ASN
Logistics
ASN (Advance Shipping Notice)
Advance Shipping Notice
Electronic or written message sent before delivery describing shipment contents, quantities and expected arrival.
Examples
- 01The supplier sends an ASN when the truck leaves, listing 22 pallets, part numbers, quantities and the expected arrival time.
- 02Goods receipt compares each delivery with the ASN, and the logistics review tracks how often they do not match.
- 03With reliable ASNs, the receiving team plans dock slots in advance and unloading time per truck drops from 50 to 30 minutes.