Explain what is ASN (Advance Shipping Notice)?

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ASN is a notification sent by a supplier to a customer providing details about a pending delivery.

ASN includes information such as shipment contents, expected delivery date, and carrier details.
Helps in planning and preparing for incoming shipments.
Improves supply chain visibility and efficiency.
Reduces receiving errors and delays.
Example: A supplier sends an ASN to a retailer informing them about an upcoming delivery of 100 units of product X on 15th March via ABC carrier.

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An advance ship notice or advance shipping notice (ASN) is a notification of pending and upcoming deliveries matched to the prior provided packing list. It is usually sent in an electronic format and is a common EDI document. In the EDI X12 system, it is known as the EDI 856 document and the EDIFACT equivalent is the DESADV (Dispatch Advice) message. The ASN can be used to list the contents of a shipment of goods as well as additional information relating to the shipment, such as order information, product description, physical characteristics, type of packaging, markings, carrier information, and configuration of goods within the transportation equipment. The ASN enables the sender to describe the contents and configuration of a shipment in various levels of detail and provides an ordered flexibility to convey information.[1]

Explain what is ASN (Advance Shipping Notice)?

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