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ALDI EDI for suppliers

What ALDI US publishes for suppliers about EDI, advance ship notices and license plate number labels, how its 26 divisions are organized, and what to confirm during onboarding.

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Overview

Understanding ALDI integration

Who this is for: Food and non-food manufacturers and growers supplying ALDI US distribution centers and stores, including private label suppliers.

ALDI US publishes its supplier requirements on its corporate supplier pages. On EDI, ALDI states a preference rather than a published specification: it prefers to exchange business documents such as purchase orders, advance ship notices and invoices by EDI. The firmer rule is on shipping. With limited exceptions, ALDI requires advance ship notices and license plate number (LPN) labels for all loads going to its divisions.

ALDI's supplier FAQ explains the label rule. Each pallet sent to an ALDI distribution center needs two LPN labels carrying a machine-readable GS1 SSCC, wherever an ASN is required. Products must also ship in display ready cases, which ALDI requires for private label and national brand food items and many non-food items.

ALDI runs 26 divisions across the US, each with its own distribution center and service area, so suppliers often ship to several. Most of ALDI's range is private label, and it prefers to work directly with manufacturers and growers. The public pages do not name EDI documents by number, versions or a provider. This guide records what ALDI publishes and lists what we could not confirm.

Requirements at a glance

What ALDI publishes for suppliers

ALDI US prefers to exchange purchase orders, ASNs and invoices by EDI and requires ASNs with GS1 SSCC license plate labels for nearly all loads. Its public pages do not name X12 documents, versions or a provider; those come with onboarding. We checked the pages on October 31, 2026.

ALDI US supplier pages

Supplier requirements, FAQs, divisional information and the new supplier application.

Public Official site

Business units and channels

ALDI business units suppliers trade with

Large retailers often handle each business unit or channel as a separate EDI relationship, with its own documents, guides and setup. Confirm with ALDI which of these you supply before mapping.

Stores and distribution centers

ALDI divisions (26)

Twenty-six divisions across the US, such as Batavia, Center Valley, Denton, Moreno Valley and Webberville, each with a distribution center and service area.

Confirmed on a public ALDI page

Stores and distribution centers

ALDI Finds

A two-week in-and-out promotion of rotating products; ALDI does not return unsold product, with warranty-based non-food exceptions.

Confirmed on a public ALDI page

Workflows

Typical ALDI business workflows

General guidance: typical flows in this industry, not ALDI's published process.

Supplier order-to-cash

  1. 1Receive purchase order
  2. 2Ship in display ready cases
  3. 3Label pallets with two LPNs
  4. 4Send ASN for the load
  5. 5Send invoice

Documents and APIs

ALDI documents by program

General guidance. We could not verify ALDI's EDI requirements from a published source, so these are documents commonly exchanged in this industry, not ALDI's confirmed requirements. Confirm the list, versions and programs with ALDI.

DocumentNameDirectionProgramStatusPurpose
850 Purchase Order You receive from ALDI Not stated General guidance ALDI prefers to exchange purchase orders by EDI; the X12 number is common practice, not stated by ALDI.
856 Advance Ship Notice You send to ALDI Not stated General guidance ALDI requires ASNs for all loads to its divisions, with limited exceptions; the X12 number is common practice, not stated by ALDI.
810 Invoice You send to ALDI Not stated General guidance ALDI prefers to exchange invoices by EDI; the X12 number is common practice, not stated by ALDI.
997 Functional Acknowledgment Both directions Not stated General guidance Standard acknowledgment of EDI documents; not confirmed by ALDI.
How documents flow between a supplier and ALDISequence diagram of EDI documents between a supplier and ALDI: 850 Purchase Order from ALDI, 856 Advance Ship Notice to ALDI, 810 Invoice to ALDI and 997 Functional Acknowledgment to ALDI.How documents flow between a supplier and ALDIThe documents on this page in a typical order. Your ALDI program and guides decide which applySupplierALDI850 Purchase Order856 Advance Ship Notice810 Invoice997 Functional AcknowledgmentEach side acknowledges what it receivesDocuments as listed on this page, checked 2026-10-31. ALDI's current guides are the authoritative reference.
How documents flow between a supplier and ALDISequence diagram of EDI documents between a supplier and ALDI: 850 Purchase Order from ALDI, 856 Advance Ship Notice to ALDI, 810 Invoice to ALDI and 997 Functional Acknowledgment to ALDI.How documents flow between asupplier and ALDIThe documents on this page in a typical order.Your ALDI program and guides decide whichapplySupplierALDI850 Purchase Order856 Advance Ship Notice810 Invoice997 FunctionalAcknowledgmentEach side acknowledges whatit receivesDocuments as listed on this page, checked2026-10-31. ALDI's current guides are theauthoritative reference.

Read from top to bottom. Solid arrows are documents ALDI names in its own public documentation; dashed arrows are common practice that this page could not confirm for ALDI, or acknowledgments. The order is typical, not a ALDI rule: programs such as vendor direct to consumer use their own documents and timing.

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Document by document

What each ALDI document needs

For each document: what it does for you as the supplier, what ALDI's own documents say about it (with the source and its date), and general EDI practice that helps, labelled as such. Your ALDI mapping guide for your version is the final word on fields and codes.

856

Advance Ship Notice

You send

ALDI requires an ASN for nearly every load to its divisions, matched to license plate labels on each pallet.

What ALDI states

General EDI practice

  • Generate the ASN and the pallet labels from the same scan, so every SSCC in the ASN is on a pallet.

How the 856 works in X12

Onboarding

Getting set up with ALDI, step by step

Steps with a source come from ALDI's own onboarding material; the others are general practice that keeps the project on track.

  1. Review ALDI's supplier requirements

    Check EDI, ASN and LPN, display ready case, certification and insurance requirements before applying.

    Source: ALDI US, Become an ALDI Supplier, Oct 31, 2026

  2. Submit the new supplier application

    Complete the application in full; ALDI allows up to three weeks to respond.

    Source: ALDI US, Become an ALDI Supplier, Oct 31, 2026

  3. Provide documents if selected

    Provide audit certificates, a certificate of insurance and the signed ALDI Master Purchase Agreement.

    Source: ALDI US, Supplier FAQs, Oct 31, 2026

  4. Set up EDI and labels

    Set up EDI for purchase orders, ASNs and invoices, and GS1 SSCC pallet labels, to the specifications ALDI provides.

    General EDI practice, not a stated requirement
Getting set up with ALDIFlow diagram of 4 onboarding steps with ALDI: Review ALDI's supplier requirements, Submit the new supplier application, Provide documents if selected and Set up EDI and labels.Getting set up with ALDIThe onboarding steps on this page, in order1Review requirementsALDI sourceStep 12ApplyALDI sourceStep 23Supplier documentsALDI sourceStep 34Set up EDIGeneral practiceStep 4Onboarding steps as listed on this page, checked 2026-10-31. ALDI's current onboarding instructions are the authoritative reference.
Getting set up with ALDIFlow diagram of 4 onboarding steps with ALDI: Review ALDI's supplier requirements, Submit the new supplier application, Provide documents if selected and Set up EDI and labels.Getting set up with ALDIThe onboarding steps on this page, in order1Review requirementsALDI sourceStep 12ApplyALDI sourceStep 23Supplier documentsALDI sourceStep 34Set up EDIGeneral practiceStep 4Onboarding steps as listed on this page, checked2026-10-31. ALDI's current onboarding instructionsare the authoritative reference.

Read left to right, or top to bottom on a phone. 3 of the 4 steps come from ALDI's own published material and are marked "ALDI source"; the rest are general practice. Week numbers are given only where ALDI states them.

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Verification

What we checked, and where

Each statement below shows its source and the date we checked it. Statements we could not confirm from an official ALDI source are labelled as such.

TopicStatementEvidenceChecked
DocumentsALDI prefers to exchange business documents such as purchase orders, ASNs and invoices by EDI.Confirmed on a public ALDI pageOct 31, 2026
Shipping and labelsWith limited exceptions, ALDI requires ASNs and LPNs for all loads destined for ALDI divisions.Confirmed on a public ALDI pageOct 31, 2026
Shipping and labelsEach pallet sent to an ALDI distribution center must have two LPN labels with a machine-readable GS1 SSCC, wherever an ASN is required.Confirmed on a public ALDI pageOct 31, 2026
Shipping and labelsProducts must ship in display ready cases, required for private label and national brand food items and many non-food items.Confirmed on a public ALDI pageOct 31, 2026
OnboardingThe new supplier application must be completed in full to be considered, and ALDI allows up to three weeks to respond.Confirmed on a public ALDI pageOct 31, 2026

Available only after supplier login

ALDI keeps these behind its supplier portal. This guide does not reproduce them; use your own ALDI access or ask your ALDI contact.

  • ALDI's EDI specifications and onboarding instructions, provided to approved suppliers

Not confirmed

We could not confirm these from an official public source, so we do not state them as ALDI requirements.

  • The X12 transaction numbers and versions ALDI uses
  • Which suppliers fall under the limited exceptions to the ASN requirement
  • The connection methods and providers ALDI supports
  • ALDI's compliance charges for missing ASNs or labels, if any

Checklist

ALDI EDI readiness checklist

  1. Complete ALDI's new supplier application in full, and allow up to three weeks for a reply.
  2. Plan to exchange purchase orders, ASNs and invoices by EDI.
  3. Send an ASN for every load to an ALDI division unless ALDI grants an exception.
  4. Apply two GS1 SSCC license plate labels to every pallet.
  5. Design display ready cases that are fully printed and stable in transit.
  6. Map ship-to data for each ALDI division you will serve.

Avoid these

Common mistakes with ALDI EDI

One label per pallet

ALDI requires two LPN labels on each pallet, each with a machine-readable GS1 SSCC.

Source: ALDI US, Supplier FAQs, Oct 31, 2026

Assuming one distribution center

ALDI has 26 divisions, each with its own address and service area.

Source: ALDI US, Divisional Information, Oct 31, 2026

Connectivity

How companies connect

  • EDI, as ALDI prefers

    ALDI prefers to exchange purchase orders, ASNs and invoices by EDI; its public pages do not name a provider or connection method.

    From ALDI's published documents

  • ALDI supplier pages

    Supplier requirements, FAQs, division information and the new supplier application are public on ALDI's corporate site.

    From ALDI's published documents

Challenges

Common integration challenges

  • ASN and LPN on almost every load

    With limited exceptions, every load to an ALDI division needs an ASN, and every pallet needs two LPN labels with GS1 SSCCs.

  • Many divisions

    ALDI runs 26 divisions, each with its own distribution center, so ship-to data and appointments vary by division.

  • Specifications come at onboarding

    ALDI's public pages do not list document versions or formats, so maps can only be finished once ALDI provides its specifications.

Automation options for ALDI suppliers

Four ways to automate. One foundation.

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

  • Fully Automated EDI/API

    iPaaSSaaSEDI Team as a Service

    Automate trading partner transactions and ERP integration through our iPaaS, SaaS, and EDI Team as a Service offerings.

    Learn more

  • WebEDI

    Browser-based EDI

    Receive orders and manage trading partner transactions through a browser-based portal, without requiring direct ERP integration.

    Learn more

  • SmartConvert

    EmailPDFExcelWordJPGPNGOther formats

    Convert documents received through email or in PDF, Excel, Word, JPG, PNG, and other supported formats into structured data for automated processing, reducing manual data entry.

    Learn more

  • WebConnect

    SAP AribaCoupaOther portals

    Automate repetitive order processing and transaction tasks in third-party portals such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, and other customer or supplier portals, reducing the work customer service representatives must log in and complete manually.

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.

  • Shipping Label Compliance

    Meet trading partner requirements for label formats, barcodes, and placement.

  • GS1 and GTIN Standards

    Support accurate product identification and validation against applicable GS1 standards and trading partner requirements.

  • ASN Accuracy and Compliance

    Validate advance ship notices against partner specifications, shipment details, and timing requirements to help prevent errors that trigger chargebacks.

  • Performance Scorecards

    Track customer, supplier, and carrier performance, highlighting exceptions, trends, and areas requiring attention.

  • Actionable Visibility

    Give teams clear dashboards and alerts to identify issues, prioritize corrective action, and monitor resolution.

Discuss Your Trading Partner Requirements

Connect ALDI documents to your ERP

ECOM integrates ALDI purchase orders, ship notices and invoices with your ERP and warehouse systems once ALDI confirms its formats during onboarding.

Industry

Food and Beverage

See how ECOM supports private label and branded food suppliers with retailer EDI.

Next step

Get help with your ALDI program

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

  • Review ALDI's requirements

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

    Request a requirements review

  • Connect ALDI 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 ALDI document, then go live with monitoring from the first file.

    Plan testing and certification

  • Shipping labels and ASNs

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

    Review shipping compliance

ALDI integration FAQs

Does ALDI require EDI?

ALDI's supplier requirements say it prefers to exchange business documents such as purchase orders, ASNs and invoices by EDI. It requires ASNs and LPN labels for all loads to its divisions, with limited exceptions.

What are ALDI's LPN label requirements?

ALDI's supplier FAQ says each pallet sent to an ALDI distribution center must have two LPN labels containing a machine-readable GS1 SSCC, wherever an ASN is required.

How many divisions does ALDI US have?

ALDI's divisional information page lists 26 divisions across the country, each with its own address and service area.

Does ALDI require display ready cases?

Yes. ALDI requires display ready cases for private label and national brand food items and many non-food items, fully printed and stable in transit.

Is ECOM an ALDI-approved provider?

This page is an integration guide and does not indicate an approval or partnership with ALDI. ECOM builds integrations to the requirements ALDI publishes.

Sources and accuracy

This guide summarizes publicly available information as of October 2026. ALDI sets its own requirements and can change them at any time; your ALDI implementation guide, supplier portal or account contact is the authoritative source for your program.

ALDI documents cited on this page

Learn the general practice

ALDI is a trademark of its owner. Its mention does not imply endorsement of, or a partnership with, ECOM Specialist.

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