Inventory Advice/Update
The 846 Inventory Advice is how you share real-time inventory levels with retail partners on a schedule to prevent overselling. Fulfil automatically sends 846 updates (daily or weekly) so retailers know exactly what's in stock before placing orders—reducing cancellations and backorders.
Request a DemoWhat's included in an 846
The 846 provides detailed inventory availability for each SKU
Inventory Levels
- SKU-level stock quantities
- Available to promise (ATP) quantities
- Inventory update date and time
- Unit of measure for quantities
Location Details
- Warehouse location identifiers
- Multi-location stock breakdown
- Product identifiers (SKU, UPC, GTIN)
- Expected restock dates (optional)
How 846 works in Fulfil
Fulfil automatically sends 846 inventory updates on your schedule
Configure schedule
Set up when and how often you want to send inventory updates to each retail partner—daily at midnight, weekly on Mondays, or whenever inventory changes significantly.
Fulfil generates 846
At the scheduled time, Fulfil pulls current inventory levels for all SKUs the retailer carries and creates an 846 inventory snapshot.
Inventory sent via EDI
The 846 automatically goes to the retailer via EDI, updating their systems with your current stock levels.
Prevent overselling
The retailer knows your current stock before placing orders. They won't order 500 units if you only have 200, preventing cancellations and disappointed customers.
Why 846 matters for your business
Prevents retailers ordering out-of-stock items
The 846 gives retailers real-time visibility into your inventory before they place orders. They can see you're low on SKU 12345 and won't order more than you can fulfill—preventing overselling and the resulting cancellations.
Reduces cancellations and backorders
Without inventory visibility, retailers place orders blindly and you must cancel or backorder items you don't have. The 846 eliminates this problem—retailers only order what you actually have in stock.
Professional inventory visibility
Major retailers expect their vendors to provide automated inventory feeds. The 846 shows you're a professional partner who can support their systems with accurate, timely stock information.
Better demand planning for retailers
Retailers use 846 data to plan their buying and merchandising. If they see you consistently have good stock levels, they'll feature your products more prominently. If you're frequently out of stock, they'll reduce orders or look elsewhere.
Related EDI documents
The 846 Inventory Update works with other EDI documents