This page is dedicated to giving you all the information you need to get started. Please review this
page thoroughly before proceeding to apply for XML-3.
There is a common of misconception around XML web services and what they provide as well as how they can
best be utillised. Below are some key points that you need to consider before moving forward...
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Many people hear of EDI solutions like XML and do not fully understand what is involved in making them work.
XML service can be very complicated to integrate depending on the provider. You will 100%
Guaranteed need to have a developer or technical specialist involved in you integration. Without development knowledge you
will not be able to use this API.
As part of the sign up agreement, our EDI Implementation team require access and contact information for
the developer responsible for creating you solution. Technical discussions often need to be had between parties
and will need to be had direct with each technical specialist assigned to the task. This iradicates a lot of scope
for confusion and misunderstanding.
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As XML-3 can be used to deliver to any address VIP must restrict the delivery addresses to UK postal regions only.
We cannot ship goods to your end user abroad or any where ouside of the UK. Access to order also limits the amount
of available delivery methods VIP will supply as options to you. Delivery methods such as Sameday, Groupage and
Exports will not be available for use. To deliver an order via any of the mentioned methods please contact your
account manager to place your order.
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XML-3 gives you the ability to ship your orders to the end user or to your own warehouse. Because of this we offer
the added facility of providing a custom despatch note with your orders being shipped to your customers. We do not
send any VIP branded documentation with Direct Ship orders. If no bespoke document has been specified an
unbranded document will be sent instead. To have your own branded documents sent you must submit your requirements
and a logo to the EDI team upon the implementation stage begining. The EDI team will develop your documents and generate
test forms for you to sign off before go live.
To get started with XML-3 you will need to contact your account manager and complete an EDI package application form.
You can complete the application form and email it to your account manager or speak to your account manager and they will
complete it for you. Below is a overview process of what to do and what will happen once you begin the sign up procedure.
Once signed up you will receive your welcome pack and a login for the test services. You will then be contacted by our EDI
implementation team and be guided through the next stage. For more information on the Implementation phase please
visit the 'Implementing XML-3' page.