Medline as a Source
Summary
Medline is a distributor of medical supplies and healthcare solutions, connected to Flxpoint via FTP/SFTP/FTPS EDI — select Medline (EDI) from the connector gallery when adding the source. The connection requires FTP Protocol, Host, Port, User, and Password, all provided by Medline as part of a pre-established EDI trading-partner setup. This integration currently runs Send Fulfillment Requests (EDI 850 purchase orders) and Get Shipments (EDI 856); for extended operation setup and mapping guidance, contact support@flxpoint.com.
Medline connects to Flxpoint via FTP/SFTP/FTPS EDI. When adding the integration, search for and select Medline (EDI) specifically — not just "Medline" — from the connector gallery. Add a Medline source, start configuring an operation, and when Flxpoint prompts you click + New Connection, enter the values Medline provided, then Test Connection → Save Connection.
support@flxpoint.com.Select "Medline (EDI)" in the connector gallery — not just "Medline"
When adding the integration for this source, search for and select Medline (EDI) specifically. The EDI designation indicates the integration uses FTP-based EDI file exchange for inventory and order operations. All FTP credentials (Host, Port, User, Password) are provided directly by Medline — they are separate from any Medline website login or account portal credentials.
Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS — use the protocol Medline specifies for your account
The New Medline (EDI) Connection screen allows you to select FTP, SFTP, or FTPS. Use whichever protocol Medline confirms for your account. Default port is 21 for FTP and 22 for SFTP. For FTPS 534 SSL policy errors, enable Use Unbuffered Private Data Channel in Advanced Settings. Maintain Constant Connection is also available if needed for your FTP environment.
Medical supply EDI requires pre-established trading partner setup with Medline
EDI integrations with healthcare distributors like Medline typically require a pre-established EDI trading partner relationship. Before configuring the integration in Flxpoint, confirm with your Medline account representative that your EDI trading partner setup is complete and that FTP credentials have been issued. Running Send FR before the EDI setup is finalized at Medline's end will result in connection or authentication failures.
For operation-specific EDI setup and mapping guidance, contact Flxpoint Support
Extended documentation — including EDI document types used for each operation (Send FR, Get Shipments), required mapping fields, Sender/Receiver IDs, and any Medline-specific EDI configuration — is available from Flxpoint Support. Email support@flxpoint.com with your account details and the operations you need to configure.
| Source Field | Maps To (Medline EDI 850) — Notes |
|---|---|
| Fulfillment Request line → SKU | → Buyer's Item Number (IN). Required. Sent per line item as the PO1 buyer identifier; left blank on the EDI line if not mapped. |
| Fulfillment Request line → Quantity | → Quantity. Required. Units ordered for the line. |
| Purchase Order # | → PO Number. Required. Sent as the purchase order reference for the order. |
| Unit of Measure | → Unit Measurement Code. Optional — include if Medline requires a specific UOM for the item. |
| Cost | → Price. Optional line cost, sent with a price-type code when mapped. |
| Vendor's Item Number | → Vendor Item Number (VN). Optional secondary identifier sent alongside the SKU. |
| Vendor's Catalog Number | → Vendor Catalog Number (VC). Optional secondary identifier sent alongside the SKU. |
| Ship-To Number | → Ship-To Number. Optional — a Medline-assigned ship-to location code. If not mapped, your Customer Account Number is sent instead and becomes required in that case. |
| Field | Maps To — Notes |
|---|---|
| Unit Measurement Code | → Shipment Item → UOM. Informational — not required for matching. |
| Vendor Catalog Number / Buyer's Item Number | → Shipment Item → SKU. Required. Matched using whichever item identifier qualifier Medline sends on the line. |