Walgreens
Connect to Walgreens seamlessly and efficiently with Cleo
Cleo's cloud-based integration platform makes it easy to connect to Walgreens 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 Walgreens
Cleo offers pre-built connectors to leading ERP, TMS, and WMS systems, making it easy to connect your back-end systems to Walgreens.
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 Walgreens 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 Walgreens Including:
- Invoices (810): Suppliers submit invoices to Walgreens 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.
- Payment Order/Remittance Advice (820): Walgreens uses 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): Walgreens uses purchase orders to communicate their orders to suppliers. Purchase orders include information such as the item number, quantity, unit price, and delivery date.
- Transportation Shipment Status Messages (852): Suppliers submit transportation shipment status messages to Walgreens to keep them informed of the status of their shipments. Shipment status messages include information such as the current status of the shipment (e.g., in transit, delivered, etc.) and any estimated delivery dates.
- Advance Ship Notices (856): Suppliers submit advance ship notices to Walgreens 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.
- Purchase Order Change (860): Walgreens and its suppliers use Purchase Order Change documents to modify existing purchase orders. These changes may be due to product availability issues, pricing adjustments, or changes in Walgreens' requirements.
- Request for Quotation (861): Walgreens uses Request for Quotation documents to solicit pricing information from suppliers for specific products or services. This helps Walgreens compare pricing options and make informed purchasing decisions.
In addition to the above transactions, Walgreens may also request other EDI transactions from suppliers on a case-by-case basis.
Read Our EDI Transaction Guide
Avoid Costly Chargebacks with Walgreens
Some of the most common chargebacks that companies experience when doing business with Walgreens include:
- EDI errors: Walgreens 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: Walgreens 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 Walgreens 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: Walgreens 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
- Pricing discrepancies: Walgreens has strict pricing requirements, and any discrepancies between the agreed-upon price and the actual price charged can result in chargebacks.
How Cleo Integration Cloud Can Help Eliminate Chargebacks with Walgreens
Cleo Integration Cloud can help companies eliminate chargebacks with Walgreens by automating the exchange of EDI transactions and API interactions, 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 Walgreens, eliminating the risk of human error.
- Validation: Cleo Integration Cloud can validate all transactions and interactions before they are submitted to Walgreens, ensuring that they meet Walgreens' 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 Walgreens
API integration can play a significant role in doing business with Walgreens by providing a more efficient and flexible way to exchange data. Walgreens 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 Walgreens' 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 Walgreens:
- A logistics provider can integrate with Walgreens' 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 Walgreens' APIs to automate the process of updating product information, such as pricing, availability, and specifications. This can help to ensure that Walgreens' website and other systems have accurate product information at all times.
- A retailer can integrate with Walgreens' APIs to automate the process of fulfilling orders placed on Walgreens' 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 Walgreens' 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 Walgreens 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 Walgreens' APIs. Cleo Integration Cloud offers a variety of features and benefits, including:
- Pre-built connectors for Walgreens' APIs: Cleo Integration Cloud offers pre-built connectors for Walgreens' 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 Walgreens, Cleo Integration Cloud can help you to integrate with Walgreens' APIs and improve your efficiency, accuracy, customer service, and profitability.
Deliver on your commitments to Walgreens 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.”
