Running's is one of the Midwest and Mountain West's leading farm, ranch, and outdoor retailers — 60+ stores across 8 states. SBSA Technology delivers full EDI compliance for Running's suppliers: managed 850, 855, 856, and 810 transactions with direct ERP and QuickBooks integration.
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Running's issues POs for farm supply, livestock, feed, fencing, and equipment categories — all routed via EDI 850.
Confirm quantities, pricing, and ship dates at the line item level. Flag any backorder or out-of-stock items early.
All cartons must carry compliant GS1-128 labels matching ASN contents. Partial shipment must be pre-approved.
ASN must include tracking number or BOL reference. Shipments arriving without a prior ASN are subject to chargebacks.
One invoice per PO. Amounts must match the 855 acknowledgment exactly to prevent invoice discrepancy holds.
Running's carries hunting, fishing, camping, and recreational categories — EDI 850 itemizes UPCs, pack sizes, and retailer item numbers.
Ship date confirmations must be provided per SKU — not just at order level — as Running's plans floor sets around these dates.
Outdoor categories are highly seasonal. Use the 855 to flag delayed items with realistic revised dates rather than cancelling lines.
Running's branded or standard packing slip required per shipment, generated from ASN data. GS1-128 labels on all cartons.
Running's uses its own item numbering. SBSA builds and maintains the cross-reference table, eliminating manual rekeying.
Apparel POs break down by size and color. Each variant is a separate line in the 850 with its own UPC and quantity.
Running's orders workwear in pre-packs. SBSA maps pre-pack configurations to your ERP SKU structure automatically.
Apparel shipments are tied to planogram resets. Ship outside the window and you risk chargeback for non-compliance.
ASN must include pack-level and carton-level information with GS1-128 labels matching ASN contents exactly.
Invoice at the individual UPC level matching the 850 PO — not at pre-pack level — to prevent invoice reconciliation failures.
Running's is a regional powerhouse in farm, ranch, and outdoor retail — serving agricultural communities, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and working professionals across the Midwest and Mountain West. Unlike national mass merchants, Running's customers are specialists who depend on category depth, knowledgeable staff, and reliable availability. This makes supplier EDI performance directly tied to shelf presence.
Running's carries a wide breadth of farm supply, livestock equipment, feed, fencing, and agricultural tools — categories that require precise ordering cycles tied to seasonal demand. EDI accuracy and on-time delivery directly impact in-stock rates during critical agricultural seasons.
Running's is a go-to destination for hunting, fishing, camping, and recreational products across its regional market. Sporting goods suppliers face strict ship-window compliance, as floor sets and promotional events are planned months in advance using your committed ship dates.
Workwear, footwear, and hardware categories round out Running's supplier base. Apparel suppliers face size/color matrix management and pre-pack complexity. Hardware and tools suppliers must manage UPC accuracy across a wide SKU range. SBSA handles both from a single integration.
Running's supports AS2, SFTP, and VAN for EDI transmission. SBSA Technology handles complete setup, testing, and ongoing compliance monitoring for all three protocols — recommending the best fit based on your order volume and systems.
Direct Protocol
Encrypted, point-to-point EDI transmission via AS2. Ideal for higher-volume Running's suppliers needing fast, reliable direct connectivity with delivery receipts and minimal per-transaction cost at scale.
Secure File Transfer
Secure FTP-based document exchange — a practical option for suppliers with existing SFTP infrastructure or those transitioning from manual order processing to fully automated EDI. SBSA manages server configuration and file monitoring.
Value-Added Network
Mailbox-based EDI exchange via a Value-Added Network — the most accessible entry point for smaller suppliers or those new to EDI. SBSA provides the EDI ID, manages all routing, and handles all compliance monitoring on your behalf.
SBSA Technology supports core and supplemental Running's EDI Integration EDI documents. Critical transactions are highlighted because they carry the highest compliance risk when transmitted incorrectly or late.
Running's PO initiates the fulfillment cycle — specifying items, UPCs, quantities, ship dates, store routing, and pricing. SBSA validates every field before passing to your ERP.
InboundSent within 24–48 hours of PO receipt. Confirms your ability to fulfill each line — quantities, ship dates, pricing. Changes and backorder flags communicated here before they become delivery failures.
Outbound 24–48 hour acknowledgment targetTransmitted as shipment departs your facility — not on arrival. Includes carton counts, GS1-128 label data, carrier details, and tracking or BOL reference. Missing ASNs risk chargebacks.
Outbound Must transmit before shipment arrivesOne invoice per PO, amounts tied to 855 acknowledgment quantities. SBSA validates invoice amounts against PO and acknowledgment data before transmission to prevent reconciliation disputes.
Outbound One invoice per PO — no duplicatesConfirms syntactic validity of every transmitted EDI document. SBSA monitors all 997 responses from Running's and surfaces any rejections before they escalate to compliance failures.
OutboundRunning's payment and remittance advice — auto-reconciled against open invoices in your ERP or QuickBooks when transmitted. Eliminates manual cash application for Running's payments.
InboundRunning's may issue PO change requests to update quantities, pricing, or delivery dates. SBSA routes these to your ERP automatically and flags exceptions requiring your review.
InboundSales velocity and inventory data shared with Running's for replenishment and demand planning. Helps Running's optimize reorder points for your products across store locations.
OutboundFree-form text message transaction used for exception communications, special handling instructions, or non-standard order notes outside the structured EDI document set.
InboundSBSA Technology integrates Running's EDI with your existing ERP or accounting platform — no manual data entry, no rekeying. As an Intuit Silver Partner, SBSA offers certified QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Enterprise integrations with full Running's EDI mapping built in.
Running's EDI 850 purchase orders are automatically created as sales orders in QuickBooks Online. ASN generation pulls from QBO inventory levels, and EDI 810 invoices are synced to QBO Accounts Receivable — eliminating double-entry across your entire Running's workflow.
For manufacturers and distributors running QuickBooks Enterprise, SBSA's native integration handles high-volume Running's EDI transactions with multi-location inventory, advanced pricing, and assembly/BOM support — all synchronized to Running's EDI requirements without middleware complexity.
Full ERP integration with native Running's EDI mapping
SAP B1 integration for mid-market manufacturers
Dynamics 365 and Business Central supported
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.
Running's monitors supplier performance on fill rate, on-time delivery, and EDI compliance. A single missed ASN or late acknowledgment can trigger chargebacks or affect your vendor scorecard. SBSA automates every step so your Running's relationship stays profitable and penalty-free.
855 PO Acknowledgment auto-generated within minutes of PO receipt — never miss the 24–48 hour window
856 ASN transmitted the moment your shipment departs — not after it arrives at Running's
All required ASN fields auto-populated: carrier name, tracking number, BOL, carton count, gross weight
GS1-128 / UCC-128 carton labels generated and validated against ASN contents before dispatch
Zero-quantity line items removed from ASN automatically — no invalid data field submissions
810 invoice auto-generated per PO with amounts tied to 855 acknowledgment quantities
Backorder flags auto-applied in 855 with revised ship dates — no silent cancellations
Ship dates confirmed at line item level for apparel and outdoor SKUs requiring per-unit dates
Size/color matrix and pre-pack configurations automatically mapped for apparel suppliers
Running's item number cross-reference maintained — no manual UPC or SKU mapping required
Common questions from farm, ranch, and outdoor suppliers starting their Running's EDI compliance journey.
Running's requires four core EDI transactions: the 850 Purchase Order (inbound from Running's), the 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment (outbound, within 24–48 hours), the 856 Advance Ship Notice (outbound, transmitted as your shipment leaves your facility), and the 810 Invoice (outbound, one per PO). SBSA Technology manages all four with full validation and ERP mapping — plus optional documents like the 820 Remittance and 860 PO Change Request.
Yes — and this is one of SBSA's strongest capabilities for Running's suppliers. As an Intuit Silver Partner, SBSA supports both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Enterprise. When Running's sends an 850 PO, it's automatically created as a sales order in QuickBooks. When you ship, the 856 ASN fires automatically, and the 810 invoice posts to your QuickBooks Accounts Receivable. The entire Running's EDI cycle runs without manual data entry in QuickBooks.
Running's, like all major retailers, requires the 856 ASN to be transmitted before — or at the exact time — your shipment leaves your facility. A shipment arriving at a Running's location without a prior ASN can be subject to chargebacks or refused entirely. This is one of the most costly compliance failures for any supplier. SBSA automates ASN transmission the moment your shipment departs, using data pulled directly from your ERP or WMS, which eliminates this risk entirely.
Apparel POs from Running's include line-level size and color breakdowns, with each variant as a separate 850 line item carrying its own UPC. SBSA maps these to your internal SKU structure and handles pre-pack configurations automatically — so your ERP sees a clean sales order regardless of how complex the Running's PO structure is. ASN generation reflects the correct pack-level and carton-level detail that Running's expects, and the 810 invoice is generated at the individual UPC level matching the original 850.
Most Running's EDI implementations go live within 2–4 weeks, depending on your ERP or accounting system and the complexity of your product categories. QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Enterprise integrations typically complete in 2–3 weeks. More complex ERP environments — NetSuite, SAP, or custom WMS — may take 3–5 weeks. SBSA handles all connection setup, document mapping, test environment validation, and go-live monitoring. You're not dependent on Running's IT team for the timeline — SBSA drives the project.
Yes — SBSA's platform is designed to manage multiple retailer EDI relationships from a single integration. If you supply to other farm, ranch, outdoor, or sporting goods retailers in addition to Running's, SBSA can set up and manage those connections in parallel. Each retailer gets its own document mapping and compliance monitoring, but they all connect to the same ERP or QuickBooks instance — minimizing your setup effort and ongoing maintenance across your retailer portfolio.
Tell us your product category — farm, outdoor, or apparel — and we'll build a complete Running's EDI integration plan for you, including QuickBooks or ERP connection.
