Logistics optimization through advanced shipping notices via EDI
Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN) inform customers in advance about upcoming deliveries from suppliers.
They enable the sender to precisely describe the contents of a consignment as well as additional details such as items and packaging.
On the recipient's side, warehouse workers therefore know exactly which deliveries are arriving and when, and can prepare accordingly. ASNs also make it easier for warehouse workers to compare the details of a shipment with the corresponding purchase order or the previously created goods receipt order.
FlexxLink for Dynamics 365 enables the receipt of shipping notification messages in DESADV format and prepares data structures and warehouse management processes in Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM for goods receipt.
Creation of license plates based on the shipping notification
With the receipt of shipping notification information, license plates can already be created in Dynamics 365 Finance SCM.
The use of license plates has numerous advantages, including
- More efficient storage processes
- Increased degree of automation in logistics
- Optimization of storage capacities
When license plate information is received, it is created by FlexxLink in Dynamics 365 Finance SCM and the associated order lines are registered accordingly.
Prepare packaging structures for goods receipt
In addition to the creation of license plates, Dynamics 365 Finance SCM also allows the creation of packaging structures.
The creation of hierarchical structures consisting of pallets, boxes and individual packaging allows the logistics team to optimize incoming goods and make them more efficient.
Packaging structures can be created manually, but also by FlexxLink on the basis of the information from the electronically received ASN and in relation to the license plate.
Receipt of goods based on the packaging structure
The preparatory activities within Dynamics 365 Finance SCM (creation of license plates, registration of order lines and creation of the packaging structure) enable maximum efficiency during actual goods receipt.
The use of handhelds and system-based preparation based on the shipping notification means that incoming goods can be processed smoothly and made available quickly for subsequent processes.
The processing of Advanced Shipping Notices using FlexxLink thus ensures that EDI messages are received securely and that the high degree of automation in data processing ensures efficient follow-up processes.
Possibilities with FlexxLink
Process sales orders with EDI
Accelerate and optimize order-to-cash processes with EDI
Connecting an external warehouse system
Connect external warehouse systems with Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM
Process purchase orders with EDI
Digitize and automate procurement processes with EDI