Land 'N' Sea is a leading distributor in the marine industry, offering a wide range of boating accessories, marine parts, and recreational products. Serving dealers and retailers, it provides reliable access to high-quality products for boating enthusiasts and professionals.
How To Connect
Product Operations
The primary operation handles the bulk of your inventory management needs, while the secondary operation allows for more detailed control, such as focusing on specific products or updates
Get Inventory and Pricing & Quantity
Yes, Get Inventory and Pricing & Quantity is supported!
The Land 'N' Sea integration for Get Inventory and Pricing & Quantity enables you to effortlessly automate inventory updates and pricing retrieval. By connecting your supplier's FTP feed, you can pull warehouse-level stock quantities, detailed product information, and accurate pricing data. This ensures your store stays up-to-date while saving time and reducing manual efforts.
Connect Your Integration
To start retrieving inventory and pricing data, follow these steps:
1. Authenticate with FTP
You will need FTP credentials provided by your supplier:
- FTP Username: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Password: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Host: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Port: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Protocol: Choose from FTP, FTPS, or SFTP as per your supplier’s configuration.
Test Connection: Use the built-in feature to verify the connection works before proceeding.
2. Advanced Settings (Optional)
- Unbuffered Private Data Channel: Resolves SSL-related issues for FTPS connections, ensuring smoother transfers.
- Maintain Constant Connection: Keeps the FTP connection active to avoid disruptions during large file downloads.
Configure Your Settings
1. Define Inbound Data Location
Set where the integration retrieves the data:
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Remote File Folder:
/stock
Files Downloaded:
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DSEDIIM.ZIP: This file contains essential product details, including:
- SKU, Length, Width, Height, Weight
- Title, Description, UPC
- MSRP, Wholesale, MAP
- Quantity and Active/Inactive Status
2. EDI File for Pricing & Quantity
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File Format:
846_X12_item_whse (1).edi - Purpose: Retrieves up-to-date pricing and warehouse-specific inventory quantities.
- File Example: View Sample 846 File
3. Multiple Warehouses
- The integration supports managing inventory across multiple warehouses.
- Warehouse Selection: Choose which warehouse data to include for inventory updates.
Supported Data Fields
The integration ensures all key product and pricing details are included:
- Product Details: SKU, Dimensions (Length, Width, Height), Weight, Title, Description
- Pricing: MSRP, Wholesale, MAP
- Quantity: Accurate warehouse-level stock data
- Status: Active/Inactive flag for product availability
Automation Features
Take advantage of the automation tools to simplify your workflow:
- Scheduled Downloads: Automate retrieval of the feed and EDI files at regular intervals.
- Warehouse Configuration: Select and manage data from multiple warehouses to keep your inventory accurate.
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File Validation: Ensure compatibility with the standard
846EDI format for reliable updates.
Order Operations
It submits orders to vendors for fulfillment and subsequently imports the shipment details, ensuring an integration between order processing and shipment tracking.
Send Orders
Yes, Send Orders is supported!
The Send Orders integration for Land 'N' Sea enables seamless automation of purchase order submissions, optimizing operational efficiency while reducing manual effort. With this integration, you can streamline the sending of purchase orders (POs) for Land 'N' Sea products, ensuring accurate and timely order processing.
Connect Your Integration
To start sending orders, follow these steps:
1. Authenticate with FTP
You will need the FTP credentials provided by the supplier:
- FTP Username: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Password: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Host: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Port: Provided by Supplier
-
FTP Protocol: Choose
FTP,SFTP, orFTPSdepending on the supplier’s configuration.
Test Connection: Use the built-in feature to verify the connection works before saving.
2. Advanced Settings (Optional)
- Maintain Constant Connection: Ensures a persistent FTP connection for uninterrupted file transfers.
- Unbuffered Private Data Channel: Resolves SSL-specific issues for FTPS connections, if applicable.
Configure Your Settings
1. Define File Locations
Set where the system will send and monitor order files:
- Outbound Remote File Folder: Location for outgoing purchase orders.
- Inbound Remote File Folder: Folder to receive acknowledgments or updates.
2. Sender/Receiver Details
Provide the necessary identifiers to match Land 'N' Sea’s requirements:
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Our Sender/Receiver Qualifier:
ZZ -
Our Sender/Receiver ID:
FLXPOINT -
Their Sender/Receiver Qualifier:
12 -
Their Sender/Receiver ID:
9549720473
Order Processing Options
Purchase Order Type:
- Select
DS-Dropshipto indicate a dropship purchase order type.
Business Rules:
- Hold for X Hours: Delay submission of purchase orders to allow for final edits or checks.
- Send During Business Hours: Restrict PO submissions to Land 'N' Sea’s business hours for faster processing.
Define a Mapping Template
Ensure accurate data transfer by customizing your mapping template. This allows you to match your purchase order fields with Land 'N' Sea’s system requirements.
Mapped Fields Include:
- Order Number: Sent in the relevant segment for tracking purposes.
- Line Item Details: SKU, quantity, and any required shipping or fulfillment information.
- Shipping Method: Supplier-approved shipping options can be included.
Unmapped Fields (Not Supported):
- Customer-specific associations
- Auto-acknowledgments
- Custom fields or attachments
Automate the Process
- Schedule Submissions: Use the integration’s scheduling feature to automate the sending of purchase orders.
- Receive Notifications: Set up alerts for successful submissions or failures, ensuring you stay informed.
Get Shipments
Yes, Get Shipments is supported!
The Get Shipments integration for Land 'N' Sea automates the retrieval of shipment data using the standard 856 EDI file format. It reads shipment confirmations from a configured FTP folder and updates your system, ensuring accurate tracking and operational efficiency.
Connect Your Integration
To begin retrieving shipment data, follow these steps:
1. Authenticate with FTP
Enter the FTP credentials provided by your supplier:
- FTP Username: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Password: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Host: Provided by Supplier
- FTP Port: Provided by Supplier
-
FTP Protocol: Choose
FTP,SFTP, orFTPSas per your supplier’s setup.
Test Connection: Verify connectivity to ensure the FTP connection works before saving.
2. Advanced Settings (Optional)
- Maintain Constant Connection: Keeps the FTP session active to avoid interruptions.
- Unbuffered Private Data Channel: Helps resolve SSL-related issues with FTPS.
Configure Your Settings
1. Define Inbound Folder
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Inbound Remote File Folder: Specify the FTP folder where the shipment files (856) will be stored.
- Example:
/lns-tracking
- Example:
2. Sender/Receiver Identifiers
Provide the required Sender/Receiver information:
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Our Sender/Receiver Qualifier:
ZZ -
Our Sender/Receiver ID:
FLXPOINT -
Their Sender/Receiver Qualifier:
12 -
Their Sender/Receiver ID:
9549720473
How It Works
- The process reads 856 files from the specified Inbound Remote File Folder.
- Shipment data is automatically parsed and saved to your system, ensuring timely and accurate updates.
Mapping Templates
The Get Shipments integration uses a mapping template for processing shipment data.
- Default Rules: These are pre-configured and cannot be modified.
- User Controls: You can turn mapping rules on or off as needed but cannot customize or alter the default mapping fields.