Please refer to www.vics.org for complete VICS BOL Guidelines, including definition of Master Bill of Lading and how to generate unique Shippers Bill of Lading and Master Bill of Lading Numbers. When should the EDI 856 be sent/transmitted to Nordstrom?
• Your EDI 856 transmission should only be transmitted AFTER you have shipped your shipment or after the pickup carrier has signed for your shipment. You should always have the Pickup Carrier’s Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) and Carrier Pro Bill Number or Small Package Tracking ID Number. • A SCAC code reference list for Nordstrom authorized pickup carriers may be found in the Routing Guide under SCAC Code Listing.
