Land 'N' Sea is a premier marine industry distributor, supplying an extensive selection of boating accessories, marine parts, and recreational products. As a trusted partner for dealers and retailers, Land 'N' Sea ensures reliable inventory access, efficient fulfillment, and seamless EDI integration, supporting businesses that cater to boating enthusiasts and marine 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 enables automated inventory updates and pricing retrieval. By connecting to the supplier's FTP feed, you can:
✔ Pull warehouse-level stock quantities
✔ Retrieve accurate pricing data
✔ Import product details, including SKU, descriptions, and UPC
This ensures your store remains up to date while minimizing manual effort.
Connect Your Integration
1. Authenticate with FTP
To enable inventory and pricing sync, enter the FTP credentials provided by Land 'N' Sea:
- 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, SFTP, Implicit FTPS, or Explicit FTPS (dropdown selection available).
Test Connection: Use the built-in feature to verify the connection works before proceeding.
Configure Pricing & Quantity Settings
- Enable Pricing & Quantity Sync – Toggle the option to activate automatic updates.
- Use same connection as Send Orders operation (if applicable, check the box).
- Manually enter FTP details (if not using the same connection as Send Orders).
- Select warehouses to pull inventory and pricing data from multiple locations
Supported Data Fields
Set the source folder for retrieving inventory and pricing data:
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Remote File Folder:
/stock -
Downloaded Files:
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DSEDIIM.ZIP – Contains essential product details, including:
- SKU, Length, Width, Height, Weight
- Title, Description, UPC
- MSRP, Wholesale, MAP
- Quantity and Active/Inactive Status
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DSEDIIM.ZIP – Contains essential product details, including:
Retrieve EDI File for Pricing & Quantity
Retrieves up-to-date warehouse inventory quantities and pricing.
Automation Features
- Scheduled Downloads – Set automated intervals to retrieve the latest feed and EDI files.
- Multi-Warehouse Support – Select which warehouses to pull inventory and pricing from.
- File Validation – Ensures compatibility with the standard 846 EDI format for reliable updates.
Advanced Settings
These settings allow you to optimize FTP connections for better performance and stability.
Unbuffered Private Data Channel
- Used for FTPS connections to resolve SSL/TLS handshake issues.
- Should only be enabled if instructed by Land 'N' Sea support.
Maintain Constant Connection
- Keeps the FTP session open between requests, reducing the need for frequent re-authentication.
- Recommended for large data transfers or frequent inventory updates.
Custom File Naming (If Required)
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Ensure that downloaded files follow Land 'N' Sea’s naming conventions, typically prefixed with:
850_– Purchase Order856_– Shipment Notification846_– Inventory Feed
- If required, update the file handling rules in your integration settings.
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 Land 'N' Sea integration automates purchase order (PO) submissions, ensuring accurate and timely order processing while reducing manual efforts.
Connect Your Integration
To enable automated order submission, enter the FTP credentials provided by Land 'N' Sea:
- 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, or FTPS (based on supplier configuration)
✅ Test Connection: Use the built-in test feature to verify FTP access before proceeding.
Configure Your Settings
- Enable "Automatically Send Orders" – Toggle this option to activate PO submissions.
- Use same connection as Pricing & Quantity operation (Check if applicable).
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Manually enter FTP details (if not using the same connection as Pricing & Quantity).
Define File Locations for Order Transfers
- Outbound Remote File Folder – The folder where outgoing purchase orders (850 EDI) are placed.
- Inbound Remote File Folder – The folder to receive acknowledgments or updates (855 EDI).
Configure Sender/Receiver Details
To ensure proper communication with Land 'N' Sea, enter the required identifiers:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Our Sender/Receiver Qualifier | ZZ |
| Our Sender/Receiver ID | FLXPOINT |
| Their Sender/Receiver Qualifier | 12 |
| Their Sender/Receiver ID | 9549720473 |
Select Purchase Order Type
Use the Purchase Order Type dropdown to specify the type of order being sent:
| PO Type | Description |
|---|---|
| DS - Dropship | Standard dropship purchase order (Default Option) |
| CN - Consigned Order | Inventory consignment order |
| EO - Emergency Order | Expedited emergency order |
| OS - Special Order | Custom special-order requests |
| RO - Rush Order | Urgent priority order |
| SA - Stand-alone Order | Separate non-dropship order |
Order Processing Rules
You can apply additional business rules to fine-tune order submission timing:
- Hold for X Hours – Delays PO submission for final edits/checks before sending.
- Send During Business Hours Only – Ensures orders are submitted within Land 'N' Sea’s business hours for optimal processing.
Get Shipments
Yes, Get Shipments is supported!
The Land 'N' Sea integration automates the retrieval of shipment data using the standard 856 EDI format. This integration allows you to:
✔ Receive shipment confirmations automatically
✔ Track orders efficiently
✔ Reduce manual entry errors
Shipment data is retrieved from the supplier’s configured FTP folder, ensuring accurate tracking and timely updates in your system.
Connect Your Integration
To enable automated shipment retrieval, enter the FTP credentials provided by Land 'N' Sea:
- 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, or FTPS (based on supplier configuration)
✅ Test Connection: Use the built-in test feature to verify FTP access before proceeding.
Configure Shipment Retrieval Settings
- Enable "Automatically Get Shipments" – Toggle this option to activate shipment imports.
- Use same connection as Pricing & Quantity operation (Check if applicable).
- Manually enter FTP details (if not using the same connection as Pricing & Quantity).
Define File Locations for Shipment Data
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Inbound Remote File Folder – The folder where incoming shipment files (856 EDI) are stored.
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Example:
/lns-tracking
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Example:
- Outbound Remote File Folder (If needed for acknowledgments)
Configure Sender/Receiver Details
To ensure accurate shipment data retrieval, enter the required identifiers:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Our Sender/Receiver Qualifier | ZZ |
| Our Sender/Receiver ID | FLXPOINT |
| Their Sender/Receiver Qualifier | 12 |
| Their Sender/Receiver ID | 9549720473 |
How It Works
🔹 The system reads 856 EDI shipment files from the configured Inbound Remote File Folder.
🔹 Shipment data is automatically parsed and added to your system.
🔹 Updates ensure timely and accurate order tracking.