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Overview
The EDI ANSI X12 947 – Materials Consumed transaction is a specialized use of the standard 947 Inventory Adjustment message, designed to communicate the consumption of raw materials, components, or packaging during manufacturing processes. It is typically used by contract manufacturers (CMOs), third-party logistics providers (3PLs), or internal production sites to report material usage to brand owners or upstream supply chain partners.
With TraceLink’s Opus Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ architecture, the EDI ANSI X12 947 – Materials Consumed transaction enables real-time visibility into material consumption, supports accurate inventory reconciliation, and ensures traceability in highly regulated supply chains—without the complexity of managing multiple point-to-point integrations.
Key Use Cases
- Report raw material and component usage during production at CMOs or internal manufacturing sites.
- Reconcile inventory balances by subtracting consumed quantities from stock.
- Enable real-time visibility into material depletion for supply planning and replenishment.
- Support serialization and lot tracking for traceable product components.
- Comply with regulatory requirements for material accountability in pharmaceutical and other regulated industries.
- Facilitate production cost tracking and batch-level material reconciliation.
Data Elements Included
An EDI ANSI X12 947 – Materials Consumed transaction includes:
- Transaction Set Purpose Code: Indicates the reason for the inventory adjustment (e.g., usage, consumption).
- Material Identifiers: GTIN, SKU, NDC, or internal codes for raw materials or components.
- Quantity Consumed: The amount of material used during production.
- Lot/Batch Numbers or Serial Numbers: For traceability of consumed materials.
- Production Order or Work Order Reference: Links consumption to a specific manufacturing batch or job.
- Inventory Location: Identifies the site or facility where the material was consumed.
- Date/Time of Consumption: When the material usage occurred.
- Reference Numbers: Related to purchase orders, shipments, or production events.
Benefits of EDI ANSI X12 947 – Materials Consumed
- Provides real-time visibility into raw material and component usage.
- Improves inventory accuracy and replenishment planning.
- Enables traceability of materials at the batch or serialized level.
- Reduces manual reporting and reconciliation between partners.
- Supports regulatory compliance for material accountability in GMP environments.
- Enhances collaboration between brand owners and CMOs through automated data exchange.
- Scales easily across global partners with B2N Integrate-Once™, eliminating the need for custom point-to-point connections.
How TraceLink Supports EDI ANSI X12 947 – Materials Consumed
TraceLink’s OPUS Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ architecture deliver a scalable, secure, and compliant solution for material consumption reporting:
- Real-time integration with MES, ERP, and inventory systems at internal or external manufacturing sites.
- Automated validation rules to ensure data accuracy and alignment with production orders.
- Secure, traceable data exchange for serialized and lot-controlled materials.
- Material consumption dashboards to monitor usage trends, batch-level reconciliation, and supply planning.
- Global partner connectivity through B2N Integrate-Once™, allowing you to connect once to the TraceLink network and reach all your partners—no custom integrations required.
Explore More EDI ANSI X12 Capabilities
- EDI ANSI X12 850 – Purchase Orders: Automate order placement and reduce procurement errors.
- EDI ANSI X12 856 – Advance Ship Notice: Provide shipment details and packaging structure ahead of delivery.
- EDI ANSI X12 947 – Inventory Adjustment: Communicate inventory changes due to receipts, issues, or cycle counts.
- EDI ANSI X12 830 – Forecast Planning Schedule Response: Share long-term demand forecasts to improve supplier planning and supply continuity.
- EDI ANSI X12 947 – Materials Issued: Notify issuance of materials from inventory to production for tracking and planning.
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