Case Study: NEXT Proteins, Inc. achieves 75% automated, hands-free order fulfillment with SPS Commerce

SPSCommerce.net is at the center of order fulfillment cycle, sending and receiving EDI transactions

NEXT Proteins, maker of the Designer Whey brand, sells protein powders and bars through major retailers and had grown to more than 20 trading partners. As order volume increased, the company needed to move beyond manual WebForms EDI to scale integrations, streamline order-to-ship workflows, and improve visibility across its retail and 3PL partners.

SPS Commerce implemented an integrated EDI solution for NEXT’s Sage 100 ERP (via SWK’s MAPADOC), automating purchase orders, 940/945 warehouse messages, ASNs and invoices with 3PL partner FST Logistics. The result is a hands‑free fulfillment cycle with tracking and reporting—about 75% of orders are now processed and fulfilled automatically—simplifying partner onboarding and improving operational reliability.

NEXT Proteins, Inc.

Paul Koch

IT Manager