Finished Goods Manufacturer
Factories producing completed footwear, apparel, or accessories shipped directly to Adidas DCs or retail partners. The highest-volume supplier category with the most detailed size/color SKU requirements.
Adidas is one of the world's leading sportswear brands — billions in annual retail, millions of SKUs across footwear, apparel, and accessories. SBSA Technology delivers full EDI compliance for all Adidas supplier categories: finished goods manufacturers, component suppliers, licensed partners, and 3PLs.
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Adidas sends 850 POs specifying product, quantity, ship window, and destination DC or store. All items include style, color, and size detail.
Acknowledge each PO within one business day. Flag quantity or date changes at line level in the 855 — do not silently under-ship.
All cartons require compliant GS1-128 labels with SSCC-18, PO number, style/color/size, and ship-to location.
The ASN must be on file at Adidas before physical goods arrive at the DC. Late or missing ASNs trigger compliance chargebacks.
One invoice per purchase order. Invoice must match ASN quantities — invoicing for unshipped items is a compliance violation.
Licensed supplier POs include additional product classification codes identifying the licensed property. SBSA maps these to your ERP product catalog.
Licensed goods require Adidas-approved hang tags, barcode placement, and packaging specifications. All label data flows from your EDI 856 ASN.
Acknowledgment, ASN, and invoice requirements are identical to finished goods suppliers — same timing windows apply.
Licensed suppliers must use Adidas's designated carriers for compliance. 753/754 routing requests handled automatically by SBSA.
Licensed suppliers often operate on seasonal PO windows tied to launch dates. SBSA alerts you to approaching ship window deadlines automatically.
Adidas sends 940 documents to 3PL partners directing outbound fulfillment. SBSA routes these into your WMS automatically.
Inventory receipt confirmations keep Adidas's visibility layer current. SBSA generates 944s from your WMS inventory events.
The 945 confirms outbound shipments from your facility — the 3PL equivalent of the 856 ASN. Timing is the same: before physical delivery.
All outbound cartons require compliant labels regardless of fulfillment origin. SBSA bridges label generation with 945 data.
3PLs supporting multiple Adidas entities can receive all document types through a single SBSA connection with routing logic per division.
Adidas operates across footwear, apparel, and accessories — serving over 50 distribution centers and retail partners worldwide. Its supplier compliance program reflects the complexity of a global fashion and performance brand: seasonal schedules, style-level SKU depth, and strict chargeback enforcement make EDI accuracy non-negotiable for every supplier.
Factories producing completed footwear, apparel, or accessories shipped directly to Adidas DCs or retail partners. The highest-volume supplier category with the most detailed size/color SKU requirements.
Suppliers of outsoles, fabrics, trims, zippers, and other input materials. Component POs often have longer lead times and rolling delivery schedules tied to production planning cycles.
Companies producing Adidas-branded or co-branded goods under license agreements. These suppliers carry additional obligations around brand compliance, royalty reporting, and approved packaging specifications.
Third-party logistics providers managing Adidas inventory, outbound fulfillment, or cross-dock operations. 3PL EDI requirements use warehouse-specific transaction sets beyond the standard supplier document set.
Adidas supports three EDI transmission protocols. SBSA handles setup, certificate management, and ongoing monitoring for all three — you choose the method that works best for your environment.
Applicability Statement 2
The preferred direct connection method for Adidas EDI. AS2 transmits encrypted, signed EDI envelopes over HTTPS with real-time MDN delivery receipts — giving both parties immediate proof of receipt. SBSA manages all certificate setup and renewal.
Secure File Transfer Protocol
A file-based approach where EDI documents are placed and retrieved from secure directories on a server. SBSA configures both inbound polling and outbound delivery, with automatic retry logic for failed transfers and full transaction logging.
Value-Added Network
A mailbox-based intermediary network that routes EDI documents between trading partners. Useful when your current EDI setup uses a VAN provider such as SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, or DiCentral. SBSA can operate as your VAN endpoint or integrate with your existing VAN account.
SBSA Technology supports core and supplemental Adidas EDI Integration EDI documents. Critical transactions are highlighted because they carry the highest compliance risk when transmitted incorrectly or late.
Adidas's primary order document. Includes style, color, size, quantities, ship window, destination DC, and routing requirements. Every supplier relationship begins here.
InboundMust be returned within 24 hours of PO receipt. Confirms accepted quantities and ship dates at line level. Any changes to PO quantities or dates must be declared here.
Outbound 24-hour compliance windowMust be transmitted before shipment physically arrives at Adidas DC. Includes SSCC-18 carton-level detail. Late or missing ASN triggers automatic chargeback.
Outbound Must precede physical deliveryOne EDI 810 per purchase order. Invoice must match shipped quantities exactly — invoicing for units not in the 856 ASN is flagged as a compliance discrepancy.
OutboundConfirms receipt of every EDI interchange at the transport layer. Automatically generated by SBSA for all inbound documents — no manual handling required.
OutboundAdidas may send electronic remittance advice confirming payment details against your 810 invoices. SBSA can map this into your ERP for automatic cash application.
InboundSent by the supplier when prepaid routing is required. Requests carrier assignment from Adidas before shipment. Required for all freight-prepaid shipments above thresholds in Adidas's routing guide.
OutboundAdidas's response to your 753 — provides the approved carrier, SCAC code, and routing instructions. SBSA applies these automatically to your shipment record and ASN.
InboundEDI only eliminates manual work when it's connected directly to the systems your team already uses. SBSA integrates Adidas EDI with all major ERP and accounting platforms — including QuickBooks, where we hold Intuit Silver Partner certification.
SBSA maps Adidas 850 POs directly to QuickBooks Online sales orders. Shipment records auto-generate 856 ASN data, and finalized invoices create 810 EDI documents — all without manual entry. Ideal for small-to-mid size suppliers managing Adidas through QuickBooks Online.
For suppliers managing higher volumes, multiple warehouses, or advanced inventory tracking through QuickBooks Enterprise. SBSA's integration leverages QBE's advanced inventory, bin/lot tracking, and custom fields to support full Adidas EDI compliance including ASN carton-level detail.
Bidirectional integration: 850 POs create sales orders in NetSuite automatically; ship confirmations and invoices flow back to Adidas as EDI 856 and 810.
Full SAP integration via IDocs or direct API. Maps Adidas EDI segments to SAP order management, warehouse management, and FI invoice processing.
Native D365 integration for purchase order receipt, warehouse pick and ship confirmation, and automated invoice creation from confirmed shipments.
Integration with Oracle Fusion Order Management and Inventory. SBSA maps Adidas 850s to Oracle sales orders and returns 856/810 from Oracle confirmations.
If your ERP or WMS isn't listed, SBSA builds a custom integration. We've connected EDI to hundreds of systems — flat-file imports, AS/400 mainframes, proprietary ERPs, and everything in between.
Becoming Adidas EDI compliant is only half the job — staying compliant as order volumes grow is where automation earns its keep. Here is what SBSA handles automatically from day one.
Adidas 850 POs translated and delivered to your ERP as sales orders within minutes of receipt
EDI 855 acknowledgments auto-generated and transmitted within your 24-hour compliance window
GS1-128 carton labels generated automatically at pick/pack with SSCC-18 barcodes
EDI 856 ASN triggered automatically when your shipping system generates a tracking number
EDI 753 routing requests sent to Adidas before shipment for all prepaid freight orders
EDI 754 routing instructions received and applied to your carrier booking workflow
EDI 810 invoices generated from shipped quantities — reconciled against 856 ASN data
997 functional acknowledgments auto-returned for every inbound document interchange
Exception alerts sent to your team when any document misses a timing window or fails validation
OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance dashboard updated in real time per PO and ship date
Common questions from suppliers starting their Adidas EDI compliance program.
Adidas requires the EDI 850 Purchase Order (inbound), EDI 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment (outbound), EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice (outbound), EDI 810 Invoice (outbound), EDI 753 Routing Request (outbound for prepaid freight), and EDI 754 Routing Instructions (inbound). The EDI 997 Functional Acknowledgment is also required for all inbound transactions. SBSA manages all of these end-to-end.
Adidas enforces strict ASN compliance — any shipment received at an Adidas DC without a valid, matching 856 on file is subject to automatic chargeback. The chargeback applies regardless of whether the ASN was sent at all, or was sent after the physical goods arrived. SBSA transmits the 856 ASN the moment your shipping system generates a tracking number or BOL — before the truck leaves your facility — preventing this scenario entirely.
Yes. All inbound shipments to Adidas DCs and retail destinations require GS1-128 (formerly UCC-128) compliant carton labels. Labels must include the SSCC-18 serial container code, PO number, item-level detail (style, color, size), quantity, and ship-to address. The SSCC-18 in your label must match the carton serial numbers in your 856 ASN exactly. SBSA generates compliant labels automatically as part of your packing workflow, sourcing all data from your ERP and the original 850 PO.
Yes — SBSA is an Intuit Silver Partner for both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Enterprise. We map Adidas 850 purchase orders directly into QuickBooks as sales orders, automate 856 ASN generation from your shipment events, and generate compliant 810 invoices from your QuickBooks invoice records. The result is a fully automated Adidas order-to-cash cycle without any manual data entry between QuickBooks and your EDI documents.
Adidas EDI onboarding typically takes 3–6 weeks from initial kickoff to live production transactions. The timeline depends primarily on the complexity of your ERP integration, your chosen connectivity method (AS2 is slightly longer due to certificate exchange), and the speed of test transaction turnaround with Adidas's EDI team. SBSA manages the complete onboarding process: trading partner setup, test transaction coordination with Adidas, ERP mapping, and go-live validation.
The EDI 753 Routing Request is sent by the supplier to Adidas before booking a carrier, requesting carrier assignment and routing instructions. It is required for all freight-prepaid shipments that meet the thresholds defined in Adidas's routing guide — typically LTL and FTL shipments above a specified value or weight. Adidas responds with an EDI 754 Routing Instructions document specifying the approved carrier and SCAC code. SBSA sends the 753 automatically at order confirmation and applies the 754 routing instructions to your carrier booking workflow.
Yes. Reebok operates as a separate Adidas Group entity with its own EDI trading partner requirements. SBSA supports both Adidas and Reebok EDI simultaneously from a single integrated platform — sharing the same ERP mapping layer to minimize setup effort. Separate compliance monitoring, document queuing, and chargeback tracking are maintained for each brand independently.
Tell us your supplier type — finished goods, licensed brand, component, or 3PL — and we'll build a complete integration plan for you.