Target ADSD EDI Integration

Published:

October 5, 2026

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Updated:

October 6, 2026

What is Target ADSD EDI?

Target ADSD (Automated Direct Store Delivery) is for vendors who deliver straight to Target stores instead of a distribution center. It’s a separate connection from Target Retail, using its own store-delivery ship notice structure rather than the carton-level ASN Retail requires.

Target’s Automated Direct Store Delivery program is for vendors who deliver straight to Target stores instead of a distribution center. There’s no DC to catch mistakes. Your ship notice is checked against the delivery at the store’s back door. Tech85 runs ADSD as its own connection, with the store-delivery ship notice Target requires, and keeps your orders and invoices aligned with Target Retail so nothing drifts.

Ensure compliance, efficiency, and growth by connecting with Target ADSD through Tech85’s custom-fit EDI solutions.

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HOW IT WORKS

Your Target ADSD EDI connection, explained

Supported documents

Document	Direction	Purpose
850 Purchase Order	From Target	Store-delivery orders
860 PO Change	From Target	Changes to open ADSD orders
864 Text Message	From Target	Target supplier notifications
856 Advance Ship Notice	To Target	Store-delivery ship notice
810 Invoice	To Target	Invoice for the delivery
997 Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Confirms every transmission was received

What we handle for you

A dedicated ADSD connection. ADSD has its own Target identifier. Adding store delivery onto a Target Retail connection sends documents to the wrong place. We keep ADSD separate, so orders, ship notices, and invoices always go to the right program.
The store-delivery ship notice. ADSD ship notices are structured by shipment, order, and item, without the carton level Target Retail requires. We build the ADSD version, not a retail ASN with pieces removed.
Orders and invoices that stay in step with Retail. ADSD orders, changes, and invoices follow the same structure as Target Retail. When Target updates those documents, your ADSD connection updates with them.
Every delivery reconciled. We match every acknowledgment back to the document that produced it, so a transmission Target didn’t accept shows up the same day.

How it works

Confirm your program. Target has you set up for Automated Direct Store Delivery.
We configure your connection. ADSD is already built on our platform, including the store-delivery ship notice.
We certify with Target on Target’s ADSD test identifiers.
You go live. Store orders flow in, and ship notices and invoices flow out automatically.

Technical notes

ADSD uses the same non-standard segment terminator as Target Retail on outbound invoices and ship notices, and we configure it per document. Unlike Target Retail, ADSD isn’t set up for summary invoicing. Most ADSD vendors also sell through Target Retail, which is a separate connection.

Frequently asked questions

Tech85

How long does it take to become EDI-compliant with a new retailer?

Most Tech85 clients complete EDI onboarding and testing in 6–8 days, compared to the 6–8 weeks common with legacy EDI providers — because setup is handled by our team, not left to you to configure alone.

What if I'm already compliant but want to switch providers?

Tech85 maps your existing trading partner connection during onboarding, so there’s no gap in order processing and no need to renegotiate your relationship with the retailer.

Target ADSD

What EDI documents does Target ADSD require?

Purchase orders (850), changes (860), and notifications (864) come from Target. Suppliers send the store-delivery advance ship notice (856) and invoice (810).

How is Target ADSD’s ASN different from Target Retail’s?

ADSD ship notices are structured by shipment, order, and item, without the carton level Target Retail requires. Tech85 builds the ADSD version specifically, not a retail ASN with pieces removed.

Does Target ADSD use summary invoicing?

No. Unlike Target Retail, ADSD isn’t set up for summary invoicing.

Is Target ADSD the same connection as Target Retail?

No. ADSD has its own Target identifier. Most ADSD vendors also sell through Target Retail, which is a separate connection with its own documents.

Delivering to Target stores?

Target ADSD is already built on our platform. Tell us about your ADSD program, and we’ll show you what it takes to get connected.

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Choosing Tech85 means getting more than just an EDI provider — we become your partner in Target ADSD trading. Our custom-fit solutions are built around your workflows, keep you compliant as requirements change, and scale with your order volume.

Automate order processing, eliminate data entry errors, and free up your team’s time for higher-value tasks.

Target ADSD compliance rules change, but our specialists ensure you’re always in sync and chargeback-free.

Whether you’re handling 100 or 100,000 orders, our system grows with your business — helping you expand without costly disruptions.

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