Advance Ship Notice (ASN)
The 856 Advance Ship Notice is an automated shipping notification with tracking and detailed packing information sent when orders ship. When you ship an order in Fulfil, the system automatically sends an 856 to the retailer with everything they need to receive the shipment efficiently.
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The 856 ASN provides complete shipment details for efficient receiving
Shipment Information
- Tracking numbers and carrier details
- Ship date and expected delivery
- SSCC labels for pallet/carton tracking
- Weights and dimensions per box
Packing Details
- Carton contents (which items in each box)
- Quantities shipped per item
- Box-level packing hierarchy
- PO number and line item references
How 856 works in Fulfil
Fulfil automatically generates and sends 856 ASNs when orders ship
You ship the order
When you complete fulfillment and ship an order in Fulfil, the system captures all shipping details: tracking numbers, carrier, box contents, and weights.
Fulfil generates 856
The 856 ASN is automatically created with detailed packing information including which items are in which cartons, SSCC labels, and complete shipment data.
ASN sent to retailer
The 856 automatically goes to the retailer via EDI, giving their receiving team everything they need before the shipment arrives.
Faster receiving
The retailer's warehouse knows exactly what's coming, which boxes contain what items, and can pre-plan receiving—shipments get processed faster.
Why 856 matters for your business
Helps retailers receive shipments faster
The 856 tells the retailer's warehouse exactly what's in each box before it arrives. This means receiving teams can prepare, process shipments faster, and get your products on shelves or online sooner—reducing time to sale.
Required by most major retailers
Target, Walmart, and other major retailers require 856 ASNs. Without them, your shipments may be rejected at the dock or you'll face chargeback fees. Fulfil ensures you meet these requirements automatically.
Reduces receiving delays
Without an ASN, retailers must manually process each box at receiving—opening them, counting contents, matching to POs. The 856 eliminates this work, so your shipments get processed in hours instead of days.
Prevents chargebacks
Late or missing ASNs result in chargeback fees from retailers. Fulfil sends the 856 automatically when you ship, ensuring you meet compliance deadlines and avoid costly penalties.
Related EDI documents
The 856 ASN works with other EDI documents in the order lifecycle