> One of our clients (a manufacturer) is requesting a "packing confirmation" > file to be sent to them after the boxing procedure is > completed in our warehouse for a given shipment to any of their retailers. > > That can happen several days before the shipment is actually "closed" and the > 945 (shipment confirmation) goes out to them. > > Is there any VICS codified EDI transaction for this? > NOT the 856.
I don't know why NOT the '856'... that's what it's there for. BUT... I found this at http://www.vics.org: "204 Shipment Tender A shipment tender is generated from the shipper to the carrier, consignee or a third party to let him know there is a shipment available for pickup. This is typically done when shipping with a truckload carrier (TL), where the shipment can be scheduled in advance, as opposed to a less than truckload (LTL) shipment. the document can also be used as a pickup notification, identifying the shipment details and dates for pick up. Most frequently the document is used as a Bill of Lading. the electronic format of this document is accepted by the interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) as a legal document, providing a paper representation can be generated , if necessary." Maybe that could be a "packing confirmation." FWIW, here's the VICS definition for the 856... "856 Shipping Manifest The Ship Notice/Manifest (856) combines order and shipment information in one electronic document sent from the supplier to the buyer. Once executed, updated information can then be communicated to inbound carriers, internal receiving departments, inventory control and outbound carriers. The key to success of the Ship Notice/Manifest (856) is "advanced" notice. Such information as bill of lading, carton markings and contents, and carrier identification helps to speed the flow of merchandise through the pipeline. This information is used for receiving and inventory control purposes. (VICS EDI Architectural Guide)" I guess maybe you don't want that because in practice it triggers lots of other stuff? The "purpose" of this "packing confirmation" might be a good piece of info to provide us..... Michael C. Mattias Tal Systems Inc. Racine WI [email protected] ------------------------------------ ... Please use the following Message Identifiers as your subject prefix: <SALES>, <JOBS>, <LIST>, <TECH>, <MISC>, <EVENT>, <OFF-TOPIC> Job postings are welcome, but for job postings or requests for work: <JOBS> IS REQUIRED in the subject line as a prefix.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
