EDI 943 Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipping Advice
EDI 943 is an important transaction set for adapting to the warehouse operations and ensuring even supply chain current. In this guide you will learn about the EDI 943 transaction sets.
What is an EDI 943?
The EDI 943 Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice is used to tell a remote warehouse that a supplier is sending a shipment of product to the warehouse. In some cases it is also used by the supplier to tell the warehouse that it is OK to accept a return of product from a buyer. Smaller volume suppliers will not typically use the 943 transaction.
What are the Key Elements of EDI 943?
Information provided on the 943 Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice usually includes:
- Supplier information
- When the shipment was sent
- Shipper information
- Item numbers, descriptions and quantities
- Warehouse destination location
How EDI 943 Works
Suppliers and manufacturers often use 3PLs or warehouses to handle shipments and fulfill orders on their beahlf, The EDI 943 Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipping Advice is used to electronically communicate shipment details and inventory transfers with these remote warehouse locations.
The warehouse will respond to the Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice with a 997 Functional Acknowledgment to indicate that the EDI transaction was received. After physically reviewing the product and verifying the accuracy of the shipment information, the warehouse may then respond back to the supplier with a 944 Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice.
Benefits of EDI 943
EDI 943 provides many benefits for companies involved in warehousing and management of the supply chain. By automating the communication of the consignment details, EDI 943 increases efficiency, reduces errors, and the total supply chain improves visibility. This streamlines the process of obtaining electronic documents, which provides better preparation for the warehouse to come, adaptation of resource allocation and maintenance of accurate storage levels.
In addition, EDI 943 promoted a strong collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers and warehouses by providing time and accurate information on time, which led to improvement and costs for customers' satisfaction in the supply chain.
Other Common X12 EDI Transactions
EDI 210 (Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice)
EDI 211 (Motor Carrier Bill of Lading)
EDI 846 (Inventory Inquiry/Advice EDI 856 Advance Shipment Notice)
EDI 940 (Warehouse Shipping Order)
EDI 944 (Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice)
EDI 945 (Warehouse Shipping Advice)
EDI 204 (Motor Carrier Load Tender)
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