apply and how locations, labels and invoices are handled, so it helps to confirm which ones you will supply before you build anything.

Most of the effort goes into keeping your ERP, warehouse and shipping data consistent with what each document says. Ship notices, labels and invoices need to agree with the original order, and any rule that applies only to one order type needs its own handling in your maps. Pace Supply sets its own requirements and can change them, so treat your account contact and current guide as the final word.

Program summary

What Pace Supply asks of suppliers

A summary in ECOM's own words. Requirements vary by program and change over time, so confirm the details with Pace Supply during setup.

Standard
X12 4010
Order types
Direct to customer · DC and store

Orders and acknowledgments

  • A purchase order acknowledgment is expected within 24 hours of receipt.

Testing

  • Testing covers direct-to-customer and DC or store orders, credit memos and inventory advice.

Workflows

Typical Pace Supply business workflows

A typical flow built from the documents below; your own program may differ.

Order to invoice

  1. 1Receive 850 purchase order
  2. 2Send 855 acknowledgment
  3. 3Label and send 856
  4. 4Send 810 invoice

Direct to customer order

  1. 1Receive the direct order
  2. 2Acknowledge with 855
  3. 3Ship to the customer
  4. 4Send 856 with tracking
  5. 5Send the invoice

Documents and APIs

Pace Supply documents by program

Documents used in Pace Supply's EDI program, seen from the supplier's side. Which ones apply depends on your program, so confirm the list with Pace Supply.

DocumentNameDirectionStatusPurpose
850 Purchase Order You receive from Pace Supply Program document Places an order for goods.
855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment You send to Pace Supply Program document Confirms, changes or rejects an order.
860 Purchase Order Change You receive from Pace Supply Program document Changes an existing order.
856 Ship Notice/Manifest You send to Pace Supply Program document Describes a shipment before it arrives.
810 Invoice You send to Pace Supply Program document Bills for what shipped.
812 Credit/Debit Adjustment Both directions Program document Records credits, debits and deductions.
846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice You send to Pace Supply Program document Reports inventory available to sell or ship.

Connectivity

How companies connect

  • AS2 or SFTP

    Direct internet connections such as AS2 or SFTP are common ways to exchange EDI documents. Confirm the options with Pace Supply.

    General guidance

  • EDI service provider

    Many suppliers connect through an EDI provider or network that manages the connection with Pace Supply.

    General guidance

Challenges

Common integration challenges

  • Keeping order types apart

    Different order types can need different maps, locations and labels, so identify each Pace Supply order type before mapping.

  • Documents that agree

    Ship notices, labels and invoices need to match the order and each other, or they can cause receiving and payment problems.

  • Changes over time

    Requirements change. Keep a process for picking up new Pace Supply rules and retesting affected documents.

Automation options for Pace Supply suppliers

Four ways to automate. One foundation.

ECOM helps you automate them, meet Pace Supply's labeling and ship notice requirements, and see what needs action. Pace Supply sets its program's rules; ECOM confirms which options fit yours.

PRISM Supply Chain Automation Foundation

One platform beneath every option. Use one, or combine them for different partners and documents.

Compliance and actionable visibility

Connect order processing, shipping documentation, trading partner requirements, and performance monitoring through one coordinated workflow. These capabilities help teams improve shipment accuracy, reduce manual work, address compliance risks, and respond to exceptions before they affect customers.

Discuss Your Trading Partner Requirements

Connect Pace Supply documents to your ERP

ECOM can connect Pace Supply documents with ERP and warehouse systems, so ship notices and invoices are generated from your own order and shipping data.

Next step

Get help with your Pace Supply program

Each request goes to an ECOM EDI specialist with Pace Supply's name attached, so the reply starts from your program.

  • Review Pace Supply's requirements

    Send us Pace Supply's guide or your program details; we explain the documents, rules and options for meeting them.

    Request a requirements review
  • Connect Pace Supply to your ERP

    Orders in, ship notices and invoices out, from the ERP and warehouse systems you already run.

    Discuss ERP integration
  • Testing and certification

    Build, test and certify each Pace Supply document, then go live with monitoring from the first file.

    Plan testing and certification
  • Shipping labels and ASNs

    Labels and ship notices that match Pace Supply's rules, to help avoid receiving problems and compliance deductions.

    Review shipping compliance

Pace Supply integration FAQs

Which EDI documents does Pace Supply use?

The documents in this guide are the 850, 855, 860, 856, 810, 812 and 846. Which ones apply depends on your program, so confirm the list with Pace Supply during setup.

Which X12 version does Pace Supply use?

This guide reflects X12 4010. Versions can differ by document and can change, so confirm the release for each document before you build your maps.

How long does Pace Supply EDI setup take?

Timing depends on your systems, the number of documents and the partner test plan. Mapping and testing each document is usually the largest part of the work.

Is ECOM a Pace Supply-approved provider?

This page is an integration guide and does not indicate an approval or partnership with Pace Supply. ECOM can help you build and test your connection.

Accuracy

This guide describes Pace Supply's program in ECOM's own words as of November 2026. Pace Supply sets its own requirements and can change them at any time; your Pace Supply implementation guide, supplier portal or account contact is the authoritative source for your program.

Request Pace Supply integration assistance

Tell us about your Pace Supply program, documents and ERP. We will outline the connection, mapping and testing plan.