What Roots requires
Purchase Order
The order a trading partner sends you. Process same day, never re-key.
Purchase Order Acknowledgment
Confirms what you can ship against the PO — quantities, dates, substitutions.
Ship Notice / ASN
The carton-level shipment mirror that must arrive before the freight does.
Invoice
Your bill for the shipment. Must reconcile with the PO and the ASN.
Functional Acknowledgment
The receipt for every document. Automatic, both directions, within minutes.
How EDISQ connects to Roots
Roots trades standard X12 over AS2 or SFTP. EDISQ provisions the connection and registers your IDs at activation, and the base document maps load the moment you enable the partner:
Pricing for Roots suppliers
No Roots-specific fees. First 25 documents/month free, then $0.50 per document, cheaper as volume grows — no VAN, mapping, or partner fees. Full pricing →
Roots EDI FAQ
How long does Roots EDI setup take with EDISQ?
The EDI side — connection, mapping, testing — is typically a few days with pre-built maps. Partner-side paperwork sets the overall calendar.
What does EDI with Roots cost?
Per document only: first 25/month free, then from $0.50, decreasing with volume. No setup, partner, or mapping fees.