The 856 EDI Transaction Set: A Usage Guide One of the tools that facilitates efficient communication between trading partners is the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system. Among the numerous EDI transaction sets, the 856 transaction (Advance Ship Notice (ASN)) set plays a critical role. It ensures the smooth exchange of shipment details from suppliers to … Read More →
Hierarchical structure examples: Pick and Pack Following is an example of Pick and Pack EDI 856 transaction hierarchical structure. Each box in the diagram represents a detail loop (one HL segment followed by data segments) in a Ship Notice/Manifest transaction set. In this example, the shipment contains 2 orders. The first order has 3 cartons. The first carton contains … Read More →