Ace Hardware
Connect to Ace Hardware seamlessly and efficiently with Cleo
Cleo's cloud-based integration platform makes it easy to connect to Ace Hardware and other trading partners, regardless of their size or technical capabilities. We provide everything you need to get started, including a web-based translator, network services, and support.
✓ Automate your order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes
✓ Gain real-time visibility into your inventory and shipments
✓ Reduce errors and improve data accuracy
✓ Cut your total cost of ownership
Effortlessly integrate your back-office systems with Ace Hardware
Cleo offers pre-built connectors to leading ERP, TMS, and WMS systems, making it easy to connect your back-end systems to Ace Hardware.
Creating complete, end-to-end B2B integration flows to any back-office system will streamline your operations and help you to better manage your orders, inventory, and shipments.
Learn about popular connectors:
NetSuite | SAP | Microsoft Dynamics | Oracle EBS | TMW
Why Companies Trust Cleo with their Ace Hardware Connection
Leverage Cleo’s robust trading partner network, extensive support, and countless connection options with a leading integration platform
Achieve EDI compliance, no expertise required
Attain EDI compliance for all orders and supporting documents for every trading partner.
Accelerate onboarding and time-to-value
Onboard new business partners faster with pre-built integrations, connectors, and recyclable templates.
Eliminate EDI order chargebacks and fines
End-to-end visibility for your transactions and integrations gives you control over every issue.
Gain real-time visibility and fast error resolution
Resolve B2B transaction errors before they become business problems.
We Support All Common EDI Documents for Ace Hardware Including:
- Invoices (810): Vendors submit invoices to Ace Hardware to request payment for goods that have been shipped. Invoices must include information such as the purchase order number, item number, quantity, and unit price.
- Credit/Debit Adjustment (812): Ace Hardware uses Credit/Debit Adjustment documents to address pricing discrepancies, quantity differences, product returns, or other issues that affect the payment due to a supplier. These adjustments can be initiated by either Ace Hardware or the supplier.
- Payment Order/Remittance Advice (820): Ace Hardware utilises Payment Order/Remittance Advice documents to electronically transfer payments to its suppliers for goods and services received. These documents provide detailed information about the payment, including the invoice number, payment amount, payment date, and any deductions or discounts applied.
- Purchase Orders (850): Ace Hardware uses purchase orders to communicate their orders to vendors. Purchase orders include information such as the item number, quantity, unit price, and delivery date.
- Advance Ship Notices (856): Vendors submit advance ship notices to Ace Hardware to notify them of upcoming shipments. Advance ship notices include information such as the shipment date, carrier, tracking number, and items included in the shipment.
- Text Message (864): Ace Hardware employs Text Messages for real-time communication with its suppliers regarding urgent issues or notifications that require immediate attention. This channel is particularly useful for critical information that cannot be effectively conveyed through traditional EDI transactions.
In addition to the above transactions, Ace Hardware may also request other EDI transactions from vendors on a case-by-case basis.
Read Our EDI Transaction Guide
Avoid Costly Chargebacks with Ace Hardware
Some of the most common chargebacks that companies experience when doing business with Ace Hardware include:
- EDI errors: Ace Hardware has strict EDI requirements, and any errors in EDI transactions can lead to chargebacks. Common EDI errors include:
- Invalid data formats
- Missing or incomplete data
- Incorrect data
- Duplicate transactions
- Late shipments: Ace Hardware requires suppliers to meet its shipping deadlines, and late shipments can also result in chargebacks. Late shipments can be caused by a variety of factors, such as:
- Production delays
- Shipping delays
- Incorrect shipping information
- Incorrect or incomplete data: All data submitted to Ace Hardware must be accurate and complete, or the supplier may face chargebacks. Common examples of incorrect or incomplete data include:
- Incorrect product codes
- Incorrect pricing information
- Incorrect shipping information
- Missing product descriptions
- Product quality issues: Ace Hardware expects its suppliers to provide high-quality products, and any product quality issues can lead to chargebacks. Common product quality issues include:
- Defective products
- Damaged products
- Expired products
How Cleo Integration Cloud Can Help Eliminate Chargebacks
Cleo Integration Cloud can help companies eliminate chargebacks by automating the exchange of EDI transactions and API interactions with Ace Hardware, validating all transactions and interactions before they are submitted, and providing real-time visibility into the status of transactions and interactions.
- Automation: Cleo Integration Cloud can automate the exchange of EDI transactions and API interactions with Ace Hardware, eliminating the risk of human error.
- Validation: Cleo Integration Cloud can validate all transactions and interactions before they are submitted to Ace Hardware, ensuring that they meet Ace Hardware's strict requirements.
- Visibility: Cleo Integration Cloud provides businesses with real-time visibility into the status of their transactions and interactions, so that they can identify and resolve any issues quickly and efficiently.
By using Cleo Integration Cloud, companies can reduce the risk of chargebacks and improve their bottom line.
How API Integration Can Boost Your Business with Ace Hardware
API integration can play a significant role in doing business with Ace Hardware by providing a more efficient and flexible way to exchange data. Ace Hardware offers a variety of APIs that businesses can use to automate tasks such as:
- Placing orders
- Receiving purchase orders
- Submitting shipping notifications
- Sending invoices
- Tracking shipments
- Managing inventory
- Updating product information
- Processing returns and exchanges
- Resolving customer issues
By integrating with Ace Hardware's APIs, businesses can reduce their reliance on EDI, improve the efficiency and accuracy of their business processes, and gain a competitive edge.
Here are some specific examples of how API integration can benefit businesses that do business with Ace Hardware:
- A logistics provider can integrate with Ace Hardware's APIs to automate the process of placing and receiving purchase orders, submitting shipping notifications, and tracking shipments. This can help to reduce manual errors and improve the efficiency of the logistics process.
- A manufacturer can integrate with Ace Hardware's APIs to automate the process of updating product information, such as pricing, availability, and specifications. This can help to ensure that Ace Hardware's website and other systems have accurate product information at all times.
- A retailer can integrate with Ace Hardware's APIs to automate the process of fulfilling orders placed on Ace Hardware's website. This can help to improve the customer experience and reduce the amount of time that it takes to ship orders.
- A third-party seller can integrate with Ace Hardware's APIs to manage their inventory, track sales, and process customer orders. This can help to streamline the selling process and improve profitability.
Overall, API integration can help businesses that do business with Ace Hardware to improve their efficiency, accuracy, customer service, and profitability.
Achieve API Integration with Cleo Integration Cloud
Cleo Integration Cloud is a comprehensive API integration platform that can help businesses of all sizes to integrate with Ace Hardware's APIs. Cleo Integration Cloud offers a variety of features and benefits, including:
- Pre-built connectors for Ace Hardware's APIs: Cleo Integration Cloud offers pre-built connectors for Ace Hardware's APIs, which makes it easy and quick to get started with API integration.
- A user-friendly interface: Cleo Integration Cloud has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to configure and manage API integrations.
- Robust security and compliance features: Cleo Integration Cloud offers robust security and compliance features to help businesses protect their data and meet industry regulations.
If you are a business that does business with Ace Hardware, Cleo Integration Cloud can help you to integrate with Ace Hardware’s APIs and improve your efficiency, accuracy, customer service, and profitability.
Deliver on Your Commitments to Ace Hardware with Confidence
Automate integrations into your back-office application so that you can achieve compliance, eliminate chargebacks, gain EDI + API visibility, and accelerate time-to-value.
“We use Cleo Integration Cloud to manage all of our EDI,
which is the lifeblood of our supply chain operations.”
