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GlossaryTrading PartnerAny external business (customer, supplier, carrier, or bank) with whom an organization exchanges EDI documents.GlossaryTPA (Trading Partner Agreement)A formal document defining the technical and business rules between two trading partners: which transaction sets are used, communication protocols, testing requirements, and SLAs.QuestionNew trading partner is offering either SFTP or AS2 — which should we choose?We're onboarding a mid-size supplier and they gave us a choice between setting up SFTP or AS2 for EDI exchange. We already have AS2 infrastrToolIBM Sterling B2B IntegratorAn on-premises and cloud-capable B2B integration platform used for EDI translation, trading partner management, and secure file transfer at enterprise scale.ToolSPS Commerce FulfillmentA managed EDI service focused on retail supply chains, connecting suppliers to retailers through a pre-built network of trading partner specifications.ToolTrueCommerce EDI SolutionsAn EDI and supply chain integration provider offering managed EDI, a trading partner network, and integrations with common ERP and e-commerce platforms.JobEDI Analyst — Confidential Retail DistributorSupport daily EDI operations, monitor transaction failures, and onboard new retail trading partners onto existing X12 maps.JobEDI Mapping Specialist — Consumer Electronics BrandOwn the end-to-end mapping lifecycle for new trading partner integrations, from spec review to production cutover.JobEDI Support Engineer — Mid-Market Distribution CompanyMonitor daily EDI transaction flows, triage failed transactions, and coordinate fixes with trading partners and internal teams.JobEDI Project Manager — Third-Party Logistics NetworkLead cross-functional EDI onboarding projects for new 3PL clients, coordinating between IT, operations, and trading partners.JobEDI Integration Engineer — Automotive Parts ManufacturerMaintain EDIFACT and VDA message flows with automotive OEM trading partners, ensuring JIT/kanban delivery signals stay reliable.QuestionHow do I map X12 856 HL loops correctly for a multi-pallet shipment?I'm building an 856 ASN map for a new retail trading partner. My shipment has 3 pallets, each with 2 cartons, each carton containing multiplGlossaryEDI (Electronic Data Interchange)The computer-to-computer exchange of business documents, such as purchase orders and invoices, in a standard electronic format between trading partners, without human intervention.GlossaryAS2 (Applicability Statement 2)A secure, internet-based protocol for transmitting EDI documents directly between trading partners, using digital certificates for encryption and signing, with MDN receipts confirming delivery.GlossaryVAN (Value-Added Network)A third-party network that routes EDI documents between trading partners, historically over dial-up or private networks, now typically over the internet with mailbox services.CompanySPS CommerceA publicly traded provider of cloud-based EDI and supply chain management services, operating a retail trading partner network used by thousands of suppliers.CompanyIBMA global technology company whose Sterling B2B Integrator product is widely used for enterprise-scale EDI translation and trading partner management.CompanyBoomiA cloud integration platform (iPaaS) provider offering low-code process design with EDI trading partner and document management components.