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Overview
The EDI ANSI X12 944 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice transaction is used by third-party logistics providers (3PLs) or external warehouse facilities to notify brand owners, manufacturers, or distribution centers that goods have been received as part of a stock transfer. It confirms the receipt of items previously shipped under an EDI 943 Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice.
With TraceLink’s OPUS Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ architecture, the EDI 944 transaction enables accurate, real-time confirmation of stock transfers, improving inventory visibility, streamlining reconciliation, and ensuring traceability across distributed warehouse networks.
Key Use Cases
- Confirm receipt of goods transferred between two warehouse locations.
- Acknowledge delivery of stock shipped via an EDI 943 transaction.
- Reconcile inventory movement between internal or third-party warehouses.
- Support serialized or lot-controlled product tracking.
- Trigger inventory updates in ERP or warehouse management systems.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory inventory tracking requirements.
Data Elements Included
An EDI ANSI X12 944 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice transaction includes:
- Receipt Advice Number: Unique identifier for the receipt confirmation.
- Reference to EDI 943: Links the receipt to the original stock transfer shipment.
- Ship-From and Ship-To Locations: Identifies the source and receiving warehouses.
- Item Identifiers: GTIN, SKU, NDC, or internal product codes.
- Quantities Received: Actual quantities received per line item.
- Lot/Serial Numbers (if applicable): For serialized or lot-controlled inventory.
- Receipt Date and Time: Timestamp of when the goods were received.
- Condition Codes: Indicate if the received goods were damaged, short, or in good condition.
- Inventory Status: Available, quarantined, or pending inspection.
Benefits of EDI ANSI X12 944 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice
- Improves inventory accuracy by confirming received quantities in real time.
- Automates reconciliation between shipped and received goods across warehouse locations.
- Supports serialized and lot-level traceability for regulated industries.
- Enhances visibility into internal stock movements across distributed networks.
- Reduces manual data entry and reconciliation errors in ERP and WMS systems.
How TraceLink Supports EDI ANSI X12 944 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice
TraceLink’s OPUS Platform, powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, enables secure, real-time, and scalable stock transfer receipt confirmation by:
- Integrating with WMS, ERP, and inventory systems to update stock levels automatically.
- Capturing and validating received quantities against expected transfer shipments.
- Providing dashboards and reporting tools to track transfer accuracy, exceptions, and inventory movement.
- Ensuring secure and auditable data exchange for compliance and operational control.
- Enabling global warehouse collaboration through a single integration point for all logistics partners.
Explore More EDI ANSI X12 Capabilities
- EDI ANSI X12 943 – Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice: Notify warehouse of stock being transferred.
- EDI ANSI X12 940 – Warehouse Shipping Order: Instruct warehouse to ship goods.
- EDI ANSI X12 945 – Warehouse Shipping Advice: Confirm outbound shipment from warehouse.
- 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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