How 856 Works
EDI 856 Ship Notice/ Manifest
The 856 Ship Notice/ Manifest is used by the supplier to indicate to the buyer the contents of the shipment it is associated with. Specific details, such as order information, physical characteristics, product descriptions, and carrier information will be represented in the document. The 856 Ship Notice/ Manifest will also contain marking, packaging information, and configuration of goods in the transportation equipment.
What makes up the EDI 856?
Elements could include order information, product descriptions, carrier information, and packaging information identical to a paper shipping manifest.
How EDI 856 is used?
The 856 Advance Ship Notice/Manifest is most often sent when the shipment is first en route to the destination.
Benefits of EDI 856
- Provides visibility on when an order has been shipped and what products are on the shipment
- Increased accuracy of shipments
- Allows cross-referencing for purchase orders against shipments
- Increases the speed of order fulfillment
