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Overview
The EDI ANSI X12 943 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice transaction is used by manufacturers, brand owners, or distribution centers to notify a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or receiving warehouse that goods are being shipped as part of a stock transfer. It communicates shipment details, including item quantities, lot numbers, shipping dates, and destination locations.
With TraceLink’s Opus Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ architecture, the EDI 943 transaction enables real-time stock transfer visibility, improves inventory tracking, and ensures seamless coordination between shipping and receiving locations across global supply chain networks.
Key Use Cases
- Notify a warehouse or 3PL of an inbound stock transfer.
- Provide advance shipment details for internal inventory relocation.
- Coordinate stock movement between manufacturing, packaging, and distribution sites.
- Support serialized or lot-controlled inventory handling.
- Enable automated receiving processes using EDI 944.
- Improve inventory visibility and reduce reconciliation time.
Data Elements Included
An EDI ANSI X12 943 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice transaction includes:
- Shipment Advice Number: Unique identifier for the stock transfer.
- Ship-From and Ship-To Locations: Identifies the source and destination warehouses.
- Item Identifiers: GTIN, SKU, NDC, or internal product codes.
- Quantities Shipped: Number of units included in the transfer.
- Lot or Serial Numbers (if applicable): For traceable product movement.
- Shipment Date and Time: When the goods were shipped.
- Carrier and Transportation Details: SCAC codes, tracking numbers, and freight terms.
- Packaging Information: Pallet, case, or unit-level packaging structure.
- Reference Numbers: Related to internal transfer orders or inventory movements.
Benefits of EDI ANSI X12 943 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice
- Improves coordination between sending and receiving warehouses through advance notice.
- Enables accurate receiving and inventory reconciliation when paired with EDI 944.
- Automates internal stock transfer workflows, reducing manual communication.
- Supports serialized and lot-level tracking for compliance and traceability.
- Enhances inventory visibility across distributed warehouse networks.
How TraceLink Supports EDI ANSI X12 943 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice
TraceLink’s Opus Platform, powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, delivers a secure and scalable solution for warehouse stock transfer coordination:
- Integrates with ERP, WMS, and inventory systems to automate outbound stock transfer notifications.
- Transmits structured shipment data to 3PLs and receiving warehouses in real time.
- Provides dashboards to track shipment status, exceptions, and fulfillment performance.
- Ensures secure, auditable exchange of inventory movement data.
- Enables global warehouse collaboration through a single integration point for all trading partners.
Explore More EDI ANSI X12 Capabilities
- EDI ANSI X12 944 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice: Confirm receipt of transferred inventory.
- EDI ANSI X12 940 – Warehouse Shipping Order: Instruct a warehouse to ship goods.
- EDI ANSI X12 945 – Warehouse Shipping Advice: Confirm outbound shipment from warehouse to customer.
- EDI ANSI X12 850 – Purchase Orders: Automate order placement and reduce procurement errors.
- EDI ANSI X12 856 – Advance Ship Notice: Provide shipment and packaging details before delivery.
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