ASN (Advance Shipping Notice)
Technology & SystemsAn Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) is an electronic notification sent before a shipment arrives at the warehouse. The ASN includes details like contents, quantities, purchase order numbers, and expected arrival time. Receiving ASNs in advance allows warehouses to prepare for unloading, stage dock space, and allocate receiving staff efficiently. ASNs are commonly transmitted via EDI and integrated with WMS systems to streamline the receiving process.
Related Terms
Receiving
Receiving is the warehouse process of inspecting, documenting, and accepting incoming inventory shipments.
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standardized format for exchanging business documents between trading partners electronically (e.
WMS (Warehouse Management System)
A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is software that controls and optimizes warehouse operations including inventory tracking, picking, packing, shipping, and receiving.
BOL (Bill of Lading)
A Bill of Lading (BOL) is a legal shipping document that serves as a contract between a shipper and carrier, detailing the shipment contents, weight, destination, and terms.