Orchestration Integration & Transactions ## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/) 2. [Orchestration Integration & Transactions](/orchestration-integration-transactions) # EDI EDIFACT DESADV – Advance Ship Notice ![banner-image](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/For%20Internal%205.png) #### Table of contents ### Overview The EDI EDIFACT DESADV (Dispatch Advice) is the EDIFACT-standard electronic message used to communicate detailed shipment information in advance of delivery. Functioning as an Advance Ship Notice (ASN), it is sent by the supplier to notify the customer about the contents, packaging structure, transport details, and expected arrival of a shipment. Through TraceLink’s OPUS Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ architecture, the EDI EDIFACT DESADV empowers international trading partners with real-time visibility and seamless data exchange. This enables automated receiving processes, improved inventory accuracy, and a significant reduction in supply chain disruptions ensuring that global logistics operations remain efficient, compliant, and connected. ### Key Use Cases - Notify customers and logistics partners of an upcoming international or domestic shipment. - Provide structured shipment content and packaging hierarchy. - Automate goods receipt processes in ERP and WMS systems. - Support customs documentation and regulatory compliance. - Enable accurate three-way matching (Order, Dispatch Advice, Invoice). ### Data Elements Included An EDI EDIFACT DESADV Advance Ship Notice typically includes: - Message Reference & Date: Unique dispatch advice ID and creation timestamp. - Purchase Order Reference: Links the dispatch to the corresponding order. - Transport Information: Carrier, transport mode, tracking number, and estimated arrival. - Packaging Structure: Hierarchical data showing pallets, cartons, and items. - Product Details: Item codes (GTIN, SKU), batch/lot numbers, quantities, and descriptions. - Shipping & Receiving Locations: Ship-from and ship-to addresses with global identifiers. ### Benefits of EDI EDIFACT DESADV - Enables global shipment visibility across trading partners and logistics providers. - Streamlines warehouse operations by automating pre-receipt processes. - Reduces manual data entry and minimizes receiving errors through structured dispatch data. - Improves inventory accuracy and enhances supply chain planning. - Ensures compliance with European Union and international shipping and logistics standards. ### How TraceLink Supports EDI EDIFACT DESADV TraceLink’s OPUS Platform and global network ensure robust and compliant DESADV processing: - Multi-format support for EDIFACT, ANSI X12, and hybrid EDI environments. - End-to-end integration with ERP, WMS, and 3PL systems across geographies. - Real-time validation to detect and resolve shipment notification errors before they impact operations. - Advanced packaging hierarchy support for serialized and aggregated shipments. - Secure and compliant data exchange with full audit trails. ### Explore More EDI EDIFACT Capabilities - [**EDI EDIFACT ORDERS – Purchase Orders**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/transform-your-supply-chain-seamless-edi-integration/edi-edifact-orders-purchase-order): Automate procurement and reduce ordering errors with electronic POs. - [**EDI EDIFACT INVOIC – Invoices**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/transform-your-supply-chain-seamless-edi-integration/edi-edifact-invoic-invoice): Improve billing accuracy and speed with electronic invoice transmission. - [**EDI EDIFACT INVRPT – Inventory Balance Report**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/transform-your-supply-chain-seamless-edi-integration/edi-edifact-invrpt-inventory-balance-report): Communicate current inventory levels between trading partners. 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