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Add-On Trading Partner: Murdoch's

If you are looking to implement Murdoch's as a new Trading Partner within your EDI network, this article will provide you with an understanding of the requirements, preliminary and next steps, as well as commonly used transaction types.

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Written by Lori Anne Stevens
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EDI IDs

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Below is a list of EDI IDs typically used by Murdoch's:

X12 Qualifier

EDI ID

Primary ID?

12

4065868466

Yes

ZZ

TST1MURDOCHSRAN

No

ZZ

MURDOCHSRANCH11

No

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Preliminary Steps

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Murdoch's uses a third-party company, SPS Commerce, to conduct compliance testing on their behalf. Be sure to engage with your SPS Commerce Account Representative to ensure your testing agreement has been signed and you have access to the SPS Commerce Testing & Certification portal. The contact email is: [email protected].

  • Once access is granted to the online portal, login and navigate to Testing & Certification > select Dashboard.

  • From the Active tab on the Dashboard, select Core-Mark to begin the testing process.

  • Step 1: Review and acknowledge the EDI Specifications

  • Step 2: Enter test setup details.

  • Connection Method type: VAN

  • VAN Name: TrueCommerce

  • Step 3: Enter in test transaction details and test transaction item details

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Portal Testing

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Murdoch's requires you to complete compliance testing before Go-Live. Please refer to the below Next Steps section for detailed instructions and expectations. If you prefer, TrueCommerce can conduct and complete compliance testing on your behalf. If so, please provide the following details:

  • URL

  • Username

  • Password

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Commonly used Transactions

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  • Purchase Order (850)

  • Purchase Order Acknowledgment (855)

  • Advance Ship Notice (856)

  • Invoice (810)

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Next Steps

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  • Purchase the Murdoch's plug-in via your Account Management Portal (AMP).

  • Click here to launch a help article containing further details.

  • Once the purchase of the new Trading Partner is complete, your Implementation Specialist will reach out to schedule time to complete and/or coordinate a plan for testing.

  • Review all steps in the SPS Testing & Certification portal as each step will require information to be entered before testing can proceed. If you need any assistance in completing Steps 2 and 3, you can work with your assigned Implementation Specialist.

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